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Tax & Legal • 29 Jan 2025

NSW peak body urges to reduce tax hurdles to boost housing supply

Following the $182 million funding announcement to boost housing development in NSW, REINSW urged the federal government to cut taxes and streamline planning processes...

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Tax & Legal • 24 Jan 2025

Qld’s ‘shovel-stopping taxes’ must be overhauled to reverse state’s $218bn debt: PCA

With Queensland’s debt set to hit $218 billion by 2028, the peak body has called on the state to overhaul its taxation policies around international capital.

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Tax & Legal • 16 Jan 2025

Industry bodies welcome Coalition’s $50k superannuation pledge for first home buyers

National property bodies across Australia have welcomed the Coalition’s pledge to reduce first home buyers’ financial hurdle to save for a deposit. Yet, more needs...

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Tax & Legal • 13 Jan 2025

Aussie sellers at risk of 15% withholding under new ATO rules

As of January, all properties sold in Australia are required to get a clearance certificate from the taxation authority or risk 15 per cent of the sale price being...

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Tax & Legal • 02 Jan 2025

Victoria’s Airbnb tax comes into effect

Short-term rentals in Victoria will be slogged with a 7.5 per cent levy for reservations made after New Year’s Day, raising concerns over Victoria’s tourism...

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Tax & Legal • 18 Dec 2024

When is enough enough? Protecting landlords is crucial to solving Victoria’s rental crisis

Opinion: Affordable rental accommodation is an essential piece of solving Victoria’s housing crisis puzzle – but crushing landlords under the weight of reforms that...

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Tax & Legal • 11 Dec 2024

"Its impossible to find them": WA raises alarm over fake tradies

Western Australians have been warned against a group of “fake” tradies travelling the state offering “dodgy” roofing, driveway and spray-painting services.

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Tax & Legal • 11 Dec 2024

Victoria changes regulations to boost housing supply

The Victorian government has announced changes to the small lot housing code, making it easier to get homes off the ground in Melbourne’s metro and regional areas.

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Tax & Legal • 03 Dec 2024

Home buyer ‘almost’ scammed $1.2m

A Westpac home buyer nearly lost over $1 million after a fake conveyancer email asked him to transfer his settlement money. His banker’s gut feeling saved him.

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Tax & Legal • 21 Nov 2024

Victoria cracks down on illegal builders

Victorians have been urged to blow the whistle on illegal builders as complaints spike throughout the state.

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