Published 12 July, 2023 Saving for the deposit to buy a home is a long term endeavour for most property buyers. With property prices trending upwards over the long term it can sometimes feel like those goal posts are constantly getting further away. It’s time to bring those saving goals back within reach. Here…
Published 5 July, 2023 Determining to work with an accountant or not is one of those decisions which is rarely discussed but can make a significant difference to how much tax you end up paying (amongst other things). In our opinion, there are seven compelling benefits of working with a trusted accountant: 1.…
Published 27 April, 2022 Updated 22 June, 2023 When it comes to tax it’s always best to plan ahead and take some time at the start of the Financial Year to meet with your adviser and determine the strategy for the year. That said, there is still time now as the end of the…
Published 16 June, 2023 Many people start their investment journey with a specific product in mind and work towards acquiring that product. This approach often ignores the other factors critical in determining the right investment choice. Successful investing is less about the revenue itself, and more about how the investment works with your strategic…
3.05.23 While most parents do their best to teach their kids about healthy eating, exercise and other very valuable lessons, financial literacy is often overlooked. So what can you do to start teaching your kids about investing? The good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. The following tips…
04.04.23 After the RBA’s ten straight interest rate rises, property investors would be forgiven for thinking RBA Governor Philip Lowe has a vendetta against them. It’s been an unusually rapid rate rising cycle by the Australian central bank. However, acknowledging how painful it’s been doesn’t help property investors who are now living with much…
30.03.23 If you have never been scammed or found yourself the victim of a data breach, it’s likely you have known someone who has had this unpleasant experience. In Australia in 2022, it was reported that Australians lost a collective $474 million to scams. Hackers and criminals got away with fraudulent investments, identity…
24.03.23 Many of us have met successful property investors who’ve talked about how tapping into their equity was the main reason they were able to grow their property portfolio. It sounds great, but how exactly do you tap into your equity to fund another property purchase? The first step is to calculate the…
23.03.23 In the lead up to an election, each major party makes plenty of promises. Property ownership, housing affordability, and personal finances are always front and centre of the debate, and this year’s NSW State election is no different. After a boom in property values, rising interest rates and cost of living increases, it’s…
14.03.23 Landen is proud to announce that it has recently been certified carbon neutral by Climate Active. Carbon neutrality is all about having a net-zero carbon footprint—meaning you have balanced out the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the environment by offsetting it with renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar. It can…