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Tax & Legal • 18 Jul 2024
Tasmania closer to letting renters keep pets
Tenants will be allowed to keep pets without the owner’s consent in most circumstances, once the bill, currently before Parliament, is passed.
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Tax & Legal • 15 Jul 2024
Tax and Airbnb: What you need to know
Airbnb is a hero of the sharing economy. By matching property owners with potential guests, it’s an alternative accommodation renaissance. As a landlord, you set the...
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Tax & Legal • 08 Jul 2024
Which NSW councils will be using AI to fast-track DAs?
The NSW government’s plan to use AI to speed up development approvals has entered the trial phase.
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Tax & Legal • 05 Jul 2024
Tax planning: Critical things investors can do to maximise returns and minimise liabilities
As a property investor or home buyer, tax planning is crucial. Done correctly, it can significantly enhance your returns and reduce liabilities. In this article, I’ll...
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Tax & Legal • 04 Jul 2024
WA planning reforms will cut back red tape
Western Australians looking to undertake small residential projects can now undergo a simpler approval process.
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Tax & Legal • 03 Jul 2024
WA’s STRA register is now open
Owners who register their holiday let properties by September 2024 will get to skip the $250 annual registration fee.
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Tax & Legal • 03 Jul 2024
Engineered stone is now banned: What property owners need to know
A nationwide ban on engineered stone has now come into effect. If you have a contract to have the material installed, or it’s already present in your property, make...
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Tax & Legal • 02 Jul 2024
ACT cracks down on ‘dodgy building’ with new developer laws
The ACT’s Property Developers Bill will hold developers accountable for poor-quality residential work.
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Tax & Legal • 01 Jul 2024
WA building supervisor cops $40k fine for negligence on residential construction
Repairs to the properties will reportedly cost millions.
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Tax & Legal • 01 Jul 2024
SA’s new rental laws are now in effect
The most significant reforms to South Australia’s residential tenancy laws in decades come into play today, 1 July.
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