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Tree change or sea change on the horizon? Australians are leaving capital cities in droves in a phenomenon being referred to as ‘The Great Relocation’. However, there’s a lot to consider beyond the obvious appeal of waking up to the laughter of kookaburras or enjoying a long walk on the beach. Read more
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SMSFs and property: What are the rules? With the property market hitting all-time highs in 2021, interest in investing in direct property through your SMSF has never been higher.

In the September 2021 quarter, Australia’s SMSFs had almost $88 billion invested in non-residential real property, with another $47 billion in residential real property.

But before you add property investments to your SMSF, there are rules you need to be aware of. Read more
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Tax deductions for your home-based business Using your home as the base for your business is increasingly popular, particularly due to COVID-19, with many of Australia’s 2.1 million enterprises with four or less employees now based at home. Read more
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Investing on facts not FOMO Prices for property, cryptocurrencies and shares have all hit records recently. While great news for investors, there’s always a risk that some people will jump into the market because they are afraid of missing out on easy money. Read more
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2021 Year in Review Two steps forward, one step back
For the second year running, the pandemic was the focus for policy makers, markets, businesses, and individuals alike. Read more