Overview: The argument exists to replace stamp duty in favour of land tax as it continues to be a significant barrier for aspiring homeowners.

Overview: In an address to the SMSF Association Conference on the Gold Coast yesterday, senator Hume said there had been a bit of heated discussion about the account balance that is required to make an SMSF a cost-efficient option.

"Important factors are now falling into place for the Australian housing market to rise this 2020. Brisbane may fulfil predictions as a top performer for the year." Matthew Lapish - Senior Investment Analyst, Inception Wealth Group

"Our great city of Brisbane finally delivers on growth predictions from previous years. House affordability, rapid population growth, and other factors highlighted below, should all support an improvement in market conditions in the coming months." - Matthew Lapish - Senior Investment Analyst, Inception Wealth Group

The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response – Protecting Consumers [2019 Measures]) Bill 2019 was passed on Thursday, 6 February 2020.

"Its a very exciting time for Australia as we get closer and closer to rolling out open banking. It is a very positive step forward for consumers in the country." Ben Crow - Chief Operating Officer, WLTH

Michael Ferguson -

Senior Financial Strategist, Inception Finance

Mark McEvoy -

Senior Investment Analyst, Inception Finance

Miguel Nitorreda -

Data Analyst, Inception Finance