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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 ensure properties are asbestos-free

The NSW government has issued a statement reminding the community about a register that enables one to know whether...
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Key changes to impact tenancy laws come March

NSW Fair Trading has highlighted a number of tenancy law changes set to kick off on 23 March 2020.
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Concerns raised on Victoria government’s rental law reforms

Concerns have been raised about the Victoria government’s next stage of rental law reforms, in a similar fashion to...
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New off-the-plan laws to see ‘greater’ purchaser transparency

New requirements for residential off-the-plan contracts have kicked off in NSW, with the aim to “bring greater...
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Qld rental reforms slammed again

Another group has condemned the Queensland government’s proposed rental reforms, saying they represent just how...
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Depreciation and the value-add it offers investors

The ability of depreciation to improve a property investor’s portfolio position should not be underestimated, a...
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Qld rental reforms a ‘slap in the face’ for investors

“Reckless”, “damaging” and “onerous” are the words being used by an industry body to describe the most...
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Strata shake-up could see pet and smoking bans enforced

Pet and smoking bans could form part of new strata laws currently being considered by Queensland’s state government.
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Investors to see ease on vacant land deduction restrictions

A tax specialist has provided insight into proposed vacant land deduction restrictions being eased, and how this...
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Property divorce settlements to see major shake-up

A tax strategist has warned that a recent ruling by the Australian Taxation Office may have profound implications on...
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The tax ‘goldmines’ available to investors

A tax depreciation company has provided insight into what assets investors should be looking to capitalise on.
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Balcony collapse inquest will be ‘significant’ for new builds

An inquest into the Doncaster balcony collapse, which killed two people in 2017, could have major ramifications for the...
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ACT flags greater protection against dodgy builds

ACT building owners are set to be better protected from dodgy builds, with the introduction of new laws that will see...
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5 rights your agent has

Ever been in a debate with a tenant? Here’s how your agent can help.
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Qld property owners urged to act now on smoke alarm compliance

Property owners in Queensland strata schemes have been advised to ensure their units are compliant with the state...
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SA land tax reforms to negatively impact tenants

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has revealed there is “deep concern” coming from members of the...
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The tenancy changes coming to the ACT

Changes to standard tenancy agreements, set to be rolled out next month, will have a profound impact on the ACT’s...
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Why tax deductions could be coming your way

There’s more than $3.60 million in tax deductions to be claimed by potential property investors who successfully bid...
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Don’t get caught up in the negative gearing ‘romance’

Negative gearing is just a flash way to say that you are making a loss on your property, a chartered tax adviser has...
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Why you can’t be a slave to a property tax deduction

A tax expert has warned property investors about the lure of solely prioritising tax deductions on rental property...
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