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Tax & Legal • 14 Nov 2023

Canberra expands stamp duty exemption

The ACT government’s stamp duty concession will now apply to off-the-plan properties valued up to $800,000.

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Tax & Legal • 09 Nov 2023

New Victorian land tax will impact SMSFs with residential property: expert

SMSF trustees with residential property in Victoria will be impacted by the proposed change to the vacant residential land tax (VRLT) set to apply from 1 January 2025,...

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Tax & Legal • 07 Nov 2023

Greens threaten 650% rate increase on Brisbane landlords

As part of the party’s push to win the city’s 2024 mayoral election, it has promised increased rate hikes for landlords who hike rents.

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Tax & Legal • 06 Nov 2023

ACT developer under fire for multiple business failures

A property developer party to the failure of five companies has received a two-year suspension from managing corporations by the Australian Securities and Investments...

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Tax & Legal • 12 Oct 2023

WA extends stamp duty relief

Eligible property buyers in Western Australia can now claim a stamp duty reduction on apartments that are under construction.

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Tax & Legal • 09 Oct 2023

Energy-efficient rental updates to attract tax write-off under new proposal

In an effort to lower energy costs for renters and contribute to reducing the use of fossil fuels, a federal MP has proposed granting landlords an instant tax write-off...

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Tax & Legal • 04 Oct 2023

Explained: Victoria’s expanded tax on vacant properties

Describing it as a “financial incentive” for investors who rent out homes or develop land, the Victorian government has proposed a tax on the owners of long-term...

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Tax & Legal • 02 Oct 2023

Investor concerns mount over Victorian land tax

With the Victorian government introducing new levies, an investor has sounded the alarms on how this could impact property portfolios.

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Tax & Legal • 26 Sep 2023

‘Think again’ before fudging property reporting, ATO warns investors

Sellers are incorrectly claiming capital gains exemptions on properties that have served other purposes than primary homes, according to the Australian Taxation Office...

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Tax & Legal • 15 Sep 2023

Is a certified quantity surveyor a good idea?

With tax time in full swing, and the Australian Taxation Office recently revealing its plans to crackdown on property investors’ tax returns, do investors have all the...

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