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.

Tax & Legal • 18 Aug 2023

Property leaders resoundingly back housing plans from national cabinet

“Game changing”, “strategic and sustainable” and “a boots on ground approach” are just some of the ways that industry leaders described the national...

Tax & Legal • 09 Aug 2023

WA embraces paperless conveyancing

Western Australia will no longer be issuing paper Certificates of Title, with the state going fully digital as of 7 August.

Tax & Legal • 07 Aug 2023

A tax guide for property investors

Well, the end of the 2023 financial year has clocked over and we are now in the heartland of tax return preparations. Advisors across the country, their heads stuffed...

Tax & Legal • 28 Jul 2023

Self-styled property mogul sued over alleged $32m investment scheme

A self-styled property mogul is facing legal action for raising $32 million without a licence from investors for dozens of investment schemes.

Tax & Legal • 07 Jul 2023

Stop threatening landlords with ‘misguided’ rent caps: REIV

State governments have been looking at all options to address the rental crisis, with rent caps and freezes a frequent topic of conversation. But an industry leader...

Tax & Legal • 04 Jul 2023

Beware of tax-related scams, warn authorities

Australians are cautioned to remain vigilant against tax-specific scams that entice victims with promises of lucrative financial windfall.

Tax & Legal • 03 Jul 2023

What property owners should know about WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act

Western Australia’s laws to protect Indigenous sites of cultural importance come into effect on 1 July 2023, and they might change what some property owners can do...

Tax & Legal • 03 Jul 2023

Getting the value out of property in an SMSF

An Airbnb property can represent a valuable asset to an SMSF, but don’t expect to get the same returns if the property changes use and is rented out to a related...

Tax & Legal • 30 Jun 2023

Rental bidding outlawed in South Australia

In a proactive response to the ongoing housing crisis, the South Australian government has taken a decisive step by implementing a ban on rent bidding.

Tax & Legal • 27 Jun 2023

8 of the best EOFY tax tips for landlords

It’s never been more important for investors to be prepped for tax time, according to a real estate expert.