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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 1 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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Putting a house into a family trust in Australia read icon 5 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Sep 2022
Putting a house into a family trust in Australia
A family trust is one of the most popular ways to safeguard assets for your loved ones, including children, parents and other beneficiaries.
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Tax & Legal • 20 Sep 2022
Hiding pets still a trend despite increasing landlord approval
New research on tenancy reveals that one in four leases has a clause permitting pets. However, many renters still hide their pets.
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PIPA panel set to ponder property investments future read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 17 Sep 2022
PIPA panel set to ponder property investments future
An upcoming seminar will dive deep into the problems plaguing the property investment sphere now and in the future.
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Government introduces incentive for pensioners to downsize read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 09 Sep 2022
Government introduces incentive for pensioners to downsize
An additional 12-month asset test exemption is set to be introduced to help incentivise more pensioners to downsize and free up housing stock for young families.
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