Posts
All the articles I've posted.
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Superannuation Guarantee Rate Increase to 12% From July 2025: Employer Obligations
The legislated rise of the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate to 12% on 1 July 2025 marks the final step in a phased increase that began on 1 July 2014, when…
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Choosing a Bank for an Australian Home Loan: Big 4, Mortgage Manager, Online
Comprehensive guide to choosing a home loan provider in Australia. Compare Big 4 banks, non-bank lenders, mortgage brokers, and online platforms.
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Land Tax for Foreign Property Owners: NSW, VIC, QLD Surcharges
Guide to foreign land tax surcharges in NSW, VIC, and QLD. Rates, thresholds, exemptions, and strategic considerations for overseas investors.
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Lodging a Rental Bond Online With the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority in Victoria
Since 29 March 2021, all residential rental bond lodgements in Victoria must be submitted electronically through the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RT…
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Skilled Work Regional 491 Visa Pathway to Permanent Residence via Subclass 191
The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa has become the primary regional migration tool since its introduction on 16 November 2019, replacin…
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Sydney vs Melbourne Property Markets 2026: Yields, Growth, Liveability
Comparative analysis of Sydney and Melbourne property markets in 2026. Price growth, rental yields, affordability, and investor suitability.
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NDIS Access Requirements for Permanent Residents With Disability
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has undergone a series of legislative and operational reforms culminating in the *National Disability Insuran…
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Strata Fees Explained: What's Covered, What's Extra, What to Watch
Complete guide to strata fees for apartment owners. Understand administrative levies, reserve funds, special levies, and how to negotiate better fees.
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Rentvesting Strategy in Australia: When It Works and When It Doesn't
In-depth analysis of rentvesting (renting where you live, investing elsewhere). Costs, tax implications, property selection, and risk scenarios.
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Fair Work National Minimum Wage Increase Effective 1 July 2025
The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review 2024–25 decision, handed down on 2 June 2025, sets new pay rates that take legal effect from the first full pay…
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Opening a Commonwealth Bank Migrant Account Before Arrival Without an Australian Address
In the 2023–24 migration program year, the Australian Government delivered 190,000 permanent places while net overseas migration reached 518,000 in the year…
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Investment Property Tax Deductions: Negative Gearing, Depreciation, CGT
Complete guide to investment property tax deductions in Australia. Negative gearing, depreciation schedules, capital gains tax, and withholding tax explained.