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Tax & Legal • 18 Feb 2023

South Australia becomes latest state to target rental bidding

Rent bidding is set to be outlawed in South Australia under planned reforms aimed at tackling the state’s worsening affordability crisis.

Tax & Legal • 18 Feb 2023

Host of legislative reforms to be implemented in Qld

The Palaszczuk government announced the latest round of legislative changes that will, amongst others, make it easier to redevelop ageing units.

Tax & Legal • 17 Feb 2023

It’s time for NSW landlords to have their say

A new Real Estate of NSW (REINSW) campaign aims to bring balance to the housing crisis.

Tax & Legal • 04 Feb 2023

Albanese government urged to review property tax systems for economic stability

To ensure Australia’s economy would avoid a recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Albanese government to engage in broader tax reforms,...

Tax & Legal • 19 Jan 2023

Accountants urge home buyers to weigh cost of dodging stamp duty

Opting to pay an annual tax rather than stamp duty is “a double-edged sword” and could even raise house prices.

Tax & Legal • 18 Jan 2023

NSW Labor’s hefty election housing promises

As NSW’s Labor Party look to emulate its federal counterparts and win office at the looming 25 March election, Opposition Leader Chris Minns has announced his...

Tax & Legal • 18 Jan 2023

Stamp duty v property tax: What NSW first home buyers should consider

Should NSW first home buyers avail of the state’s new property tax scheme or stick with paying stamp duty when purchasing a home this year? An expert weighs which...

Tax & Legal • 05 Jan 2023

What reforms to property taxation could mean for first home buyers

In a property market already difficult for first home buyers to access, there’s been much conversation on the potential benefits of replacing stamp duty with an annual...

Tax & Legal • 15 Dec 2022

ATO targets dodgy deductions for holiday homes

Thousands of dollars in claims “that would fail the pub test” contribute to $1.6bn tax shortfall, assistant commissioner says.

Tax & Legal • 14 Dec 2022

Rent bidding to be outlawed in NSW

“An advertised rental fee should be just that,” claimed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet as he announced the regulatory changes.