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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Top 12 tax-reduction strategies for investors

With 30 June looming, both new and experienced investors are busy making sure they have all bases covered before the...

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Labor’s negative gearing model ‘dangerously misleading’

As the federal election draws closer, an industry lobby group for property investors has warned that the Labor...

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Thinking of investing your tax return?

It might be tempting to blow your tax return on an indulgent retail purchase, but if you are smart about how you...

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Avoidable tax return errors

Ahead of the end of financial year, investors are encouraged to take particular care to ensure accuracy in submissions,...

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Former PM hits out at past negative gearing failure

With the negative gearing debate refusing to go away, John Howard has reminded voters of where it all went wrong.

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The tax-time countdown is on

The end of financial year is fast approaching – have you made yourself aware of what tax returns are available to...

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‘Large-scale’ sell-off of properties under negative gearing reform

Changes to negative gearing policy could cause a mass sale of negatively geared properties and an increase in rental...

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Property tax debate intensifies following federal budget

Property experts and politicians are once again at loggerheads over what to do about property taxes, housing...

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Investors warned ahead of tax time

Property investors have been urged to act fast before the end of the financial year and informed that those who wait...

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Reduce your tax burden and create wealth

In the lead-up to the new financial year, property investors are advised to take full advantage of the tax benefits...

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HIA welcomes negative gearing decision

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government’s decision to leave negative gearing unchanged...

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Turnbull hits back at critics over negative gearing

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended the Coalition’s position after coming under criticism for ruling out...

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Negative gearing decision a win for all, says expert

The head of a property investment consultancy has welcomed the federal government’s decision on negative gearing, but...

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Tax depreciation: don't overlook the small stuff

If you aren’t seeking the right tax depreciation services, there might be tax benefits for your investment property...

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Four in five investors losing thousands at tax time

The chairman of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has urged investors to have a current depreciation...

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Buyers to benefit from new laws

Property investors in NSW will soon have access to greater discounts and more streamlined processes when purchasing...

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Downturn ahead: will negative gearing changes make it worse?

A prominent industry economist has urged the federal government to show more leadership on housing supply and policy...

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Investors missing out on property tax break

ATO figures suggest property investors are failing to claim their depreciation correctly, resulting in thousands of...

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Negative gearing changes could see values slump by 6%

A new report has suggested that changes to negative gearing policy could push rents up dramatically, while...

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Tax effective gearing

It is a term that might sound complicated, but it’s really quite simple – and it can have massive benefits for...

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