When the Federal Government introduced the Frige Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) in July 2022 it couldn’t have foreseen the surge in demand for EVs we’ve been seeing with higher fuel prices due to the war in Iran. If the cost of fuel has you considering an electric vehicle as your next […]
Less rush, more strategy – clarity in a cooling market
Australians have a complex relationship with property – many value it highly, seeing it as a cornerstone of financial security, but many also feel the pressure from affordability and market uncertainty. With all of these mixed feelings, a changing property market can feel daunting, whatever your situation – but it doesn’t have to. In fact, […]
May 2026 Budget
As was widely leaked, last night’s Federal Budget is set to make significant changes to how investors are taxed. The government has taken aim at investors by taking away the tax benefits of both negative gearing and capital gains tax, both of which have traditionally played a big role in how Australians build wealth. From […]
Beware the costs of a (not so) ‘free’ Will
I stumbled across an interesting article in the Sydney Morning Herald recently.[1] The article recounts the case of the late Margaret Greaves, who had her Will prepared ‘for free’ by the NSW Trustee and Guardian. Her Will was relatively straight forward and she bequeathed all assets to her son, Tony. When Margaret died in December […]
Beyond the bowser: the cost of rising fuel
Like many countries around the world, Australia’s been feeling the economic impact of sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the war in Iran, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt international oil supplies with no clear end in sight. For many households, this means fuel costs are taking a noticeably […]