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Tax & Legal • 24 Jun 2026

NSW ramps up war on underquoting with $110k fines

NSW buyers will be better protected against misleading property prices, with penalties for underquoting increasing to $110,000 as part of the state’s latest clampdown...

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Tax & Legal • 23 Jun 2026

SMSF borrowing ban to hit ordinary Australians, as experts warn of unintended consequences

The decision to ban future borrowing for residential property inside SMSFs is facing mounting industry backlash, with experts warning that the move will...

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Tax & Legal • 17 Jun 2026

WA roofer stung with $16k fines

A Western Australian roof repairer has been fined for failing to complete works for which he had accepted deposits, sparking a reminder for landlords to properly vet...

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Tax & Legal • 15 Jun 2026

Shoddy renovation jobs see fake builder slugged massive $170k

A Melbourne woman has been convicted and fined a massive $170,000 after she was caught pretending to be a registered builder, leaving home owners with significant repair...

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Tax & Legal • 11 Jun 2026

SA taskforce issues $200k in fines in crackdown on dodgy tradies 

A dedicated squad cracking down on dodgy South Australian tradies has issued more than $200,000 in fines since the beginning of the year, as the state government ramps...

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Tax & Legal • 08 Jun 2026

Investor tax reforms to be amended after backlash over divorce, death clause

A contentious detail of the federal tax reforms has been scrapped, ensuring exemptions remain available for jointly-owned investment properties impacted by death or...

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Tax & Legal • 04 Jun 2026

Property shake-up: Victoria tightens auction and rental laws

Proposed Victorian laws could force sellers to disclose reserve prices under a wider underquoting crackdown, while also easing break-lease costs for renters.

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Tax & Legal • 02 Jun 2026

Landlord’s costly delay leads to failed $11.8k property repair claim

A recent case where a property owner couldn’t recover over $11,800 in repairs has sparked warnings for landlords on legal obligations and the risks of poor...

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Tax & Legal • 01 Jun 2026

Scammer targets $900k WA land sale in overseas fraud attempt

A scammer’s attempt to sell a $900,000 vacant plot of land they did not own has failed, after suspicious emails put multiple Western Australian settlement agents on...

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Tax & Legal • 28 May 2026

ATO crackdown targets holiday homes used privately during peak seasons

Holiday home owners will now be required to rent out their properties during holiday peak seasons, or risk losing tax deductions, following updated guidelines from the...

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