Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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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Bushfire building standard hits public domain

With the public release of the Australian Standard for building in bushfire-prone areas, an industry association has...

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Rental bond woes unveil realtor’s trust money issues

An investigation that stemmed from revelation that a realtor employee had misappropriated rental bond money has...

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Airbnb and the insurance issue

Investors who open up their homes for use as short-term rentals could find themselves in hot water without adequate...

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Mortgage brokers now legally bound by best interests duty

Mortgage brokers are now legally required to act in the best interests of their clients, thanks to the passing of...

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The pitfall of property flipping

People who are flipping properties on a regular basis should be wary about whether or not they are classified as being...

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Talking tax: The importance of understanding your obligations

Property investors may be good at researching where to buy, what their rental returns will be like and working how to...

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Cultivating positive relationships with the Australian Taxation Office

All too often, property investors are so focused on returns that they neglect to consider the tax implications of their...

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Victoria grants tax and stamp duty relief post-bushfire crisis

The Victorian government’s provision of tax relief for people directly impacted by bushfires has been welcomed by the...

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Government looks into compulsory land acquisition laws

A new government review has been launched with the aim to soften and streamline the impact of compulsory land...

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Proposed rental reform detrimental to landlords, tenants

The Queensland government has pitched its rental reform proposals as a way to ensure safe and secure housing for...

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Are you on track to meet your new obligations?

New smoke alarm obligations have been set, with landlords required to act before 23 March 2020.

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How to ensure properties are asbestos-free

The NSW government has issued a statement reminding the community about a register that enables one to know whether...

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Key changes to impact tenancy laws come March

NSW Fair Trading has highlighted a number of tenancy law changes set to kick off on 23 March 2020.

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Concerns raised on Victoria government’s rental law reforms

Concerns have been raised about the Victoria government’s next stage of rental law reforms, in a similar fashion to...

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New off-the-plan laws to see ‘greater’ purchaser transparency

New requirements for residential off-the-plan contracts have kicked off in NSW, with the aim to “bring greater...

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Qld rental reforms slammed again

Another group has condemned the Queensland government’s proposed rental reforms, saying they represent just how...

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Depreciation and the value-add it offers investors

The ability of depreciation to improve a property investor’s portfolio position should not be underestimated, a...

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Qld rental reforms a ‘slap in the face’ for investors

“Reckless”, “damaging” and “onerous” are the words being used by an industry body to describe the most...

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Strata shake-up could see pet and smoking bans enforced

Pet and smoking bans could form part of new strata laws currently being considered by Queensland’s state government.

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Investors to see ease on vacant land deduction restrictions

A tax specialist has provided insight into proposed vacant land deduction restrictions being eased, and how this...

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