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Tax & Legal • 26 Feb 2024
International developer claps back at accusations of ‘improper conduct’
The owners of Aurora Melbourne Central have delivered a strong statement in the face of tenant critiques.
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Tax & Legal • 26 Feb 2024
Canning stamp duty could give rise to 25% more property transactions
Data from a new report has doubled down on calls to end stamp duty in Australia.
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Tax & Legal • 23 Feb 2024
Prime Minister addresses Greens’ pressure on negative gearing
The future of Labor’s shared equity home buying scheme is in doubt as the legislation could be held up by the Greens.
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Tax & Legal • 23 Feb 2024
WA government tightens grip on short-term rentals
The Western Australian government has introduced a bill to amp up regulation of short-term rental accommodation (STRA).
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Tax & Legal • 21 Feb 2024
Mastering property tax: Tips for Aussie real estate investors
Navigating the complexities of property tax is a critical aspect of successful real estate investment in Australia. Understanding the nuances can significantly impact...
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Tax & Legal • 21 Feb 2024
SA to restrict rental increases from 1 March
The latest raft of South Australian tenancy reforms kicks in next month.
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Tax & Legal • 19 Feb 2024
Conveyancer caught up in $4.6m client fund misuse saga
Victoria’s consumer affairs watchdog has revealed it is taking disciplinary action against an Avondale Heights conveyancer for the alleged misuse of client funds.
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Tax & Legal • 13 Feb 2024
Queenslanders warned against ‘shady tradies’ advertising online
Social media marketplaces have proven to be a place for dodgy contractors to proliferate, according to Queensland’s consumer watchdog.
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Tax & Legal • 13 Feb 2024
Is the federal government reconsidering its negative gearing stance?
Questions about whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will reopen the debate on negative gearing have emerged since changes to the stage three tax cuts were...
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Tax & Legal • 12 Feb 2024
Stamp duty slogs buyers up to 6x what it did in the ’80s
New data has shown some home buyers are spending six months of the average worker’s full-time income on tax.
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