HDQ Chartered Accountants

16/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Vijay Sandhu to the HDQ team.

Vijay joined HDQ on 15 June as our new Business Services Manager, bringing more than 10 years of experience in tax, compliance, and business advisory services across boutique and mid-tier accounting firms.

As a Chartered Accountant, Vijay has worked closely with business owners, property investors, high-net-worth individuals, and private groups, providing practical advice and delivering tailored solutions across a broad range of tax and commercial matters. He also has extensive experience managing client portfolios, leading teams, and driving efficient outcomes for clients.

Vijay's expertise includes:
• Tax compliance and advisory
• Business and investment structuring
• Property taxation
• SMSF compliance and reporting
• Financial reporting and management accounting
• Client relationship management and team leadership

Vijay's appointment further strengthens HDQ's Business Services division and our commitment to providing high-quality advice, compliance, and strategic support to our clients.

We are delighted to have Vijay on board and look forward to the expertise and leadership he will bring to the firm.

13/05/2026

2026 Federal Budget Updates – What Does This Mean for Property Investors?

The Federal Budget announced last night includes a number of proposed changes to negative gearing, CGT, trusts and investment structures.

At HDQ, we’ve prepared a summary of the proposed measures together with our practical commentary on what these changes may actually mean for investors moving forward.

Our key view:
For long-term investors using appropriate structures such as trusts, companies and SMSFs, the practical impact may be far less significant than many headlines suggest.

Some of the key points we discuss include:
• Why structured investors may be less impacted
• The practical effect of the negative gearing changes
• How CGT reforms may affect long-term investors
• The future role of trusts and SMSFs
• Potential market implications moving forward

Please note these measures are currently proposals only and are not yet law.

Read our full HDQ Budget Night Update below:

While these measures were announced on Budget night, they are not immediately enacted. Most budget announcements are proposals only and must be passed through Parliament as legislation before they take effect.