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REIA lauds scathing stamp duty report read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 26 Jul 2022
REIA lauds scathing stamp duty report
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has heaped praise on a new report that touts the benefits of stamping out stamp duty.
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Perth read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 21 Jul 2022
Warning issued as inaccurate valuations land WA valuer in hot water
An Applecross land valuer has been fined and punished by the State Administrative Tribunal for failing to meet accepted industry standards.
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Could Qld’s new property tax laws spell the end of interstate investment? read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Jul 2022
Could Qld’s new property tax laws spell the end of interstate investment?
The beginning of a new financial year often brings with it a string of legislative and economic changes, including the latest amendments to Queensland’s land tax...
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5 tax tips to max cashback on your property investment read icon 4 min read
Tax & Legal • 24 Jun 2022
5 tax tips to max cashback on your property investment
With tax season knocking at the door and the economy sailing into rougher waters, here are strategic ways property investors can maximise their property tax returns...
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ATO issues warning to late lodging SMSFs read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 10 Jun 2022
ATO issues warning to late lodging SMSFs
The ATO has reminded SMSFs that their 2020-21 SMSF annual return should now be lodged unless they have received an extension.
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Qld market read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 18 May 2022
Deceptive marketing disputes rise in hot Qld market
A booming property market in South-East Queensland has brought with it a rising number of legal disputes over how properties are presented for sale, according to a local...
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WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 18 May 2022
WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion
The state’s latest budget will build on previous rebates for off-the-plan apartments as part of a drive to improve housing supply and affordability.
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Foreign buyers remain unfazed by hefty property taxes read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 14 May 2022
Foreign buyers remain unfazed by hefty property taxes
Australian property — both commercial and residential —remains attractive to foreign investors despite major tax barriers when entering the market, according to an...
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ATO read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 11 Apr 2022
Foreign investor fined $250k for unauthorised property purchases
It’s the first-ever fine to be doled out under Australia’s foreign investments rules.
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Negative gearing read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 26 Mar 2022
Negative gearing not going anywhere
Both major Australian political parties have pledged a commitment to retain negative gearing should they be elected into power at the upcoming federal election.
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