Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Tax & Legal • 02 Jul 2026

The new financial year is here: What the FY27 tax and super changes mean for property investors

A new financial year has arrived with tax cuts, super changes, wage increases, and looming property reforms that every Australian property investor needs to understand...

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Tax & Legal • 01 Jul 2026

NSW commercial landlords face $165k fines in war on illicit tobacco

Commercial landlords who knowingly permit tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vaping products will face imprisonment or fines up to $165,000, with the state’s scrutiny...

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Tax & Legal • 29 Jun 2026

Commercial investors likely to benefit under new tax regime

New tax changes could spark a commercial boom as investors seek tax advantages and shift toward a high-yield strategy.

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Tax & Legal • 25 Jun 2026

While everyone is losing their heads, keep yours

As changes to negative gearing and CGT pass the Senate, Phillip Tarrant urges property professionals and investors to not confuse disruption with destruction

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Tax & Legal • 25 Jun 2026

Negative gearing and CGT bill passes Parliament

The federal government’s sweeping tax reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing have cleared both houses after Labor secured support from the Greens.

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Tax & Legal • 24 Jun 2026

Victoria bolsters home owner protections after string of botched tradie jobs

New measures will further protect Victorian home owners against dodgy tradie work, following a string of recent shoddy and incomplete building and renovation jobs.

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Tax & Legal • 24 Jun 2026

NSW ramps up war on underquoting with $110k fines

NSW buyers will be better protected against misleading property prices, with penalties for underquoting increasing to $110,000 as part of the state’s latest clampdown...

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Tax & Legal • 23 Jun 2026

SMSF borrowing ban to hit ordinary Australians, as experts warn of unintended consequences

The decision to ban future borrowing for residential property inside SMSFs is facing mounting industry backlash, with experts warning that the move will...

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Tax & Legal • 17 Jun 2026

WA roofer stung with $16k fines

A Western Australian roof repairer has been fined for failing to complete works for which he had accepted deposits, sparking a reminder for landlords to properly vet...

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Tax & Legal • 15 Jun 2026

Shoddy renovation jobs see fake builder slugged massive $170k

A Melbourne woman has been convicted and fined a massive $170,000 after she was caught pretending to be a registered builder, leaving home owners with significant repair...

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