Super Guarantee Rate Increase
Starting 1 July 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate in Australia will increase from 11.5% to 12%. This marks the final step in a series of scheduled increases aimed at enhancing retirement savings for Australian workers. What Is the Superannuation Guarantee? The Superannuation ...
Smart Moves Before the Financial Year Ends
The end of the financial year is an opportunity to optimise your financial strategy, take advantage of tax deductions, and set yourself up for the new financial year. Click here to read more.
How Investors Can Increase Their Borrowing Power
With interest rates now falling, your borrowing power is at last on the rise again. Yet there are plenty of ways to maximise your creditworthiness that are fully within your control. Given that official interest rates are now down 0.5 percentage points since February, you potentially have ...
Do You Own Commercial Property?
As a commercial property owner, protecting your investment requires careful attention to your insurance coverage. Whether you own a single retail space or a portfolio of commercial buildings, having the right insurance protection can mean the difference between a minor setback and a financial ...
Unlock Productivity with Microsoft Copilot: Your Built-In AI Assistant
Running a small business means juggling countless tasks—and now, you’ve got a powerful new assistant to help. Microsoft Copilot is a free, AI-powered tool built into Windows 11 and Microsoft Edge, designed to simplify your day-to-day workload and boost productivity with just a few clicks or a ...
Leveraging Technology
In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just traditional accounting knowledge – it takes innovation, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to delivering value. At Lockwood Partners, we understand the importance of technology in ...
How to Get a Lower Home Loan Interest Rate
If you’re interested in learning how to get a lower interest rate on your home loan, it might be worth going back to mortgage basics. This means brushing up on fundamentals like effective mortgage shopping, refinancing and ways to improve your financial profile for lenders. Let’s explore how ...
Is Your e-Bike Covered?
If you own an e-Bike it’s important to check if your current Home & Contents insurance policy covers both the damage to the bike itself and any liability claim that may arise from your use of the bike. Our research has determined that most policies vary in the level of cover provided for ...
75% of Aussie businesses expect to face a cyber breach in 2025
A new report on the ‘resilience factor’ of Australian businesses has revealed that many are not ready for the inevitable regarding cyber security. Australian companies are beginning to understand that facing a cyber-attack is not a matter of if you get attacked, but rather when, with 75 per ...
Turbocharge your super before 30 June
More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money and paying down debts, the months leading up to 30 June provide an opportunity to review your super balance to look at ways to ...