The Government has announced grants of $25,000 to encourage people to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. The HomeBuilder scheme targets the residential construction market by providing tax-free grants of $25,000…
The global health crisis has impacted economies around the world. In response to this, our Federal and State Governments has announced stimulus measures to assist individuals, families and businesses throughout the crisis. Major banks and…
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to dominate headlines, investors are forced to grapple with a new normal amid social distancing and self-quarantine recommendations. We know this is an extremely difficult time for many clients and…
The Reserve Bank of Australia reduced interest rates again to historic lows earlier this month. Economist, Emmanuel Calligeris explores the real impact on the Australian economy and investing in a low return environment. Australia and…
You have probably heard people talk about good debt and bad debt. However, it’s easy to forget the difference when cash is tight, or your consumer desires get the better of you! So, here is…
In business, you can waste significant amounts of time and money chasing overdue invoices. Not only does it hurt your cash flow, but it also increases stress levels and weighs on your wallet. Cloud-based accounting…
Most banks offer up to 30 years to pay off a home loan, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pay off your loan sooner. We spoke with PPT Capital Lending Consultant Ben McDonald who offered…
The concern around interest only loans has been well publicised recently, with many economists concerned that tougher lending standards will place a proportion of investors under financial stress when interest only periods for individual borrowers…
Australian shares have been fickle. Market confidence has drifted lower since August as investors ponder the unknowns around the US election and likely interest rate movements. There is still no definitive sign of a breakout…
Despite central banks staying the course with accommodative policies, many asset classes, both at home and overseas, encountered some turbulence over the past month, principally because markets started to confront the reality rather than the distant prospect of…
