Over recent weeks, we have highlighted that there are two main international macro events that will need to be closely monitored over the coming months. Each could impact the performance of investment markets in 2019. Show More
negative gearing
Yes, yes, we’re all sick of talking about politics so we’ll be short and focus on four key considerations that could impact your investments if the bookies are correct and Labor win the next election. Show More
We recently co-authored a detailed report with independent analysts RiskWise Property Research, following in-depth investigation, modelling and data analysis, assessing Labor’s proposed reforms to negative gearing and the capital gains (CGT) tax discount. Show More
Ahead of what is likely to be a controversial budget, anticipation is further stimulated by the plethora of policy suggestions and thought bubbles that have been leaked by the Treasury Department. The task set for the Government and Treasurer encapsulates a range of serious problems far greater than simply balancing... Show More
To say that Australia's extended property bubble has resulted from merely supply and demand pressures is overly simplistic. Poor infrastructure and property price growth that dramatically exceed wage growth all contribute to the insurmountable pressure for future generations to afford property in this country. Is this really sustainable or are... Show More
The 2016-17 Budget will be released tomorrow and it is expected there will be an adjustment to the “thin capitalisation” rules that govern international companies operating in Australia. To understand the concept and the reasoning behind the Government’s concern with thin capitalisation, we read the explanation from the ATO's website.... Show More
Sunset Strip | Aussie market took a breather with weak China and housing data despite positive global lead. BOJ delivered a surprise stimulus kicker for global markets and tried to keep Japan on the recovery path. Domestic economy is stuck in low growth while policy offering from all sides of... Show More
Sunset Strip | Summary: Aussie market had a solid broad based positive day following the global sentiment. House prices keep running higher with investors pushing it up. The only real solution is for the government to limit negative gearing on newly built dwellings from a certain date and take the... Show More
Sunset Strip | Aussie market was resilient and remained flat despite negative sentiment from US after events in Canada. Despite breaking a 7 day positive run, we were encouraged by the Aussie yield stocks holding up the index despite house price worries and miners facing selling pressure. The main buffer... Show More