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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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Tax & Legal • 04 Mar 2023
CGT on family homes won’t be touched, PM says
The Labor government has no intention of changing capital gains tax on the family home, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated.
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Tax & Legal • 03 Mar 2023
WA puts housing at heart of latest cash splash
The McGowan government recently announced a raft of housing schemes aimed at boosting supply and increasing choice within the state’s embattled property market.
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Tax & Legal • 01 Mar 2023
Property Council welcomes election pledge of additional stamp duty changes
As election promises ramp up ahead of the NSW state elections on 25 March, the national lobbying group has endorsed a raft of changes to the First Home Buyer Choice...
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Tax & Legal • 25 Feb 2023
Do investors have the energy to deal with navigating the compliance landscape?
If you’re thinking of investing in property in 2023, don’t waste too much time with your calculator stressing about interest rate rises, trying to factor in market...
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Tax & Legal • 22 Feb 2023
Investors’ vigilance urged following rise in faux advisers
An industry heavyweight is calling for investors to conduct due diligence to ensure they aren’t enlisting the services of illegal property advisers.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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