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Tax & Legal • 10 Apr 2019
Labor’s negative gearing modelling called into question
Labor is being called on to explain the modelling of its negative gearing policy, as new figures suggest the numbers don't stack up. 
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Tax & Legal • 09 Apr 2019
‘Live in’ renovators at risk of missing out on tax deductions
Investors who choose to live in an investment property before renting it out could mean thousands of Australians are putting potential “lucrative” tax deductions at...
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Tax & Legal • 08 Apr 2019
Why negative gearing doesn’t have a big influence over the property market
Negative gearing has been an ongoing hot topic in the property industry, but some believe it doesn’t have a significant impact on the property market anyways. Here are...
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Tax & Legal • 05 Apr 2019
How Labor’s negative gearing policy could impact Australia’s housing market
There has been plenty of talk around Labor’s negative gearing policy and to what extent it could impact the housing market and investors if they are elected in the...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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