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We all know there is an acute rental housing shortage. It is getting worse, not better. One of the most fundamental responsibilities of a government is to be able to ensure that the essentials of life are available to those that they are elected to look after. Housing is one of those most basic needs. […]

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Hopes that we had seen the peak of inflation in March were dashed again as Australia’s inflation rate reaches 6.1% – the fastest annual increase in 21 years. This latest data will inevitably lead to further interest rate rises in the coming months.  Share markets around the world are reacting to the rising inflation numbers […]

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For all the wisdom of decades of investing, not much has changed in financial markets. Boom and bust cycles still exist and with the prospect of substantial gains, there is always motivation to engage in speculation. What is constant however across all investment cycles is the behaviour of investors. We are currently experiencing a great […]

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I have read countless books on investing, met an enormous number of financial experts and fund managers, and made pretty much every investing mistake possible! If I could distil my learnings into one statement, it would be this: the short term is unknowable, but the long term is inevitable. Let me share my three all-time favourite […]

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Four major issues are influencing markets at the moment: Rising rates and the withdrawal of liquidity The disruptive effect of the Omicron wave The potential for conflict between Russia and Ukraine Chinese policy easing Of these, only the fourth is positive. As a result we have seen equities weaken in the year to date. At […]

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Australia’s economic recovery is expected to be driven by a 7.3% boost in household spending in 2021 as an embattled population loosens the purse strings and gets back to business as usual. While the pandemic is still a persistent threat, it is giving way to a return to more normal living conditions, and both job […]

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The following explanation of the tax system has been popular for many years. “I’ve been waiting a long time for a chance to use this. The numbers may not be exactly right, but the idea is. The unarguable bottom line is that everyone’s view of the fairness of the tax system – like most such […]

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) Chairman Warren Buffett recently released his annual letter to shareholders, along with the company’s 2020 earnings. Despite negative comments from Berkshire partner Charlie Munger last week about the market mania surrounding GameStop (GME), Bitcoin and SPACs, Buffett didn’t directly mention any of that in his letter. Instead, he extolled the virtues of long-term […]

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It may seem obvious that financial stress would have a direct impact on people’s health and happiness. However, new research from Fidelity International suggests that Australians are not making the link between financial health and our overall well being. Fidelity’s survey of over 2,000 Australians shows almost half of us worry about money at least […]

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                  We have made a change We are proud to announce the launch of the new firm logo and brand identity as part of the ongoing development of our firm. We have grown and evolved over the past 10 years, and we have refreshed our look to […]

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