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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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Governments spearhead buyback scheme for flood-prone home owners

A new program produced by the Perrottet and Albanese governments will offer 2,000 flood-risk home owners the...
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Everything you need to know from the 2022–23 budget

With the second government of the year comes the second federal budget for 2022; here is how the first budget of the...
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Relaxation of planning regulations to be raised in Qld summit

With the ongoing supply shortage taking centre stage in the upcoming Queensland housing summit, a property developer is...
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Stamp duty alternative not a straightforward solution: CA ANZ

According to the member body, research will be paramount for buyers weighing up between the traditional tax and the...
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The long-term cost of yield chasing

According to one expert, investors with tunnel vision for high rental yields are missing a trick to build wealth and...
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New NSW tool sparks stamp duty v land tax decision-making

A new online calculator from the NSW government aims to assist first home buyers enter home ownership.
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Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water

A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property...
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How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach

The telecommunications giant’s security breach has compromised the data of millions of Australians. Here is what you...
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An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax

The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023.
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Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO

The ATO is urging SMSFs to get their asset valuations done before their annual audit to help avoid delays and late...
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Accountants slam Queensland land tax as revenue grab

A major accounting body backs condemnation of the levy by NSW Premier and says it amounts to “double taxation at its...
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Where are NSW first home owners buying?

The NSW government unveiled the top 20 suburbs where aspiring home owners are buying in. 
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Putting a house into a family trust in Australia

A family trust is one of the most popular ways to safeguard assets for your loved ones, including children, parents and...
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Hiding pets still a trend despite increasing landlord approval

New research on tenancy reveals that one in four leases has a clause permitting pets. However, many renters still hide...
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PIPA panel set to ponder property investments future

An upcoming seminar will dive deep into the problems plaguing the property investment sphere now and in the future.
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Government introduces incentive for pensioners to downsize

An additional 12-month asset test exemption is set to be introduced to help incentivise more pensioners to downsize...
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Stamp duty phase-out to boost property sales, rental supply – REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a campaign to phase out stamp duty — a reform that the...
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ACT investors threaten to pull out of local market in light of legislative amendments

Investors in the ACT have insisted they will sell their properties in light of proposed changes to the Residential...
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Everything investors need to know about Qld’s tax changes

Queensland’s tax code is changing, and investors with properties in the state might be in for a surprise.
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Land tax overhaul to deepen Qld’s rental strife

The incoming raft of changes to Queensland’s land tax laws will only add more strain to the state’s...
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