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Damian Collins read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 22 Jul 2020
7 ways to ‘reinvigorate’ WA’s rental market
A real estate body is advocating for seven changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), noting that such changes will provide a well-needed boost to Western...
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The real cost of investing read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Jul 2020
$250k in taxes on a $500k property: The real cost of investing
The $13.1 billion in negative gearing benefits dished out to investors in 2017–18 was nothing compared to the staggering surge in taxes being paid by those same...
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testamentary trust will read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Jul 2020
3 reasons to have a testamentary trust will
Every property investor needs a testamentary trust will, a lawyer has said.
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my rights if my investment property has defects read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Jul 2020
What are my rights if my investment property has defects?
With the high-profile cases of Mascot and Opal Towers revealing how serious defects can be, it’s little wonder investors in new properties may be worried about...
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REIA supports NSW tax reform read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 06 Jul 2020
REIA supports NSW tax reform
A proposal by the NSW government, which could see a major overhaul of the tax system, has been welcomed by industry experts.
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sell your property due to your divorce read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Jul 2020
Have to sell your property due to your divorce? Here’s how to navigate the current market
The coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges in the real estate environment. Many sellers are withdrawing from the market and would-be buyers are putting...
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rentals and tax read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 30 Jun 2020
Short-term rentals and tax: What you need to know
The Australian Taxation Office has offered insight into its treatment of short-term rentals this financial year, noting that both bushfires and COVID-19 have wreaked...
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mobile home owners read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 29 Jun 2020
Standard agreements set in stone for WA mobile home owners
Western Australians who call residential and caravan parks home will be better protected after new laws were passed by State Parliament.
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Expired property leases read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 29 Jun 2020
Expired property leases placing investors at risk
Investors holding commercial property through a self-managed super fund should ensure their lease is still up to date, especially if they plan to rely on certain...
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Tax & Legal • 26 Jun 2020
Depreciation deductions ‘never needed more’ for landlords
Australia’s largest provider of tax depreciation schedules has flagged how lucrative tax benefits will provide a financial boost for landlords who have been struggling...
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