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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The devil in the details for investors chasing depreciation benefits

Even the smartest investors may be surprised to find out exactly what items are eligible for tax deductions.

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Revealed: Top tax mistakes from property investors

The Tax Office has released a new toolkit for managing rental properties, after it identified areas that property...

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$300k and lower taxes: How older Aussies are using property to boost their savings

Older Australians are taking advantage of a government scheme that allows them to boost their retirement income...

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What's on the ATO's radar with property and super?

With the ATO closely monitoring property investments made through superannuation funds at the moment, it is vital that...

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Got property in your super fund? Here’s what the ATO is watching

Investors with property in their self-managed superannuation fund should be wary of strategies that the Tax Office is...

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ATO to scrutinise short-term rentals this tax time

Investors with properties on short-term rental sites who didn’t see any income will be closely examined by the ATO...

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Warning issued for early bird tax returns

Property investors eager to cash in on their tax return this financial year might want to take their time as filing too...

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A checklist for landlords: Know your rights and responsibilities

Many landlords are unclear about the details and extent of their legal rights and responsibilities towards tenants....

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PM's housing minister pick prompts calls for nationwide changes

Sunday’s announcement of a Minister for Housing shows that the federal government considers housing a national...

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3 big-ticket tax items for property investors this EOFY

End of financial year is fast approaching, and there are some big tax considerations for property investors that will...

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Should property investors expect changes to negative gearing?

In light of the federal opposition’s stunning election loss, property experts have weighed up the likelihood of...

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Property industry reacts to new cabinet, property minister

With a new government comes a chance to shake up the cabinet. This time there’s two property-related ministers in the...

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Halving stamp duty is the only solution to housing affordability

Australians looking to move up the property ladder are being hindered by a population spending too long in the...

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A property investor’s wish list under the Coalition government

With the federal Coalition government winning another term, property investors will see three more years of the current...

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Property industry reacts to Liberal Party win

Various figures in the property industry have reacted to the results of the federal election, with some welcoming the...

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Federal election 2019: Which parties have property policies?

With the next federal election right around the corner, it can be difficult to know which parties hold what particular...

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Federal election 2019 analysis: What voting for the major parties means for property

The result of the upcoming federal election is likely to have an impact on the property market, and it all depends on...

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How much would negative gearing changes impact maintenance?

New analysis has found how much is being spent on the repairs and maintenance of negatively geared properties, with...

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New modelling reveals how much investors pay in taxes

New modelling of how much tax investors pay to the government under current negative gearing and capital gains tax...

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What the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme means for the property market

With the Coalition government announcing a new scheme for first home buyers and then the Labor Party agreeing to match...

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