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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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Push for 'long overdue' property minister ramps up

One industry body has continued its calls to establish a dedicated property services commissioner and take away...
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Federal election 2019: Labor’s negative gearing, tax reforms explained

Depending on who wins the May 2019 federal elections, property investors could be facing major changes in policies....
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Current negative gearing policy v Labor’s negative gearing policy

Negative gearing has long been popular as a tax minimisation strategy, allowing investors to offset losses incurred...
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Thousands of property investors set for tax audit

The Australian Taxation Office has announced that it is doubling the number of audits on “dodgy” rental deductions...
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Expert insight: How changes to negative gearing may affect the property market

The upcoming federal election has people concerned about the future of property investment. How exactly will Labor’s...
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Tax benefits of negative gearing

Investors often look into negative gearing as one of the most effective tax minimisation strategies. How do negatively...
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'Dire' errors: experts hit out at Labor's negative gearing modelling

Further analysis of investing data suggests the Labor party's negative gearing policy is relying on incorrect data.
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Labor’s negative gearing modelling called into question

Labor is being called on to explain the modelling of its negative gearing policy, as new figures suggest the numbers...
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‘Live in’ renovators at risk of missing out on tax deductions

Investors who choose to live in an investment property before renting it out could mean thousands of Australians are...
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Why negative gearing doesn’t have a big influence over the property market

Negative gearing has been an ongoing hot topic in the property industry, but some believe it doesn’t have a...
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How Labor’s negative gearing policy could impact Australia’s housing market

There has been plenty of talk around Labor’s negative gearing policy and to what extent it could impact the housing...
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Negative gearing reform 'unpopular' black hole for investors

The results of a new survey show that the majority of Australians don’t understand the federal opposition’s...
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Landlord slugged with $13k fine for withholding bonds

A Western Australian landlord has been charged over $13,000 for failing to lodge rental bonds from two tenants.
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Should property investors expect sweeteners in this year's budget?

With the federal budget right around the corner, should property investors be getting excited to see any policies to...
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Critical dates and details released on Labor's negative gearing, CGT changes

After much speculation and investor angst, shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has announced when the Labor party, if elected,...
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More details released on build-to-rent tax model

In addition to announcing further details regarding the Labor party’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes,...
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NSW election result an opportunity for property reform

Following NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s win at the NSW state election, a key property figurehead has renewed...
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What the NSW election result means for property investors

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is set to remain in power for another term, so what does that mean for property...
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Crucial cladding compliance deadline approaching

Property owners in Queensland have up until the end of the working week to make sure they comply with combustible...
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What Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax means for investors

Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax policy changes could have significant impacts for property investors,...
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