Business and Finance

Current market trends and what you need to know about the commercial property outlook for 2023 A Popular Investment Choice Property has long been a popular investment choice for Australians, offering reliable passive income and long-term capital growth without the share market volatility. Stronger rental returns, longer leases and fewer outgoings than the residential sector make commercial property a particularly attractive asset class. But with rising inflation, frequent interest rate hikes, and speculation about an imminent recession, confidence in the Australian commercial property market has been rocked. That being said, the outlook is far from doomed. Here, we delve into...

Everything you need to know about management buyouts explained Management buyouts have become increasingly common in recent years, especially in small business acquisitions. It’s something the Ledge Finance team are familiar with, having been through a management buyout ourselves, and having facilitated them for many of our clients. In a management buyout (MBO), a company’s management team purchases the company from its current shareholders. Because the management team is well-versed in the company’s operations, buyouts have a low risk of disruption and minimal transition and generally entail a fair selling price based on independent valuations. Management buyouts are an ideal...

Now that Australia is recovering from the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19, state governments are looking at ways to phase out land transfer tax, better known as stamp duty. Stamp duty is a large and inconsistent tax, totalling $23.97billion across Australia during FY2020-21 alone (or a 5th or revenue). With each state, except for Victoria, reporting a double-digit percentage increase in stamp duty revenue when compared to the previous year. Stamp duty is also an affordability barrier for not only first home buyers, but also people wanting to move house, whether it’s because they require more space, want to move...

With the value of equipment currently at historic highs, it is the perfect time for business owners in this situation to seek formal sworn valuation of their equipment and potentially raise an asset revaluation to strengthen their balance sheet. There is a transition happening in business, where baby boomers are reaching retirement age and can either: Sell their business to a competitor Sell part or all of their interest to key employees Undertake formal succession to the next generation In this blog, we explore these elements in greater detail, however we would like to note that this should not be...

The Western Australian Government has announced a $72 million package for businesses impacted by the Level 2 public health and social measures. The package includes: The Small Business Hardship Grants Program Payroll tax relief for large hospitality businesses COVID-19 Commercial Sporting Franchises Support Program Read on for more information, or contact your Ledge account executive to find out if you are eligible. Small Business Hardship Grant Program The Small Business Hardship Grants Program will provide tiered grants to businesses that have experienced a 50% or greater reduction in revenue for any two-week consecutive period between 1 January 2022 to 30...