Australian Financial Planning Group

16/10/2024

Estate planning: Did you know only 50% of Aussies have a will? Even fewer believe it truly reflects their wishes. Is your will up to date?

13/10/2024

Considering selling your investment property? 🏡 Properly calculating your capital gains can make all the difference when it's time to sell. Get ahead of the game and avoid any last-minute surprises!

11/10/2024

Financial disagreements can challenge relationships—around one-third of couples face this struggle. Establishing shared financial goals can foster harmony. At AFPG, we're dedicated to guiding couples toward a unified financial vision.

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08/10/2024

Tax season is just around the corner! Are you ready to make the most of your deductions and ensure you’re not leaving any money on the table? Let’s simplify the process and take the stress out of tax time this year.

30/09/2024

New world order: Surprise cities climbing the residential ranks

There’s been yet another changing of the guard in Australian property along with the arrival of spring.

Rarely seen in close to four decades of real estate record keeping, Melbourne values have dipped below those of Adelaide and Perth, signalling a shake up for capital city property prices.

In June, Brisbane’s median dwelling value had already surpassed the Victorian capital and Canberra to take out second place on the CoreLogic totem pole, and now just two months later, it has fallen to fifth on the list.

Cost of living pressures and a continued plateau in the official cash rate by the RBA has resulted in a quieter than average winter in real estate. CoreLogic’s September Home Value Index revealed that national home values rose only 0.5 per cent during August, representing 19 months of consecutive increases. Meanwhile, the PropTrack Home Price Index reports that national home prices have recorded 20 straight months of growth.

New world order: Surprise cities climbing the residential ranksThere’s been yet another changing... https://eread.com.au/afpg/172825

27/09/2024

Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips.

Let's delve into some of the most prevalent investment mistakes and look at the principles that underpin a robust and successful portfolio.

Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising... https://eread.com.au/afpg/172827

24/09/2024

Can you declutter to free up space and give your cashflow a boost?

21/09/2024

Have you freshened up your finances for spring?

18/09/2024

New deductions and employer obligations
Employers need to check that payroll systems reflect recent legislative changes, and the ATO is highlighting deduction opportunities available to some small businesses. Here’s your roundup of the latest tax news.

New deductions and employer obligationsEmployers need to check that payroll systems reflect... https://eread.com.au/afpg/172823

15/09/2024

Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month.

Global stock markets – including the ASX – largely stabilised by the end of August after a turbulent month.

It was a rocky start when markets everywhere fell after news of high unemployment figures in the US and an interest rate move by Japan’s central bank.

Click the video below to view our update.

Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Global stock... https://eread.com.au/afpg/172819

11/09/2024

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask R U OK?

https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask.

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not OK, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are OK, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask.