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Smart refinancing strategies for your client’s advice
We have reproduced an opinion piece on Smart Refinancing Strategies that was published in the Independent Financial Adviser on 14th January 2019. Smart refinancing strategies…
Assessing Labor’s negative gearing and CGT proposals
With Labor’s proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes potentially having far-reaching impacts on clients, small businesses and the economy, we were asked to…
How to negotiate in a softer housing market
How to negotiate in a softer housing market Seller expectations remain high and buyers want low prices in a softening market. After years of rapidly…
QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021- Summary
QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021 – Summary The re-emergence of first home buyers is continuing at pace thanks to softer property prices in some major…
GFC 10 Years On: Time and Patience
GFC 10 Years On: Time and Patience Jim Parker, Vice President DFA Australia Limited | Outside the Flags, October 2018 In Leo Tolstoy’s great novel…
Changes for property investors
Changes for property investors In a highly regulated environment, property investment growth can be slower. We take a look at some of the changes to…
Extending credit advice to planners
With the recent productivity commission’s recommendation that “ASIC should assess the feasibility of financial advisers providing advice on home loans and other credit products via…
Purchasing a property in a SMSF
Purchasing a residential or commercial property in a SMSF – Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement Background Prior to 2007, superannuation funds could not borrow money to purchase …
Towards 2019: what next for the housing market?
Towards 2019: what next for the housing market? The Australian residential housing market has been highly variable this year, and we’ve seen some highlights as…
Refinancing could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility
Refinancing your mortgage could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility What is refinancing? Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan…
10 tips for choosing an investment property
10 tips for choosing an investment property If you’re thinking of buying an investment property here are 10 key considerations before making the move, to…
Buying property with other people: Mine, yours or ours?
Tenants in common vs joint tenants When people buy property together, particularly if it’s with a partner or spouse, they often register the title in…
Advisers ‘more important’ amidst leadership spill
We assist the clients of a number of financial advisor practices and were asked by the Independent Financial Adviser for our view on the value of…
