New stamp duty measures for first-home buyers Stamp duty (land transfer duty) for first-home buyers purchasing a home with a dutiable value of not more than $600,000 has been abolished for contracts entered…
Contributing Extra to Super
Making voluntary super contributions is a great way to boost your retirement nest egg. When you salary sacrifice into super you may also be able to reduce the amount of tax you…
Factors To Consider Before Making Your First Investment
The decision to invest is only made for two reasons. First, you want to grow more money with your funds through interest, income or the appreciation of value as compared to leaving…
Your Options in Aged Care Explained
With multiple avenues to explore, thinking about aged care earlier rather than later could provide you or your loved one with greater flexibility. It’s possible that in the future you, or someone…
The Australian housing market – what are the key issues?
The cooling in the Sydney and Melbourne property markets evident in late 2015 in response to macro prudential tightening deployed by APRA has proved ephemeral. Price gains have reaccelerated and auction clearance…