by Living Online | Apr 12, 2024 | Pharmacy
In a move that has the potential to reshape the Australian pharmacy industry, Sigma Healthcare Limited and Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings announced a merger agreement on December 11, 2023. If it is approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
by Living Online | Oct 6, 2023 | Business Finance, Equipment Finance
Is an operating lease right for your business? Operating leases can be a valuable financial tool for businesses wanting to acquire essential equipment without the substantial upfront costs associated with outright purchase. The allure of this loan structure is in the...
by Michael Coombes | Jul 28, 2023 | Home Finance
Are you one of the hopeful home buyers in Perth, patiently waiting for property prices to drop after interest rate increases? While it’s true that many parts of Australia have seen a housing downturn, Perth’s property market has been bucking the trend....
by Michael Coombes | Mar 24, 2023 | Home Finance
How concerned should you be as a Perth homeowner? The housing market has been a popular subject of discussion recently, with much attention being paid to the impact of rising interest rates on homeowners. On March 7th, 2023, the RBA announced its 10th consecutive rise...
by Michael Coombes | Feb 10, 2023 | Home Finance
Just earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced that they would be lifting the official cash rate on a 25-point basis. This has been the ninth consecutive increase in interest rates and has brought the cash rate in Australia to 3.35%, the highest...
by Michael Coombes | Dec 8, 2022 | Business Finance
What is a novated lease? A novated lease is a form of salary packaging that helps you finance a new or used car, while offering a range of potential benefits and tax savings. A novated lease is also known as ‘salary sacrificing’ a car. With a novated lease, you are...
by Michael Coombes | Sep 13, 2022 | Home Finance
Five consecutive months of increases to the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia has brought the question of fixed vs variable interest rates to the forefront of the minds of many of our customers. Exactly how high the cash rate is going to go is another...
by Michael Coombes | Aug 4, 2022 | Home Finance
As the country continues to recover from the pandemic, and the Government grapples to get inflation under control, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) again increased the cash rate by 50 basis points this month, bringing it to 1.85%. This will of course impact...
by Michael Coombes | Apr 19, 2022 | Home Finance
For many Australian seniors, maintaining a healthy cash flow can be a major worry when most of your money is tied up in assets, such as property. Superannuation and aged pensions are not always enough for our retirees to live comfortably and with confidence in their...
by Michael Coombes | Mar 11, 2022 | Buying a Business
Buying a business can be a great way to secure an established revenue stream while skipping the turbulence that comes with launching from scratch. While buying a business can fast-track your way to becoming your own boss, it’s essential to remember the purchase...
