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• Why would anyone buy a property overseas?

  

  The current combination of world property market, foreign currency rates and economic factors are presenting a unique opportunity for those considering purchasing property overseas.

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• Is it time to switch out of term deposits and get investing again?

  

  As term deposits and savings account interest rates decline in Australia, is now the time to think seriously about switching out of your cash-only investments and into higher growth investments, including shares?

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• Deciphering Australian interest rate changes

  

  The RBA this month reduced interest rates to their lowest levels since the darkest days of the Financial Crisis. What has them so spooked and why won’t the Australian banks pass on all the savings to you?

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• Banking offshore while working abroad

  

  Simon Ripton, Head of Banking at Standard Bank Offshore discusses the banking options while working abroad.

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• Gender Neutral Pricing – what does it mean?

  Come the end of 2012 things will change in the world of insurance. This change is substantial and it does affect you. It’s probably the most significant change in the insurance industry since its inception back in the 14th century.

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• Active or passive investment management?

  As advisers we find a wide range of different views on the active/passive debate. While opinions are strong on either side few seem clear on when either approach is appropriate, says Mike Abbott of Sable Group

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• Where there’s a will…

  UK law does not require that you have a written will, however without a valid will your estate will be distributed according to a predetermined legal process.

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• When is the right time for foreign exchange transfers?

  n How many times have you wondered “When is a good time to transfer money” or “When is a good time to exchange travel money”? asks Herman Howell of Sable FX.

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• Fund supermarkets and wraps unwrapped

  

  One of the most significant changes to the investment landscape for the average investor in the past decade or so has been the fund supermarket and the wrap.

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• Fund supermarkets and wraps unwrapped

  Sable Group explains an important investment principle.

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• A long term return trick: Pound cost averaging

  Sable Group explains an important investment principle.

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• Portfolio management amid crisis mindset

  Portfolio management is as much art as science.

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• A faster, friendlier foreign exchange alternative

  Banks are not the only option for foreign exchange and international remittance, but most consumers don’t know this.

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• Australians may be due a UK tax refund

  Don’t miss out on money you’re owed! One in three UK taxpayers are owed a tax refund but millions of pounds go unclaimed each year. Many Australians living and working in the UK are actually overpaying tax and need to file a UK tax return in order to claim a refund.

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• Gain from the wealth of talent to ensure your CV stands out

  Australasian Talent Company’s Director Sandy Lacey-Aberdein has some top tips on making your CV stand out from the crowd!

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• Ask the Expert : Searching compulsory in property purchase

  Q: before I can exchange contracts on the UK property that I am buying, my solicitor says that he must carry out “searches”. Can you enlighten me on this jargon?

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• Claiming your NI Rebate – An Opportunity to Take Control of Your Finances

  The deadline to apply for the NI (National Insurance) Rebate is the 5th April 2009 so don’t miss out on this opportunity to take control of your finances.

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• Ask the Expert : Visa help to hire Australians

  Q:I am a UK employer and would like to employ an Australian citizen on the Tier 2 points-based scheme. I believe I just need to get a licence in order to arrange this?

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• Ask Steve : Property loan refinancing made easy

  Q: If I refinance my Australian property loan, will I lose my tax deduction?

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• Are you aware you can claim a Rebate on your National Insurance?

  Many people are unaware that you can claim back National Insurance Contributions while working in the UK. This is different from a tax rebate which you can only do when arriving and leaving the UK.

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