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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Tougher laws for Tas rentals

A barrage of new tenancy laws have come into effect in Tasmania, creating a greater obligation on landlords to maintain...

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Importance of claiming tax depreciation

The importance of claiming legitimate tax deductions such as depreciation has been highlighted by new ABS figures which...

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Investors ask: Bargains in Sydney

Q. Is it still possible to snap up a bargain in inner Sydney or has that ship well and truly sailed?

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Even garden gnomes can deliver tax benefits to property investors

There are a number of household items that investors could be claiming around tax time that may surprise you.

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Common tax mistakes highlighted

As the ATO plans to crack down on property investors over the coming year, a leading tax adviser has warned against...

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New laws to govern Vic sales contracts

Changes to Victorian legislation will clarify what information buyers are entitled to receive about their new property...

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How to get more money back at tax time

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Investors missing out on tax write-offs

Landlords may be losing thousands of dollars in depreciation benefits by overlooking smaller items, a quantity...

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Investors ask: Renovating properties purchased by an SMSF

Q. Can you purchase a residential property using your self-managed super fund, gut it, renovate it completely and then...

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First home owner grants: What are the changes happening across Australia?

The start of July saw a whole host of changes to the nation's First Home Owner Grants (FHOG).

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Death and taxes: What you need to know

What do you do if you and your spouse have a self-managed super fund (SMSF) and want to ensure that your superannuation...

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Government inquiry highlights negative gearing dangers

Property incentives have created a “significant source of risk” for the economy, according to the Financial System...

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Australia gains one person every minute

Historically, population growth has been a key driver in the property market and one which investors follow closely to...

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3 smart ways to use your tax refund in 2014

The financial year has ended and we're now smack bang in the middle of the crazy tax season.

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Investors ask: First SMSF property purchase

Q. I already have a self-managed super fund and I invest in property outside of the fund, but I’m concerned about...

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Inner City Bargains

FAST TRACKED FORTUNES Young investors are able to dream big, plan ahead and acquire sizeable property portfolios...

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Investing using an SMSF loan

Investing in property using a self-managed super fund (SMSF) has become an increasingly popular investment option.

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4 things you need to know about depreciation this tax season

It’s that time of year again where television advertisements start battering us with acronyms like ‘EOFYS’ and...

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Do you know what's tax deductible?

If you want to make the most out of your investment properties at tax time, you need to know all the items and expenses...

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Weighing up capital gains and rental yield

When it comes to property investment, the big question is 'what is better – a good price, strong property growth, or...

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