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Tax & Legal • 22 Nov 2023

‘Bitumen bandits’ spotted in South Australia

South Australians have been warned to stay on the alert after reports of scam tradies have surfaced.

Tax & Legal • 21 Nov 2023

Qld government doubles grant for first home buyers

The Palaszczuk government has raised the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 in a bid to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Tax & Legal • 17 Nov 2023

Qld reforms make it easier for body corporates to sell up

New laws in the Sunshine State look to protect unit owners and body corporates dealing with deteriorating properties, as well as land buyers looking to build.

Tax & Legal • 15 Nov 2023

Granny flats get the green light in Victoria

By December 2023, it will be much easier for Victorians to build a “small second home” on their property.

Tax & Legal • 14 Nov 2023

Canberra expands stamp duty exemption

The ACT government’s stamp duty concession will now apply to off-the-plan properties valued up to $800,000.

Tax & Legal • 09 Nov 2023

New Victorian land tax will impact SMSFs with residential property: expert

SMSF trustees with residential property in Victoria will be impacted by the proposed change to the vacant residential land tax (VRLT) set to apply from 1 January 2025,...

Tax & Legal • 07 Nov 2023

Greens threaten 650% rate increase on Brisbane landlords

As part of the party’s push to win the city’s 2024 mayoral election, it has promised increased rate hikes for landlords who hike rents.

Tax & Legal • 06 Nov 2023

ACT developer under fire for multiple business failures

A property developer party to the failure of five companies has received a two-year suspension from managing corporations by the Australian Securities and Investments...

Tax & Legal • 12 Oct 2023

WA extends stamp duty relief

Eligible property buyers in Western Australia can now claim a stamp duty reduction on apartments that are under construction.

Tax & Legal • 09 Oct 2023

Energy-efficient rental updates to attract tax write-off under new proposal

In an effort to lower energy costs for renters and contribute to reducing the use of fossil fuels, a federal MP has proposed granting landlords an instant tax write-off...