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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‘Vital to economic recovery’: Property industry advocates dance on the grave of negative gearing reform

Labor has decided that tinkering with negative gearing and capital gains tax isn’t worth the risk of losing the next...

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Could scrapping stamp duty lead to ‘more efficient’ use of housing stock?

The answer to current shortfalls in housing supply and soaring property prices could be the removal of stamp duty in...

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The do’s and don’ts for property investors this tax time

Investors are being told to pay particular attention to the do’s and don’ts this tax time, with those who fail to...

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Property investors may cop a hit this tax time, accountants warn

The past year has raised new tax issues for mum and dad property investors, with many expected to cop a hit this tax...

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SA spends big on infrastructure and land tax reform

South Australia has rolled out its own state budget, promising “the most comprehensive land tax reform” in the...

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Are the benefits of negative gearing property a fallacy or is it a clever way to grow your asset portfolio?

When it works well, negative gearing can be good. As I see it, though, the problem is that the benefits are hugely...

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5 tax-time tips for property investors

A tax-time mistake can be a costly one for Australian property investors, so here are some tips to help you navigate...

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3 ways to reduce the amount of capital gains you will pay this tax time

Investors who have sold financial products for a profit are being urged to use the last month of the financial year to...

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How will market forces, super and tax changes impact your portfolio

Are Aussies fond of property or is it merely an avenue to secure a comfortable retirement?

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What you need to know from the latest federal budget and Vic’s tax tweaks

The budget has come and gone with some “outstanding initiatives for those looking to get into the property market”.

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Victorian government attempts to hijack property boom with new taxes

Ahead of this week’s state budget, the Victorian government has flagged several new tax measures targeting property...

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REIA applauds Frydenberg’s budget

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has looked favourably on the measures handed down in this week’s federal...

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Look beyond the obvious when calculating tax deductions

Tax deductions can be concealed behind walls, in ceilings, under floors and on roofs – the combined value of which...

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Property industry welcomes overhaul of super performance test

The property industry has welcomed the government’s announced overhaul of the superannuation performance test, which...

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Buyers' agents receive key legal recognition in NSW

Buyers’ agents have been formally recognised in NSW’s Residential Conveyancing Protocol for the role they play in...

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Whither Australian residential property investors if the government goes radical?

The New Zealand government has taken extraordinary steps to curb runaway property prices, and it’s not inconceivable...

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The common mistakes property investors make when filing tax returns

Many property owners miss out on potential tax deductions. Here are the common mistakes investors make when filing...

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Investment sweeteners safe in pre-election budget

With a pre-election budget just around the corner, property investors are confident certain tax breaks won’t be...

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Governments must step in on stamp duty: CEO

It’s the low interest rate environment that has ensured the property market has continued its boom-time run,...

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REIA calls for holistic review of all property taxes

Negative gearing and capital gains tax on property investments should be retained in their current form, the Real...

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