AFG lodges prospectus with ASIC
Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG or the Company) today lodged a prospectus (the Prospectus) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for an initial public offer (IPO) and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The IPO is expected to raise between A$121.3 million and A$140.1 million, based on an indicative price range of A$1.20 […]
Budgeting beyond the boom
As the investment phase of the mining boom ends, we look at what Australian business needs from the budget to carry the economy forward. All eyes will be on Canberra next month for one of the most pivotal budgets of recent times. It comes against a backdrop of economic and political instability as ructions within […]
LinkedIn – what’s in it for me as a business?
LinkedIn is often described as Facebook for the professional. It’s the social network with more of a focus on business-to-business or professional-to-professional. LinkedIn tells us they have around 450 million professional users (growing at a rate of 1 million a week) who exchange information, ideas and opportunities and either look for a job or for […]
Are your tenants secure?
From July 1 landlords in WA have been required to step up home security measures for tenants. If you own a rental property, are you doing enough to deter thieves? It’s worth checking with your relevant state authority for specific rules in your market. Here’s a brief round-up of what’s required where. Western Australia: The first state to spell out in detail minimum security requirements for rentals, […]
Are you ready for SuperStream?
Mandatory changes to Australia’s superannuation regime beginning on July 1 will affect how employers make their super contributions. SuperStream will require employers to update existing payroll systems so additional information about employees can be provided to the ATO and to ensure transactions and data comply with a prescribed electronic format. The changes, which are part […]
Bidder up!
A record 101,000 properties – or around one in five of those put on the market in Australia last year – went to auction 1. And while clearance rates vary between markets, there is no denying plenty of buyers are willing to go head-to-head with the hammer. Onsite or in a room, auctions can be both exhilarating […]
Pets please apply
Pets have been long maligned by landlords for their potential to make a mess and cause damage. But with pet ownership in Australia ranking the highest in the world, property investors who turn their backs on our furry friends could be missing out on tenants and dollars. Before they dismiss dogs and cats, landlords should […]
It’ll be right – won’t it? Tips for income protection
More than 80 per cent of Australians have insurance for their car but fewer than one-third of us have income protection insurance* to protect our livelihoods should the worst happen. While the odds of a crash are higher – once every seven years on average – being waylaid by injury or sickness for a lengthy […]
Social media – how to avoid it all going wrong for your business – the real risks you need to know
Where customers go, business will follow but experts warn that the rules learned from traditional retail and online shopping will not always apply on social platforms. “The environment of social media is a difficult one in which to sell products too overtly, or even to deliver advertising in an effective way,” according to Deloitte Access […]
First home buyers have the first mover advantage
Low-interest rates, flat property prices and government grants continue to entice plenty of first-time buyers into the home market. In fact, one in seven home loans last year was for first homes, according to the latest AFG Mortgage Index. While home is where the heart is, savvy first home buyers are also using their heads. […]