2025 Federal Budget

2025 Budget

Tonight, the Albanese government released its federal budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Assuming the government is re-elected before the end of May 2025, here’s my clear and concise breakdown of the key announcements: Income tax cuts From 1 July 2026, the income tax rate on earnings between $18,201 and $45,000 will reduce by 1%, …

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Hotspotting versus buy-and-hold: Which strategy is better?  

Hotspotting

Since the start of 2020, property prices in relatively affordable regional markets have risen strongly compared to capital cities, partly driven by Covid lockdowns and higher interest rates.  I have come across numerous posts from buyer’s agents on social media showcasing the strong short-term gains their clients have made. For example, “Bought this property four …

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Is property development an effective way to build wealth?  

property development

There are generally three ways to make money: through passive investing, starting, and building a business, and speculation. This blog primarily focuses on pure investing, which in simple terms, involves investing capital to achieve high returns with the least amount of risk.  It’s crucial to distinguish between these approaches because they can sometimes overlap, complicating …

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How advisors boost share portfolio returns 

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I recently met with a new client that I had previously met 10 years ago. Back then, he opted to work with an advisor in his home state rather than engaging us, since he did not live in Victoria. In the end, he never found an advisor and decided to manage his investments himself.  Fast …

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Asset rich but cash flow poor? Coinvesting in property with your super could be the solution 

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Choosing a super fund? Read this first. Most people pick a super fund based on last year’s return. That is the wrong way to decide. Our free annual report explains the four factors that actually matter and helps you work out the right structure for your balance. Download Here In last week’s blog, I compared …

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Are the benefits of investing in property with your super overstated?  

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Is your super fund actually the best one for you? The fund that topped last year’s table is not necessarily the right one for your circumstances. Download our free guide to choosing the best super fund in Australia, built around structure first, investment strategy second. Download Here In recent years, borrowing by SMSFs has increased …

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