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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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SA reviews building laws to tackle rogue traders and dodgy builders 

The state has commenced a sweeping review of its building regulations to protect consumers from shady operators.

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Landlords could cop up to $57k in fines for unsafe properties in Victoria

The Victorian government is cracking down on minimum rental standards in the wake of a concerning rise in tenant...

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Regulation bulletin ‘roadmap’ to property development, says technical expert

SMSF trustees who want to undertake property development need to be aware of the compliance and tax issues on which the...

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Building a granny flat in WA just got easier

As of Wednesday, home owners in Western Australia no longer need planning approval for code-compliant ancillary...

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Have sunset clauses been eclipsed by ACT laws?

Canberra has opened consultations to review laws passed in 2021 to protect off-the-plan buyers from dodgy developers.

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A guide to maximising the interest deductions on your loans

With interest rates set to remain high as the Reserve Bank seeks to combat inflation, the current economic environment...

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Government forges ahead with tripling fees for foreign investors

The Property Council of Australia (PCA) has warned that the fee increase could put the government’s housing targets...

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The incentives needed to boost investor activity in Australia

With Australia’s annual rent bill blowing out by $44 billion per annum over the last decade, there is a need for the...

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Victoria to strengthen residential building regulations 

The state government is delivering a wide suite of changes to the governance of the Victorian Building Authority...

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Basic plumbing can now be carried out by residents in WA

Home owners or occupiers can legally change their shower head, maintain or repair a tap, and clear blocked pipes by...

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ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as they allegedly reported certain...

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NSW review into land acquisition is underway

The state government has begun public consultations into the compulsory acquisition of private land.

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Qld moves forward on rental bidding ban

The Miles government has introduced a bill to ban rental bidding, establish a portable bond scheme, and protect tenant...

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Victoria takes next step in abolishing stamp duty for businesses

From 1 July 2024, commercial and industrial properties in Victoria will no longer pay stamp duty.

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WA builder’s rego renewal axed

A Perth construction company’s registration has been cancelled on financial grounds, leaving 13 projects unfinished.

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The madness of removing negative gearing in a housing crisis

Recent debates on negative gearing have me reflecting on Economics 101 at the University of Otago in New Zealand.

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Inside the Greens' plan to create a public property developer

The Greens have announced the first of the party platforms that will lead their federal election strategy, and it puts...

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Full compliance needed if buying an overseas property: legal expert

SMSF trustees can invest in overseas property, however, they must ensure full compliance with the rules here and...

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Tax treatment of vacant land

If you’ve invested in vacant land with a view to building an investment property on it, the tax deductions you can...

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Victoria expands compensation for victims of liquidated builders

Victorians whose builder has become insolvent without taking out insurance will be eligible for a special payment...

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