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Bulk of SMEs preparing for growth over next 12 months: research

May 26, 2022

Small businesses around the nation are once again confident about their future and ready to start driving toward their next phase of growth, according to new research.

ATO hit list: rental property income and capital gains

May 26, 2022

Property investors beware: the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed the four key areas it will be targeting this tax year, and rental property income/deductions and capital gains are high on the hit list.

The two major parties’ first home buyer policies explained

May 19, 2022

Housing affordability is one of the key battlegrounds ahead of the federal election this Saturday. So what is each of the two major parties proposing to help first home buyers crack the market? Let’s take a look.

EOFY alert! Financial year-end is fast approaching

May 12, 2022

Small business owners wanting to buy a vehicle, asset or important piece of equipment and immediately write off the cost have just over a month to act this financial year.

Ready for lift-off: how to prepare a buffer for more rate rises

May 12, 2022

Rate rises are a bit like taking off in a plane. Sure, it's a bit nervy, but so long as you’ve run through your pre-flight check, have a well-serviced aircraft, built-in some contingencies (a buffer!), and have a handy co-pilot (us!), you should reach your destination no worries.

RBA increases cash rate to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns

May 3, 2022

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns and has signalled more cash rate increases will likely follow.

SMEs invest in machinery, IT and energy-efficient assets for growth

April 28, 2022

Australian small businesses are investing in their recovery through a surge in machinery purchases, IT and office technologies, and sustainable business assets, according to Commonwealth Bank (CBA) data.

Brace yourselves: a May rate hike might be coming next week

April 28, 2022

The chances of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting the official cash rate on Tuesday just increased dramatically after figures showed the cost of living jumped 5.1% over the past year - the highest annual increase in more than 20 years.

Attention first home buyers! Price caps increase for 5% deposit scheme

April 21, 2022

First home buyers with a deposit of just 5% will soon have more purchasing power thanks to an increase in property price caps for the highly popular Home Guarantee Scheme.

How to avoid becoming a victim of underquoting

April 14, 2022

It’s the hope that kills you. Just ask Carlton fans, NSW Blues supporters, Wallabies sufferers, and hopeful homebuyers who have fallen victim to underquoting. Obviously, you can’t change your footy team, but you can follow these tips to avoid the sketchy real estate practice.