Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Bill Shorten read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 04 Apr 2019
Negative gearing reform 'unpopular' black hole for investors
The results of a new survey show that the majority of Australians don’t understand the federal opposition’s negative gearing policy or how it could impact them.
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Perth skyline at noon read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 02 Apr 2019
Landlord slugged with $13k fine for withholding bonds
A Western Australian landlord has been charged over $13,000 for failing to lodge rental bonds from two tenants.
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Josh Frydenberg read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2019
Should property investors expect sweeteners in this year's budget?
With the federal budget right around the corner, should property investors be getting excited to see any policies to boost their portfolio? We speak to one top property...
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Chris Bowen read icon 4 min read
Tax & Legal • 29 Mar 2019
Critical dates and details released on Labor's negative gearing, CGT changes
After much speculation and investor angst, shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has announced when the Labor party, if elected, would look to enact its controversial negative...
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House construction read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 29 Mar 2019
More details released on build-to-rent tax model
In addition to announcing further details regarding the Labor party’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes, the shadow treasurer also announced reforms on...
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Gladys Berejiklian read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 26 Mar 2019
NSW election result an opportunity for property reform
Following NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s win at the NSW state election, a key property figurehead has renewed calls for “much needed” property industry reform.
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Gladys Berejiklian read icon 4 min read
Tax & Legal • 25 Mar 2019
What the NSW election result means for property investors
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is set to remain in power for another term, so what does that mean for property investment in NSW? 
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Cladding read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 25 Mar 2019
Crucial cladding compliance deadline approaching
Property owners in Queensland have up until the end of the working week to make sure they comply with combustible cladding regulations.
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Bill Shorten read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 25 Mar 2019
What Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax means for investors
Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax policy changes could have significant impacts for property investors, according to a tax expert. Here’s why. 
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Airbnb mobile application read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 21 Mar 2019
ATO sets crackdown on missing tax dollars from Airbnb hosts
There is a significant amount of tax dollars that have gone missing through the Airbnb gig economy, as hosts are failing to report side incomes in their tax returns....
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