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Tax & Legal • 12 Feb 2019

Surprising case poses 'expensive' issue for property investors

The conclusion of a recent case found that the NSW tribunal is not considered a court, which has the head of an industry body worried for property owners and investors...

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Tax & Legal • 11 Feb 2019

Big reforms announced, tipped to impact property investors in NSW

New changes to the building and construction industry have been announced, and their impact on the property market is expected to be good news for property investors. 

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Tax & Legal • 08 Feb 2019

Gearing change may create investing ‘reversal’

If Labor’s negative gearing changes come to pass, the way property investors operate in Australia could change dramatically, a prominent real estate CEO has...

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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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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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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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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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