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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Stamp duty slogs buyers up to 6x what it did in the ’80s

New data has shown some home buyers are spending six months of the average worker’s full-time income on tax.

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Investing in property for your SMSF

Investing in property though a self-managed super fund has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly since it...

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Foreign investment fee hike hits Parliament

The federal government has officially introduced legislation to increase foreign investor fees in an effort to stop...

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Landscaper fined for payment failures

A landscaper’s tangle with the Fair Work Ombudsman is serving as a warning to contractors that even as they’re...

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Reminder on rent bidding issued in Victoria

Real estate agencies that represent landlords are being urged to review their rental processes and practices in...

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Tradie under fire for accepting deposit for work never done

Home owners have been warned about the risks of paying large deposits upfront for work to be undertaken, after a...

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NSW ushers in ‘turbocharged’ housing system

Australia’s largest public housing provider will undergo a major transformation with the launch of Homes NSW.

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Consumers warned off portable building provider

A Queensland portable building provider that failed to provide orders to customers has been flagged by the state’s...

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Kit home company under fire for long wait times

A tiny home retailer has faced Consumer Affairs Victoria for failing to fulfil customers’ orders.

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Unresolved mould costs landlords $5.7k

In a reminder of the obligations on landlords, an ACT tribunal has ordered Canberran landlords to pay compensation for...

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Canberra developers slammed with ASIC disqualification

A pair of property developers are barred from managing corporations until 2025.

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Are you taxed on income or capital account for your property transactions, and what difference does it make?

There are three ways in which profits from land transactions may be taxed:

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Call to lift stamp duty concession thresholds by $250k in Qld

The 'lazy tax' needs an update in the Sunshine State, according to a prominent real estate CEO.

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Council rate increases to be capped in Victoria

The state government is looking to reduce pressures on household budgets over the coming two years.

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Residential construction company faces Melbourne court

A construction company has been caught in the crosshairs of the Fair Work Ombudsman for an alleged payroll failure.

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WA set for building laws overhaul

The Western Australian government has revealed its most significant reforms to building and construction laws in more...

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Defective driveway costs a warning to the construction sector

A concrete business has been held to account after it did not comply with a building remedy order whereby workmanship...

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Court fines Perth plumber for failure to fix leaks

A recent order against a Perth plumber has served as a cautionary tale for consumers to solicit reviews before engaging...

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Engineered stone to be outlawed across Australia from 1 July 2024

Engineered stone will no longer be a commonplace feature in Australian homes, following a nationwide ban on the...

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Gold Coast property investor charged with 15 counts of fraud

The director of a Queensland property investment and development firm has been charged with “numerous criminal...

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