Australian home prices getting hit by rate hikes and tax hikes – is the super cycle boom from the mid -1990s over at last?

Key points National average home prices were flat in May according to Cotality, the weakest since January last year. Prices fell further in Sydney and Melbourne, and the boom time cities of Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are seeing growth slow. The housing shortage and expanded 5% deposit scheme are being offset by rate hikes, low … Read more

Get prepared for June 30

Tax time is just around the corner, so now is the time to get ahead and find out what strategies may be available to you before 30 June. Time for a portfolio review A good first step is to review your investment strategy. With recent market volatility, things may have shifted and your risk tolerance … Read more

Magnificent Seven: More diverse than they may appear

The Magnificent Seven are more diverse businesses than their shared label suggests The “Magnificent Seven.” It’s an understandable, memorable, and concise term, but its simplicity masks important distinctions. With the backdrop of strong U.S. stock market performance attributed to a handful of technology companies, the group’s run has fuelled questions about market concentration. When we … Read more