Equiti Blog

Yes, there is some good news out there. It isn’t making the headlines, but it is out there nevertheless.

Here are seven positive points to help you make it through your real estate day.

1. The vacancy rate is tight.  In most capitals and major regional markets it remains under 3% and is much lower in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Canberra and central Queensland. Rents growth is starting to accelerate, and we know of numerous examples where more than 30 rental submissions are being received for vacant rental dwellings across Brisbane. (more…)

Former federal opposition leader John Hewson believes the government needs help creating its superannuation reforms, and has welcomed Labor’s decision to conduct a superannuation roundtable in 2012. (more…)

The rise and rise of superannuation has prompted wealth management group Equiti Private Wealth (EPW) to hire two senior planners to accommodate growth in their client base.

EPW manager Rod Humphreys said the company was witnessing growth, particularly in new clients looking for advice on their superannuation. “We have developed a very affordable SMSF solution that gives our clients greater control of their financial future – this is leading to a significant increase in client demand and our funds under advice,” he said. (more…)

Investment and super platform HUB24 has secured four new clients, bringing in over half a billion dollars in funds under management for the Investorfirst owned subsidiary.

Advisers at DFS Solutions, Equiti Private Wealth, Oxbrey Financial Group and Mandalay Wealth Management will now use the HUB24 platform. (more…)

Former federal opposition leader John Hewson believes the government needs help creating its superannuation reforms, and has welcomed Labor’s decision to conduct a superannuation roundtable in 2012.

The roundtable will play host to representatives from the superannuation industry – from small business and community members to industry experts and academics. They’ll gather to discuss ideas raised at the tax forum held in October last year, where the focus was on providing consumers with more options in retirement and improving certain superannuation concessions. (more…)

By taking a few simple steps, super fund members can both boost their retirement savings and legally minimise tax on their super – for themselves and their beneficiaries.

This is underlined in a recent feature article –2012 Checklist: 10 Super Tips for a Financially Healthy Retirement – written by superannuation journalist and author Trish Power and published in her online newsletter SuperGuide (more…)

If you weren’t chasing kids around over the festive season, or doing your best to avoid more food, then perhaps you were relaxing and ticking off your list some of those articles and books that you’ve avoided during the year. I have plenty of kids and I did my fair share of chasing, but late at night I did manage to fit in some light reading.

During my light reading, I was faced with a greater realisation that there is currently a global hunt for investment returns that come with a lower level of risk and everyone has an opinion on where you should be placing your money, just ask them. (more…)

Have you ever wondered why some people make big profits from their property investments while others have mediocre results or, worse, have nothing but problems and headaches?

We have all had the experience at a BBQ or party of meeting one of those annoying people who always seem to find the best property developments for their investment purchases or gain the best investment results. (more…)

One of the reasons why so many Australians are restricted in their ability to achieve their financial goals and dreams is because many are simply ‘drowning’ in debt. When you are deep in debt, you hinder your ability to build wealth before you’ve even had the chance to begin. That is why a tailored wealth management plan should begin with an effective debt (more…)

From Monday the 1 of August 2011, the QLD Government will introduce a new Building Boost Grant which will provide $10,000 for home buyers and investors including companies and trustees entering into a contract to purchase a new home between 1 August 2011 and 31 January 2012. (more…)