Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Tax & Legal • 19 Feb 2019

‘Train wreck’ tax changes for property raised with PM

The Liberal government organised a roundtable with many of Australia’s top property experts to discuss what changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax would...

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Tax & Legal • 18 Feb 2019

$1m-plus fines loom as new building compliance deadlines approach

Both NSW and Queensland have deadlines fast approaching relating to proper use of building materials, with penalties for non- compliance reaching up to $220,000 or two...

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Tax & Legal • 13 Feb 2019

Tax, legal and practical tips for splitting single-occupancy homes

Here are some vital considerations for property investors to minimise costs and maximise gains when splitting single-occupancy homes into two or more private dwellings.

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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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