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Relaxation of planning regulations to be raised in Qld summit read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 19 Oct 2022
Relaxation of planning regulations to be raised in Qld summit
With the ongoing supply shortage taking centre stage in the upcoming Queensland housing summit, a property developer is lobbying for the relaxation of planning...
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Stamp duty alternative not a straightforward solution: CA ANZ read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 14 Oct 2022
Stamp duty alternative not a straightforward solution: CA ANZ
According to the member body, research will be paramount for buyers weighing up between the traditional tax and the state government’s latest offering.
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The long-term cost of yield chasing read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 12 Oct 2022
The long-term cost of yield chasing
According to one expert, investors with tunnel vision for high rental yields are missing a trick to build wealth and boost their portfolio.
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New NSW tool sparks stamp duty v land tax decision-making read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 12 Oct 2022
New NSW tool sparks stamp duty v land tax decision-making
A new online calculator from the NSW government aims to assist first home buyers enter home ownership.
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Tax & Legal • 07 Oct 2022
Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water
A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property without adequate qualifications. 
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How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Oct 2022
How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach
The telecommunications giant’s security breach has compromised the data of millions of Australians. Here is what you need to know:
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An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 30 Sep 2022
An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax
The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023.
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Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 30 Sep 2022
Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO
The ATO is urging SMSFs to get their asset valuations done before their annual audit to help avoid delays and late lodgments.
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Accountants slam Queensland land tax as revenue grab read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 29 Sep 2022
Accountants slam Queensland land tax as revenue grab
A major accounting body backs condemnation of the levy by NSW Premier and says it amounts to “double taxation at its worst”.
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Where are NSW first home owners buying? read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 27 Sep 2022
Where are NSW first home owners buying?
The NSW government unveiled the top 20 suburbs where aspiring home owners are buying in. 
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