Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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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50k properties to be caught by higher taxes in NSW

Some of the tax settings changes announced in the state budget could see investors park their money elsewhere,...

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NSW budget: Taxes targeting property and new home funding

With NSW home to the capital with the highest median home price in the country, the cost of housing has been an issue...

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Evictions in spotlight as executive asks ‘what is reasonable grounds?’

With the state government opening consultation around evictions, a property investment leader has voiced concerns over...

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Faulty work on Perth property lands electrician with $15k fine

An electrician whose work was deemed to have failed safety standards has copped a significant fine.

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How to maximise your tax return for property investors

As we head towards the end of the financial year, now is the time to take steps to get your tax affairs in order and...

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Tasmania clears first hurdle to ‘stamp out stamp duty’

Significant changes to reduce the amount of property tax paid by first home buyers has passed the Tasmanian lower...

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ATO warns landlords against common tax return mistakes

With the end of the financial year rapidly approaching, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has advised rental...

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Construction firm faces court for payment failures to 15-year-old worker

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a residential building and construction...

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Timely reminder for consumers after SA fencer spent $21k in client deposits

The unlicensed tradie took thousands of dollars in deposits for “work that was never started”.

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Does Qld’s stamp duty reform go far enough?

The threshold for the state’s first home owner concession on transfer duty has been raised, alongside land tax and...

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Qld’s new rental laws are now in effect

Price hike restrictions, domestic violence provisions, and mandatory training for agents are just some of the changes...

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ATO flags top problem areas for rental property deductions

Investors incorrectly apportioning interest from investment loans and confusion between repairs and improvements are...

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Federal budget: The tax implications for property investors

Another year, another budget. But while this is a big budget for assisting hard-pressed individuals who are doing it...

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SA warns of ‘insidious’ home construction scam

The state reports that multiple consumers have been duped out of tens of thousands of dollars already.

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WA brings in build-to-rent incentives

Aiming to smooth the path to deliver more rental supply, the Western Australian government has passed legislation to...

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What’s in the government’s $11.3bn ‘Homes for Australia’ plan?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his big budget line items to tackle Australia’s housing crisis.

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WA lifts stamp duty exemption caps in latest state budget

Western Australia’s new budget includes a number of funding measures aimed at lifting housing supply and helping...

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Law firm warns of soaring settlement scams

Hackers are increasingly targeting home buyers to scam them out of their settlement funds, according to Slater and...

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10 EOFY tips for maximising your rental property returns

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, landlords must consider ways they can optimise their rental...

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WA agent fined for selling wrong property to first home buyer

The mistake was not discovered until after the buyer had moved into her new home.

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