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.
Andrew Wallace MP read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 02 Apr 2020
Homelessness inquiry suspended
The House of Representatives standing committee on social policy and legal affairs has agreed to suspend its inquiry into homelessness in Australia in response to the...
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Gary Brickworth read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2020
Time is now to unlock ‘stored-away’ property wealth
A valuation and advisory firm has called on the government and regulators to work with financiers in unlocking existing equity in investment properties, noting it would...
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Real estate advertisments read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2020
Calls to class real estate as ‘essential’
In the event of further restrictions in response to the coronavirus, an industry group is calling for real estate services to be considered “essential” and allowed...
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Peter Koulizos read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2020
Wage subsidy to ‘relieve financial pressure’ for tenants and landlords
The federal government’s recent JobKeeper wage subsidy is set to significantly help relieve rental and mortgage stress, according to the Property Investment...
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Government to screen all foreign investment read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 31 Mar 2020
Government to screen all foreign investment
The government has introduced new regulations that will see all foreign investments in Australia screened for approval, regardless of the value or nature of the foreign...
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Top three tips on property tax read icon 4 min read
Tax & Legal • 25 Mar 2020
Expert advice: Top three tips on property tax
While property is widely considered as one of the most lucrative wealth-creation vehicles, experts remind investors of the financial responsibility that ultimately comes...
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Adam O’Grady read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 23 Mar 2020
Expert advice: Common tax mistakes by property owners
Property tax can easily be one of the most daunting aspects of investing in property, particularly for beginners. Australian Taxation Office’s Adam O’Grady shares...
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Key changes in taxation law for 2020 read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Mar 2020
Expert advice: Key changes in taxation law for 2020
As property markets recover from the most recent downturn, Adam O’Grady of the Australian Taxation Office lays out the key changes in taxation law that could impact...
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NSW landlords must note law changes read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 16 Mar 2020
NSW landlords must note law changes
NSW landlords are being advised to note changes to the state’s residential tenancy laws that will come into effect later this month.
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property in United Kingdom read icon 5 min read
Tax & Legal • 13 Mar 2020
Buying, selling or renting property in the UK? Things have changed
The United Kingdom has just announced its first budget under new Chancellor Rishi Sunak. There are ongoing concerns about how the budget will balance — in other...
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