Labor is going into the election promising to tax capital gains more heavily. Depending on who you listen to, it’ll either hit the very highest of earners, or middle earners – people such as teachers and nurses. The same critics have claimed different things at different times. The truth is even stranger. In part because…
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Here’s a list of lists about what happened in 2018 and what’s likely to occur in 2019. In a recent Oliver’s Insight, Shane Oliver — Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP Capital explains that despite continued volatility, 2019 is likely to be better for diversified investors than 2018 was. He also says…
Have you finally found the perfect pad but have no idea how to take the next step? Don’t worry, like many buyers out there, you’re not alone! Whether it’s a four-day cooling off period, no cooling off period, making a verbal offer or using a contract to put an offer in writing, the offer and…
In Australia, there are reports that up to half a million of existing jobs could be taken over by robotics or machines run by artificial intelligence. So with smarter computers taking on more of the work… writes By David Tuffley, Griffith University In Australia, there are reports that up to half a million of existing…
Whether your planning to renovate your own home, an investment property to hold for the long term or its a property to flip for a profit, the fundamentals don’t really change. The end goal is usually always to maximise the value and to increase the rental returns of the property. 1, Avoid over-capitalising Start with…
In a recent Oliver’s Insight, Shane Oliver — Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP Capital — explains why Australian growth has slowed again and the housing cycle downturn will likely see growth constrained to around 2.5-3%. He explains that as a result, the RBA is likely to cut rates in 2019 and the…
Behind every place name is a story, a new book catalogues the adventures, mistakes and history behind Australia’s weirdest, from Bungle Bungle to Spanker Knob, writes… Joshua Nash, University of New England Why is it that despite how much and how often we use toponyms (place names) linguists, geographers, cartographers, and historians know so little…
With the year nearly over, thinking about next year’s tax may be the last thing you want to do. However, mid-year tax planning is essential, according to advice issued today by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). “Taxes are not just an annual event,” said Michael Croker, CA ANZ Australian Tax Leader. “Some…
When it comes to selling property, everyone wants the best price for the lowest possible expense. But how open to negotiation is your real estate agent likely to be? In this article a group of experts reveal the pros and cons of haggling on costs and strategies to do it well. Picture this – you…
More Aussies want to retire than ever, but have less to retire with. The number of people intending to retire in the next 12 months is estimated at 426,000, a 30% increase on the level seen in 2008 when it was 328,000. Men currently represent 220,000 intending retirees and women 206,000. Negative factors like the…
