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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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How to avoid property fraud

Investors are being warned after new figures showed a rising number of property frauds involving the use of false bank...

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Real estate body pleads to protect Qld property market

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is strongly urging the Palaszczuk government to protect the state’s property...

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‘No need’: WA hits back at potential tenancy legislation extension

REIWA has called for the emergency period tenancy legislation for residential and commercial properties in Western...

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Stamp duty stamped out in NSW

New homes under $800,000 will be stamp duty free under a state government plan to provide a “targeted boost” to...

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3 tax errors made by property investors

There are three common mistakes property investors make when it comes to maximising their tax return, according to BMT...

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Sacking stamp duty could make houses cheaper: Here’s how

Stamp duty and payroll tax are being blamed for dwindling new housing approvals in major Australian cities, which in...

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7 ways to ‘reinvigorate’ WA’s rental market

A real estate body is advocating for seven changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), noting that such changes...

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$250k in taxes on a $500k property: The real cost of investing

The $13.1 billion in negative gearing benefits dished out to investors in 2017–18 was nothing compared to the...

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3 reasons to have a testamentary trust will

Every property investor needs a testamentary trust will, a lawyer has said.

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What are my rights if my investment property has defects?

With the high-profile cases of Mascot and Opal Towers revealing how serious defects can be, it’s little wonder...

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REIA supports NSW tax reform

A proposal by the NSW government, which could see a major overhaul of the tax system, has been welcomed by industry...

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Have to sell your property due to your divorce? Here’s how to navigate the current market

The coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges in the real estate environment. Many sellers are...

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Short-term rentals and tax: What you need to know

The Australian Taxation Office has offered insight into its treatment of short-term rentals this financial year, noting...

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Standard agreements set in stone for WA mobile home owners

Western Australians who call residential and caravan parks home will be better protected after new laws were passed by...

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Expired property leases placing investors at risk

Investors holding commercial property through a self-managed super fund should ensure their lease is still up to date,...

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Depreciation deductions ‘never needed more’ for landlords

Australia’s largest provider of tax depreciation schedules has flagged how lucrative tax benefits will provide a...

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EOFY: Big-ticket items you should be claiming on your investment property

Tax time is nearly here again. If you own a property as an investor, you might already be thinking about preparing for...

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Top tax tips for property investors this year

With 30 June less than two weeks away, a mid-tier accounting firm has outlined some important tax considerations for...

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‘Overly bureaucratic’: REIV airs concern over coronavirus land tax relief

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has voiced serious concern about the process that is currently in place...

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Dodgy building sales to be stopped in NSW

Defective buildings will not be allowed to be sold to consumers in NSW come September, after new state legislation...

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