February 2017
2016 was an extraordinary year for property prices. On a national scale, house prices grew by more than 10%. Even Perth did better than 2015. But is this good news or bad? Our answer might surprise you.The state of the property market is front and centre in our first newsletter for 2017. We also examine the state of the share market, and whether it will be ‘Trumped’ in 2017, before taking a good look at how small business owners can make 2017 a better year than ever with some simple cost-saving steps that are easy to implement.
So, welcome to 2017 and happy reading!
November 2016
In our November newsletter, we continue our new column – our monthly review of the state of the market. We also offer a couple of cautionary tales that remind us that simply listing on the share market does not mean anything when it comes to profitability. We then take an educative bent – and discuss why median house prices may or may not be helpful, before taking this time before the Christmas rush to show you a good way to say thanks to your staff for their hard work this year.
October 2016
In our October newsletter, we introduce a new column – our monthly review of the state of the market. We also examine recent research that has revealed that insurers are systemically trying to refuse claims as a way of boosting profits. We also tell a heart-warming tale of a client, Shirley, and the difference decent financial planning is making to her retirement, before closing with a discussion of why we chose to be a non-aligned financial adviser.
September 2016
In our September newsletter, we discuss how good advice can be boring. We also comment on Australia’s extraordinary run – 25 years of uninterrupted economic growth. We also discuss the changes to the changes to the super rules announced in May. Finally, what to do while interest rates are low.
August 2016
In our August newsletter, we discuss why business owners should not delay starting a separate and unrelated investment strategy.