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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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Real estate body applauds return of on-site auctions and open inspections

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has backed the state government’s decision to allow on-site property...
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Victorian rent relief protections may exclude SMSFs

Landlords owning property through an SMSF in Victoria may not be covered by the COVID-19 tenant protections that...
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NSW Fair Trading clarifies short-term rental changes

NSW Fair Trading has issued a statement highlighting the new changes to strata laws that serve to help manage...
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Emergency state parliamentary sittings prioritise housing

A number of state and territory governments are still working through their respective housing support and rental...
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New bill seeks to protect tenants

The Victorian government is set to implement a range of temporary emergency measures, some of which will aim to protect...
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Tenants without JobKeeper can still seek rent relief

Commercial tenants that don’t qualify for JobKeeper but still want rent relief from their landlords can do so...
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NT defers residential tenancy law update

The Northern Territory has indicated that it will be holding back planned changes to its Residential Tenancies Act...
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ACT government reiterates commitment to tenants and landlords

The ACT government has issued a statement expressing its commitment to Canberrans and local businesses who are...
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‘Everyone matters in real estate, including landlords’

An Australian real estate body has called on the government to reconsider aspects of recently proposed measures set to...
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Alarm bells raised on latest investment scam

Australians are urged to be vigilant against a new investment scam circulating in the Western Australian community.
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Airbnb declared illegal in NSW

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, market-leading service Airbnb has been declared illegal in NSW.
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Homelessness inquiry suspended

The House of Representatives standing committee on social policy and legal affairs has agreed to suspend its inquiry...
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Time is now to unlock ‘stored-away’ property wealth

A valuation and advisory firm has called on the government and regulators to work with financiers in unlocking existing...
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Calls to class real estate as ‘essential’

In the event of further restrictions in response to the coronavirus, an industry group is calling for real estate...
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Wage subsidy to ‘relieve financial pressure’ for tenants and landlords

The federal government’s recent JobKeeper wage subsidy is set to significantly help relieve rental and mortgage...
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Government to screen all foreign investment

The government has introduced new regulations that will see all foreign investments in Australia screened for approval,...
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Expert advice: Top three tips on property tax

While property is widely considered as one of the most lucrative wealth-creation vehicles, experts remind investors of...
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Expert advice: Common tax mistakes by property owners

Property tax can easily be one of the most daunting aspects of investing in property, particularly for beginners....
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Expert advice: Key changes in taxation law for 2020

As property markets recover from the most recent downturn, Adam O’Grady of the Australian Taxation Office lays out...
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NSW landlords must note law changes

NSW landlords are being advised to note changes to the state’s residential tenancy laws that will come into effect...
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