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Tax & Legal • 25 Mar 2024
NSW review into land acquisition is underway
The state government has begun public consultations into the compulsory acquisition of private land.
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Tax & Legal • 22 Mar 2024
Qld moves forward on rental bidding ban
The Miles government has introduced a bill to ban rental bidding, establish a portable bond scheme, and protect tenant privacy, among other reforms.
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Tax & Legal • 21 Mar 2024
Victoria takes next step in abolishing stamp duty for businesses
From 1 July 2024, commercial and industrial properties in Victoria will no longer pay stamp duty.
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Tax & Legal • 18 Mar 2024
WA builder’s rego renewal axed
A Perth construction company’s registration has been cancelled on financial grounds, leaving 13 projects unfinished.
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Tax & Legal • 12 Mar 2024
The madness of removing negative gearing in a housing crisis
Recent debates on negative gearing have me reflecting on Economics 101 at the University of Otago in New Zealand.
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Tax & Legal • 11 Mar 2024
Inside the Greens' plan to create a public property developer
The Greens have announced the first of the party platforms that will lead their federal election strategy, and it puts housing in the spotlight.
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Tax & Legal • 08 Mar 2024
Full compliance needed if buying an overseas property: legal expert
SMSF trustees can invest in overseas property, however, they must ensure full compliance with the rules here and overseas, says a legal expert.
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Tax & Legal • 08 Mar 2024
Tax treatment of vacant land
If you’ve invested in vacant land with a view to building an investment property on it, the tax deductions you can claim have changed … and not for the better.
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Tax & Legal • 08 Mar 2024
Victoria expands compensation for victims of liquidated builders
Victorians whose builder has become insolvent without taking out insurance will be eligible for a special payment scheme.
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Tax & Legal • 05 Mar 2024
Victorian investors must be better incentivised
In its submission to the 2024–25 Victorian state budget, a leading real estate body has stressed the need to attract and retain property investors in the state.
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