Featured Archives - Accredited Broker https://accreditedbroker.com.au/category/featured/ Industry News for Finance, Accounting and Real-Estate Professionals Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:12:06 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-Untitled-design-16-32x32.avif Featured Archives - Accredited Broker https://accreditedbroker.com.au/category/featured/ 32 32 End of Financial Year Tax Planning Strategies for Self‑Employed Brokers https://accreditedbroker.com.au/end-of-financial-year-tax-planning-strategies-for-self-employed-brokers/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:05:05 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7354   EOFY can sneak up fast when you’re juggling clients, compliance, and settlements. A little planning now can reduce surprises at tax time and help you manage cash flow through the quieter weeks. Below are practical, broker-friendly strategies to discuss with your accountant before 30 June. 1) Get clear on your structure (and what it […]

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]]> Hey, Déjà vu! Again! Just like 2007 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/hey-deja-vu-again-just-like-2007/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:44:48 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7323 If you’ve been watching Australia’s economy lately and feeling a strange sense of familiarity, you’re not imagining it. The mix of heavy government spending, stubborn inflation, and a central bank trying to thread the needle has a “we’ve seen this movie before” vibe. This article isn’t about panic. It’s about pattern recognition—because in finance, the […]

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]]> Building a Finance Arm: What Accounting and Real Estate firms get wrong https://accreditedbroker.com.au/building-a-finance-arm-accounting-real-estate-firms/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:53:21 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7297 Why “Adding Mortgage Broking” Is a Strategic Move (Not a Product Add-On) Many accounting and real estate firms think adding finance and mortgage broking services is just a matter of offering a new product. It’s not. It’s a strategic move that can make or break your business. Most firms rush in without proper planning. They […]

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]]> Capital Gains Tax Changes – Why They Weigh on Small Business Confidence https://accreditedbroker.com.au/capital-gains-tax-changes-2026-budget-indexation/ Sun, 24 May 2026 03:41:46 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7271 Small business owner reviewing valuation papers ahead of 2026 Budget capital gains tax changes

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]]> New Tax on Discretionary Trusts – Why Small Family Businesses Should Be Concerned https://accreditedbroker.com.au/new-tax-on-discretionary-trusts-why-small-family-businesses-are-concerned/ Sat, 23 May 2026 12:49:34 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7269 Budget Trust changes for businesses to be afraid

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]]> How Labor’s New Investor Attack Could Hurt First Home Buyers and Shrink Rental Supply https://accreditedbroker.com.au/how-labors-new-investor-attack-could-hurt-first-home-buyers-and-shrink-rental-supply/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/how-labors-new-investor-attack-could-hurt-first-home-buyers-and-shrink-rental-supply/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 09:52:45 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7107 The policy story sounds simple — the housing reality isn’t In the current election cycle, the Labor Party’s renewed focus on “cracking down” on property investors is being framed as a fairness measure: reduce investor demand, cool prices, and make it easier for first home buyers (FHBs) to get in. We all should understand why […]

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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/how-labors-new-investor-attack-could-hurt-first-home-buyers-and-shrink-rental-supply/feed/ 2 Trail Book Loans: How Smart Mortgage Brokers Are Funding Growth and Acquisitions in 2026 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/trail-book-loans-mortgage-broker-growth-acquisitions/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:19:30 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7029 Trail book loans are enabling a new era of growth and consolidation across the mortgage broking industry.

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]]> The Perfect Storm: How CGT Reform and Tenancy Law Changes Are Driving Investors Out — and Squeezing Renters Further https://accreditedbroker.com.au/cgt-and-tenancy-reform/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:48:17 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6992 Australia’s rental crisis is entering a new and more dangerous phase. While the headlines have focused on vacancy rates and surging rents, the policy environment quietly building in the background may be about to make things significantly worse. A convergence of proposed federal Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform and a wave of state-based tenancy law […]

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]]> Why the December Lower Inflation Rate of 3.2% May Not Be Good News for Australian Home Borrowers after all https://accreditedbroker.com.au/why-the-december-lower-inflation-rate-of-3-2-may-not-be-good-news-for-australian-home-borrowers-after-all/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:43:53 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6274 While a December inflation rate of 3.2% might initially seem like a positive development, it could spell trouble for Australian home loan borrowers. Here’s why: In summary, while a lower inflation rate might seem beneficial, the broader economic context and the interplay between RBA and FED rates could create challenges for Australian home loan borrowers. […]

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]]> Understanding the Impact of the Monthly CPI Indicator Rising 2.3% in the Year to November 2024 on the Mortgage Industry https://accreditedbroker.com.au/understanding-the-impact-of-the-monthly-cpi-indicator/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:29:28 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6269 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released data indicating that the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.3% in the year to November 2024. This increase in the CPI is a significant economic indicator that can have various implications for the mortgage industry. In this article, we will explore what this rise means […]

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