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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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Tax and legal • 18 May 2022

Deceptive marketing disputes rise in hot Qld market

A booming property market in South-East Queensland has brought with it a rising number of legal disputes over how proper...

WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion

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Tax and legal • 18 May 2022

WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion

The state’s latest budget will build on previous rebates for off-the-plan apartments as part of a drive to improve hou...

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Tax and legal • 11 Apr 2022

Foreign investor fined $250k for unauthorised property purchases

It’s the first-ever fine to be doled out under Australia’s foreign investments rules. ...

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Tax and legal • 26 Mar 2022

Negative gearing not going anywhere

Both major Australian political parties have pledged a commitment to retain negative gearing should they be elected into...

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Tax and legal • 26 Feb 2022

Why you shouldn’t discount depreciation deductions at tax time

Did you know that depreciation is tax-deductible over the lifetime of an investment property, regardless of the age of t...

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Tax and legal • 1 Feb 2022

A complete guide of what property owners must disclose when selling a property

Are you planning to sell your investment property and wondering what type of information you need to disclose? Here is o...

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Tax and legal • 11 Jan 2022

Property Valuations Put Pressure On SMSF Audit Delays

The requirement to include comparable sales data for kerbside valuations for properties is seeing issues and hold-ups wi...

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Tax and legal • 29 Dec 2021

Property Valuations Still ‘high On The Audit Hit List’

SMSF auditors are requiring valuations for many property investments again this financial year, and in some cases seeing...

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Tax and legal • 27 Nov 2021

ATO Releases New Draft Laws On Rent Relief Extension For SMSFs

The ATO has released the new legislative instrument on extending COVID-19 rental deferral relief for SMSFs. ...

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Tax and legal • 24 Nov 2021

SMSFs Urged To Consider Expert Input On COVID-19 Relief

With the extension of the various COVID-19 relief this year, SMSFs will need to increasingly consider the use of a speci...

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Tax and legal • 29 Oct 2021

ATO’s Tax Return 2021 Deadline Reminder For Rental Property Owners

The deadline for lodging tax returns for FY 2020-2021 is just around the corner. Are you ready to lodge yours? ...

Understanding how rental property depreciation works

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Tax and legal • 28 Oct 2021

Understanding How Rental Property Depreciation Works

Here is our basic guide on how rental property depreciation works. ...

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Tax and legal • 13 Oct 2021

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Treasurer Fires Warning Shot At Labor Over Negative Gearing And Increasing Property Taxes

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called out Labor’s “war on aspiration” as the party looks to crack down on n...

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Tax and legal • 13 Oct 2021

Negative Gearing To Again Hit The Federal Election Limelight

EXCLUSIVE: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has highlighted housing taxes as a key issue ahead of the federal election, despite...

New report reveals skyrocketing cost of strata insurance

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Tax and legal • 8 Sep 2021

New Report Reveals Skyrocketing Cost Of Strata Insurance

Strata insurance costs have been heading skyward for at least the last four years, according to a new report issued by t...

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Tax and legal • 31 Aug 2021

Land Tax: What Investors Can Do To Minimise It

When purchasing an investment property, land tax is one of the hidden costs that property investors often don’t take i...

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Tax and legal • 23 Aug 2021

Highrise Of Lies: Gold Coast Developer Cops Fines Over GST Fraud

A Gold Coast property developer has been criminally convicted after he fraudulently claimed a $147,763 GST refund for a ...

NSW’s new permit system locks investors out of Central Coast hotspots

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Tax and legal • 20 Aug 2021

NSW’s New Permit System Locks Investors Out Of Central Coast Hotspots

Even though it remains subject to the same restrictions as the rest of Greater Sydney, those looking to visit the Centra...

WA called to alleviate housing affordability pressures by rethinking stamp duty

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Tax and legal • 11 Aug 2021

WA Called To Alleviate Housing Affordability Pressures By Rethinking Stamp Duty

REIWA is urging the Western Australian government to address one of the biggest financial hurdles for future property bu...

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Tax and legal • 4 Aug 2021

The Tax Trick That Property Investors Need To Get Their Renovation Deductions In Order

Knowing the difference between renovations and repairs can mean the difference between a timely tax return and an audit ...

What property investors need to know to steer clear of the ATO

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Tax and legal • 2 Aug 2021

Income, Interest And Capital Works Deductions: What Property Investors Need To Know To Steer Clear Of The ATO

Australia’s tax collector says it is ready and willing to apply extra scrutiny to the tax returns of those with an inv...

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Tax and legal • 27 Jul 2021

‘Vital To Economic Recovery’: Property Industry Advocates Dance On The Grave Of Negative Gearing Reform

Labor has decided that tinkering with negative gearing and capital gains tax isn’t worth the risk of losing the next e...

Could scrapping stamp duty lead to ‘more efficient’ use of housing stock?

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Tax and legal • 20 Jul 2021

Could Scrapping Stamp Duty Lead To ‘more Efficient’ Use Of Housing Stock?

The answer to current shortfalls in housing supply and soaring property prices could be the removal of stamp duty in fav...

The do’s and don’ts for property investors this tax time

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Tax and legal • 6 Jul 2021

The Do’s And Don’ts For Property Investors This Tax Time

Investors are being told to pay particular attention to the do’s and don’ts this tax time, with those who fail to ...

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Mirador

103.33%
Bawley Point

98.13%
Walla Walla

90.7%
Byron Bay

86.67%
Kiama Heights

85.93%
Greta

84.14%
Nulkaba

81%
South Hobart

78.78%
Diddillibah

76.25%
Lennox Head

73.98%

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