Accredited Broker https://accreditedbroker.com.au/ Industry News for Finance, Accounting and Real-Estate Professionals Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:23:59 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-Untitled-design-16-32x32.png Accredited Broker https://accreditedbroker.com.au/ 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/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/end-of-financial-year-tax-planning-strategies-for-self-employed-brokers/#respond 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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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/end-of-financial-year-tax-planning-strategies-for-self-employed-brokers/feed/ 0 The REAL Reason Property Prices Increased https://accreditedbroker.com.au/the-real-reason-property-prices-increased/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/the-real-reason-property-prices-increased/#respond Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:47:23 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7347 Secret – It’s not Tax incentives Across the 1990–2025 period, Australian property prices rose through multiple booms, slowdowns and resets. Tax settings such as negative gearing and the CGT discount often get the spotlight, but a calmer, credit-focused view suggests the bigger, more consistent forces were: That doesn’t mean tax incentives had no impact. They […]

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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/the-real-reason-property-prices-increased/feed/ 0 Hey, Déjà vu! Again! Just like 2007 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/hey-deja-vu-again-just-like-2007/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/hey-deja-vu-again-just-like-2007/#respond 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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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/hey-deja-vu-again-just-like-2007/feed/ 0 Building a Finance Arm: What Accounting and Real Estate firms get wrong https://accreditedbroker.com.au/building-a-finance-arm-accounting-real-estate-firms/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/building-a-finance-arm-accounting-real-estate-firms/#respond 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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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/building-a-finance-arm-accounting-real-estate-firms/feed/ 0 Capital Gains Tax Changes – Why They Weigh on Small Business Confidence https://accreditedbroker.com.au/capital-gains-tax-changes-2026-budget-indexation/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/capital-gains-tax-changes-2026-budget-indexation/#respond 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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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/capital-gains-tax-changes-2026-budget-indexation/feed/ 0 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/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/new-tax-on-discretionary-trusts-why-small-family-businesses-are-concerned/#respond 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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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/new-tax-on-discretionary-trusts-why-small-family-businesses-are-concerned/feed/ 0 EOFY Business Checklist: What to Do Before 30 June (and How the 2026 Budget Shapes FY2027) https://accreditedbroker.com.au/eofy-business-checklist-what-to-do-before-30-june-and-how-the-2026-budget-shapes-fy2027/ Sun, 17 May 2026 06:41:09 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7214 End of financial year is more than a compliance deadline — it’s a chance to tighten cash flow, reduce risk, and set up a stronger year ahead. With measures announced in the 2026 Federal Budget (and related ATO focus areas) influencing planning decisions, business owners should treat EOFY as a strategic reset. Note: This article […]

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]]> Technology in Mortgage Broking: Tools That Drive Success https://accreditedbroker.com.au/technology-in-mortgage-broking-tools-that-drive-success/ Sun, 17 May 2026 04:55:02 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7188 Technology in Mortgage Broking: Tools That Drive Success

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]]> How This Budget Will Hit Mortgage, Finance and Property — and Why It Risks Crushing Young Investor Confidence https://accreditedbroker.com.au/budget-impact-young-investors-property/ https://accreditedbroker.com.au/budget-impact-young-investors-property/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:01:55 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=7178 The budget message the market will hear Budgets don’t just move numbers; they move sentiment. In mortgage lending, finance and property, confidence is a leading indicator — it shapes borrowing appetite, construction pipelines, investor participation and household spending long before any policy is fully implemented. This budget’s core risk is that it sends a mixed […]

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]]> https://accreditedbroker.com.au/budget-impact-young-investors-property/feed/ 2 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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