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Tax and legal strategies are a key component of a strong, successful investment portfolio. Smart Property Investment provides investors with the latest updates, insights, tips and traps for maintaining these vital functions of a property portfolio.

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Bill to lower downsizer age passes both houses

The bill to reduce the eligibility age for downsizer contributions down to age 55 has now passed the Senate and awaits...

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ATO undertaking ‘extensive’ property deducation examinations

With the ATO scaling up its compliance and undertaking detailed reviews including questionaries, SMSFs with compliance...

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NSW stamp duty reforms branded as ‘soft’

Timothy Hibbert, head of building and property forecasting at BIS Oxford Economics (BOE), believes the latest property...

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SA landlords should brace for crackdowns as tenancy laws up for review

The South Australian government has taken the first step to update the state’s rental laws — setting the stage for...

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‘Historic’ stamp duty legislation gets green light in NSW

Six months after initially being proposed, New South Wales’ stamp duty reforms have passed the state parliament.

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Qld unit owners to benefit from unit law overhaul

On Tuesday, 8 November, the state government ratified reforms to its body corporate laws — with the changes set to...

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The hallmarks of experienced and ethical property valuers

An ethical property valuer is crucial to circumventing friction. Here are the telltale signs to look for, according to...

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Scrapping stamp duty: How much do buyers stand to save?

NSW first home buyers could easily save upwards of $30,000 by saying no to stamp duty, according to new government...

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Governments spearhead buyback scheme for flood-prone home owners

A new program produced by the Perrottet and Albanese governments will offer 2,000 flood-risk home owners the...

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Everything you need to know from the 2022–23 budget

With the second government of the year comes the second federal budget for 2022; here is how the first budget of the...

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Relaxation of planning regulations to be raised in Qld summit

With the ongoing supply shortage taking centre stage in the upcoming Queensland housing summit, a property developer is...

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Stamp duty alternative not a straightforward solution: CA ANZ

According to the member body, research will be paramount for buyers weighing up between the traditional tax and the...

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The long-term cost of yield chasing

According to one expert, investors with tunnel vision for high rental yields are missing a trick to build wealth and...

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New NSW tool sparks stamp duty v land tax decision-making

A new online calculator from the NSW government aims to assist first home buyers enter home ownership.

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Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water

A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property...

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How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach

The telecommunications giant’s security breach has compromised the data of millions of Australians. Here is what you...

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An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax

The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023.

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Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO

The ATO is urging SMSFs to get their asset valuations done before their annual audit to help avoid delays and late...

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Accountants slam Queensland land tax as revenue grab

A major accounting body backs condemnation of the levy by NSW Premier and says it amounts to “double taxation at its...

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Where are NSW first home owners buying?

The NSW government unveiled the top 20 suburbs where aspiring home owners are buying in. 

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