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Tax & Legal • 20 Mar 2019
More focus on infrastructure, less on migration: Property experts
The Morrison government announced on Wednesday its plan for addressing population growth and congestion issues, but not everyone is pleased.
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Tax & Legal • 14 Mar 2019
Property investors targeted in major ATO blitz
An audit revealed 90 per cent of tax deduction claims on rental properties were inappropriate, prompting the Tax Office to signal a crackdown on property investors. 
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Tax & Legal • 14 Mar 2019
Senator calls for the abolishment of stamp duty
The lead candidate for a political party in NSW has announced a policy advocating for the removal of stamp duty in the state if elected.
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Tax & Legal • 11 Mar 2019
ATO sounds alarm on ‘concerning’ property strategy
The Tax Office has raised the alarm about a strategy some Australians are using for property which could put their retirement savings at risk. 
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Tax & Legal • 07 Mar 2019
How changes to tax law could impact your bottom dollar
In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show recorded live on site at the Institute of Public Accountants, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the IPA’s...
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Tax & Legal • 07 Mar 2019
Industry body calls for improvement to agent training
The CEO of a real estate body has called on the NSW government to improve the standards for selling agents, who currently only need four days of training to sell...
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Tax & Legal • 06 Mar 2019
New modelling reveals cost of proposed property tax changes
Modelling by an investor lobby group has found Labor’s proposed policies to change negative gearing and capital gains tax will cost the country $32 billion.
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Tax & Legal • 27 Feb 2019
Industry body president using powerful position for property change
The president of a NSW real estate position has been claimed to be one of Sydney’s most 100 powerful people, and she says she’s using her position to better help...
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Tax & Legal • 26 Feb 2019
49% of investors less likely to invest under Labor policies: Survey
The results of a new survey polling current and potential property investors have found despite various benefits available for holding new properties, Labor’s proposed...
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Tax & Legal • 20 Feb 2019
NSW market 'strangled' by taxes and red tape, lobbyist argues
The last 18 months have created lots of red tape and taxes on property to ‘strangle’ the current market, according to the director of an industry body. 
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