SMATS Group

02/06/2026

Recently released Cotality data highlighted a stagnation in national dwelling values with 0% growth in May.

Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, with dwelling values falling by 0.9% and 0.8%. However, Perth and Darwin led the monthly gains at 1.5%.

Read more on the current market trends here: t.ly/mj0IX

Sydney and Melbourne drag national market into reverse as mortgage stress climbs As higher interest rates, affordability pressures and weakening buyer demand bite, fresh data suggests Australia’s stalled housing market is entering a far more fragmented and subdued phase.

30/05/2026

Australians living and working in the Middle East can benefit from tax free income environments, but without the right Australian tax strategy, you could still face significant obligations back home.

Australasian Taxation Services helps Aussie expats across the globe navigate Australian tax residency, foreign income treatment, property ownership, Capital Gains Tax, and long-term wealth structuring.

Book a free consultation and discover how to stay compliant, optimise your tax position, and build wealth 🗓️ t.ly/to06v

27/05/2026

The Australian Property Investor Magazine Q1 2026 Property Sentiment Report is out now! 🏡

This report is based on hundreds of survey responses collected from Australian property investor showcasing their sentiment on the Australian property market.

Click the link to download your free copy! 🔗https://www.apimagazine.com.au/.../property-sentiment...

25/05/2026

The Australian Federal Budget proposes significant changes to negative gearing that will affect how property investors can claim tax offsets on established and new properties.

In this short video, SMATS Group Executive Chairman, Steve Douglas, explains the practical implications of these proposed negative gearing changes and their affect on the Australian property market.

Click the link to view our full Federal Budget analysis 📽️ https://ow.ly/6xra50Z31PG

23/05/2026

The Australian Federal budget has proposed significant changes to Capital Gains Tax that could impact property, shares and cryptocurrency. The main changes include shifting future gains to an inflation-based system, while existing assets will retain the current 50% CGT discount.

In this short video, SMATS Group Executive Chairman, Steve Douglas, provides insight into these proposed Capital Gains Tax changes and the important implications for investors and property owners in Australia.

Click the link to view our full Federal Budget analysis 📽️ t.ly/Z51u0

22/05/2026

We had a fantastic evening hosting our 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 in Shanghai yesterday!

Thank you to all who joined us. Limited seats remain for our next seminar in London. Secure your spot for free using the link below.

🌐 London (8 June) - https://ow.ly/g62m50Z1scC

21/05/2026

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It provides an informative guide covering the entire expat journey from leaving Australia, living, and working overseas and returning home.

Discover all the unique advantages available to you and how to maximise your time as an Expat, improve your after-tax income and live financially sound for the rest of your Australian life.

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19/05/2026

Another successful event presenting our 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 in Hong Kong yesterday evening!

Thank you to everyone who attended. We still have a few seats available for our upcoming seminars in Shanghai and London. Registration is free! Click the links below to reserve your seat.

🌐 Shanghai (21 May) - https://ow.ly/3KMS50Z1scB
🌐 London (8 June) - https://ow.ly/g62m50Z1scC

19/05/2026

In his latest article for Australian Property Investor Magazine, Steve Douglas, Executive Chairman of SMATS Group breaksdown the Australian Federal Budget announcements and how they will impact investor decisions to buy, hold and structure property assets.

Property investors urged to stay calm as Budget reshapes the tax landscape Leading property strategist Steve Douglas says Australia’s Federal Budget changes could alter how investors buy, hold and structure property assets, but warns against panic selling or knee-jerk decisions while the full impa...

15/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 in Singapore last night.

Registrations are still open for our remaining Budget Seminars in Hong Kong, Shanghai and London. Click the links below to book your free seat!

🌐 Hong Kong (18 May) - https://ow.ly/PqMk50Z02kl
🌐 Shanghai (21 May) - https://ow.ly/R2MP50Z02lc
🌐 London (8 June) - https://ow.ly/Pmm750Z02le