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6 November 2026

Salary packaging tools or phones? FBT changes from 1 April 2027

From 1 April 2027, fringe benefits tax (FBT) will apply to several work-related benefits t...
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4 November 2026

Bringing a partner or key staff member into a construction business

Construction business owners bring another partner into the business for a range of reason...
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3 November 2026

Five steps builders can take as the market softens

Many builders have been noticing slower enquiries for months. The official data is now sho...
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3 November 2026

Fifth rate rise this year. What does this mean for building and construction?

What the November 2026 interest rate decision means for households, Christmas spending and...
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3 November 2026

Building approvals up 5.1%, but house approvals fell 5.3%: what the headline hides for builders

Total approvals rose 5.1% in September 2026, but private house approvals fell 5.3%. What t...
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15 October 2026

Meet Caine Barends, Partner and Client Director at Xact Accounting and Advisory

Xact Accounting has appointed Caine Barends as a Partner and Client Director. Caine has mo...
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2 September 2026

Does Your Structure Still Fit the Business You Run Now?

Most construction groups settle their structure early, when the business was smaller and d...
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2 September 2026

Building Finance Capability as Your Construction Business Grows

Most construction businesses start with the owner doing all of it. You quote the work, run...
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2 September 2026

From Builder to Developer: What Changes Before You Buy the Land

Moving from building for other people to developing your own projects is a step plenty of ...
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29 August 2026

Removal of Payment Surcharges From 1 October 2026: What It Means for Your Business

Right now, construction businesses often pass on part of the cost of accepting card paymen...
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28 August 2026

Breaking the Cashflow Crunch Cycle in Construction

We asked attendees at our recent Cashflow Clarity webinar how far ahead they could see the...
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27 August 2026

Meet Karshen Moodley, Associate Client Director at Xact Accounting and Advisory

Karshen Moodley is an Associate Client Director in Xact's Advisory and Financial Control d...
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