Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

Tax and legal strategies are a key component of a strong, successful investment portfolio. Smart Property Investment provides investors with the latest updates, insights, tips and traps for maintaining these vital functions of a property portfolio.
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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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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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