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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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‘Stupid’ ruling hurts landlords with interstate tenancy disputes in NSW

It’s just gotten a lot harder for landlords and tenants to solve tenancy disputes in New South Wales, according to...
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2 biggest misconceptions about depreciation

BMT Tax Depreciation’s Bradley Beer has handled thousands of depreciation cases over the course of his career as a...
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How poor property choices can limit your future growth

Accountant Scott Kay has had a focus on creating a better financial future for himself for quite some time — from the...
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GST changes targeting ‘dishonest developers’ in effect

A measure to prevent unscrupulous developers from exploiting GST, which was first mentioned during Budget...
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Do you need a quantity surveyor in your financial team?

The quantity surveyor is often deemed to be one of the most important professional advisers in the construction...
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Victorian pool costs ‘significant and pointless’ burden on investors

The Victorian government has recently announced new measures to improve water safety in homes. The Real Estate...
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Beware: ATO targeting fake views

The ATO is clamping down on the large number of mistakes, errors and false claims made to it by rental property owners...
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How Increasing Your Income is the BEST solution to APRA changes

Promoted by Confidence Finance. Increasing income is the one bullet-proof way for investors to protect themselves...
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Depreciation and what it means for you

An obvious reason for people to become involved in property investment is to take advantage of market appreciation as a...
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Zoning policies: ‘oppressive’ and ‘unnecessary’

Multiple experts have come out and confirmed a recent discussion paper by the Reserve Bank of Australia: zoning is the...
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Negative gearing reform should prioritise ‘mum and dad’ investors

According to a property research institute, negative gearing prioritises those who are “more affluent”, and should...
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Abolish negative gearing to address housing affordability: Grattan

The current crisis of housing affordability has been the result of the actions of “neglectful” governments in the...
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Should you buy or renovate? Your legal rights and responsibilities

When it comes to weighing up whether to buy or renovate, TV shows like Love It or List It typically hype the tension...
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Tasmanian stamp duty discount promise is welcome but continues political games

A promise by the ruling Tasmanian Liberal Party to slash stamp duty for seniors is a welcome move likely to fuel...
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Capital gains tax for renovated and redeveloped properties

Do subdivision, amalgamation and capital improvements result in a capital gains tax (CGT) event?
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How to calculate capital gains tax: cost base, capital gains, capital losses

While there is no fixed rate for capital gains tax on investment property, there are several methods you can choose...
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Capital gains tax: timing of event and exemptions

Taxes, whether you like it or not, will be a constant part of your investment journey. Find out more about one of the...
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APRA IO reductions ‘blunt interventions’, cost taxpayers $500m

Lending restrictions put in place by APRA on interest-only loans have cost Australian taxpayers an approximate $500...
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Scott Morrison on neg gearing scandal: “The Treasurer is going to have his view”

The Treasurer has spoken out on his opposition regarding the potential implementation of Labor’s policy to remove...
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Victoria rental reforms address ‘politics’, not ‘problems’

A recently formed council of property investors has claimed that Victoria’s recent proposed reforms to the...
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