Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Tax & Legal • 21 Apr 2026

‘Been there, done that’: History shows tax reform will drive investors out and tighten rentals

Potential CGT and negative gearing tax changes will likely push investors out in droves, slash rental supply, deepen shortages, and drive rents higher, underscoring the...

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Tax & Legal • 20 Apr 2026

Victorian surveyor hit with suspension and $25k fine after building failures

A surveyor in Melbourne’s east has been suspended for six months and fined $25,000 after failing to properly undertake mandatory building inspections.

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Tax & Legal • 16 Apr 2026

‘Dangerous’ policy changes to bring investor exodus

An industry body has warned that any changes to the current capital gains tax and negative gearing policies could be “dangerous” to the nation’s investors,...

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Tax & Legal • 14 Apr 2026

Reforms to level the CGT playing field

Proposed government reforms to the application of capital gains tax to foreign investors have entered the consultation phase, aiming to provide greater certainty for...

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Tax & Legal • 09 Apr 2026

Deposit trap: Perth tradie takes thousands and leaves jobs unfinished

A Perth cabinetmaker has been nailed and fined nearly $17,000 for taking thousands in deposits and failing to carry out the work.

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Tax & Legal • 08 Apr 2026

Commercial tenant ordered to pay $471k in unpaid rent and damages

The former operator of a Sydney store has been ordered to pay $471,000 in unpaid rent, damages, and other costs after the business fell into arrears.

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Tax & Legal • 07 Apr 2026

Deceitful Perth landscaper duo slugged $19k over incomplete work

Two repeat offenders have been ordered to pay over $19,000 after accepting three deposits to carry out landscaping tasks without completing the work.

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Tax & Legal • 02 Apr 2026

Dangerous deck: Victorian builder fined $70k after illegal renovation

An unregistered Victorian builder has been fined $70,000 after carrying out illegal renovation work and failing to refund a single mother of three.

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Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2026

Rogue roof work: Qld tradie hit with $13k fine over 3 offences

A dodgy tradie has been fined more than $13,000 over offences including not holding an acceptable licence, taking an excessive deposit, and not having a proper contract...

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Tax & Legal • 31 Mar 2026

$100k near miss: Home buyer caught up in solicitor scam scare

A home buyer has narrowly avoided losing $100,000 to a scammer impersonating his solicitor, with a bank worker acting quickly to stop the payment.

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