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Tax & Legal • 07 Feb 2019
Dodgy WA landlords facing $20k fines
Landlords and agents in Western Australia are being warned to keep their tenancy bonds in order or face hefty penalties, amid a new government crackdown.
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CCTV Camera read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 06 Feb 2019
CCTV legal straps flagged for home owners
Developers or members of body corporates can add to the value of a property by adding closed-circuit television cameras, but there are important legalities to...
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Tax & Legal • 06 Feb 2019
Investor insight: Why negative gearing wasn't my strategy
Investor Cory Hill recently reached his goal of achieving six properties in his portfolio by the age of 26. To do that, he made sure his properties were positively...
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NSW Parliament read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Feb 2019
Government pushed on minister to tackle property taxes, red tape
Following months of calls for a property service commissioner, an industry body has launched a petition to place real estate under a new government body.
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Tax & Legal • 30 Jan 2019
'Absurd' negative gearing policy needs clarity, lobbyists say
Another property body has called out for Bill Shorten and Labor to clarify key elements of its negative gearing policy, which have the potential to impact investors'...
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Tax & Legal • 25 Jan 2019
Key tax considerations for your investment property
  Tax is a vital component of the value a renovation will or won't add to your investment property, but if you get it wrong, you could end up in hot water with the...
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Airbnb application read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 23 Jan 2019
Fresh tax crackdown captures short-term rental platforms
The Treasury has announced a consultation period on how tax is collected for various sharing economy services, which includes Airbnb, over concerns that users may not be...
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Tax & Legal • 23 Jan 2019
Negative gearing proposal cops more backlash following Shorten’s comments
The head of a property industry body has responded to comments made by Opposition leader Bill Shorten that Labor’s negative gearing policy will not be changed until...
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House renovation read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 21 Jan 2019
5 renovations that could save thousands in tax dollars
Renovations can be a way of adding to the value of a property, and so a quantity surveyor has identified five renovation options that can potentially save...
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Sydney Australia read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 18 Jan 2019
Top 50 NSW suburbs for total stamp duty paid revealed
The top 50 suburbs for the total amount of stamp duty paid have been revealed, according to fresh data.
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