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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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Tax & Legal • 28 Oct 2019
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 building and real estate industry.
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Tax & Legal • 25 Oct 2019
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 company directors made personally liable for...
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Tax & Legal • 21 Oct 2019
5 rights your agent has
Ever been in a debate with a tenant? Here’s how your agent can help.
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Tax & Legal • 17 Oct 2019
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 government’s smoke alarm rules.
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Tax & Legal • 10 Oct 2019
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 community when it comes to proposed changes to the land...
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Tax & Legal • 04 Oct 2019
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 property market, according to Attorney-General Gordon...
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Tax & Legal • 03 Oct 2019
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 on each of The Block’s 2019 competing...
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Tax & Legal • 26 Sep 2019
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 reminded new and aspiring investors.
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Tax & Legal • 25 Sep 2019
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 purchases through the use of an interest-only loan,...
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Tax & Legal • 20 Sep 2019
ASIC defends lending remit amid legal ‘uncertainty’
ASIC has defended the utility of its responsible lending guidance amid court rulings that have called into question current compliance practices.
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