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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 • 12 Nov 2018
Stamp duty reform blasted for using outdated tax brackets
The CEO of a real estate body has continued his criticism of NSW’s stamp duty reforms, which were announced by the government earlier this month. 
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Tax & Legal • 08 Nov 2018
Negative gearing proposal ‘much less severe’ with key clarification
The scope of Labor’s plans for negative gearing were a point of confusion for some, and recent clarity from the Tax Institute has prompted predictions of a “much...
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Tax & Legal • 07 Nov 2018
Changes to pets in tenancies rules, and what it means for landlords
Recent legislation in Victoria allowing pets in rental properties as the default position for all tenants is gaining momentum in other Australian states, but if you...
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Tax & Legal • 06 Nov 2018
‘Misguided’ policies on new properties blasted
New properties continue to be at the core of government incentives in NSW, but some believe it’s counterproductive and to the detriment of the current property...
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Tax & Legal • 06 Nov 2018
New black hole from property taxes 'inefficient and inequitable'
The Housing Industry Association has condemned an announcement by the Victorian government, which shows how much revenue the state profits on stamp duty.
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Tax & Legal • 05 Nov 2018
New stamp duty changes in NSW could be ‘smoke and mirrors’
The NSW government has announced its plan to change stamp duty for the first time in 30 years, but property investors in one of Australia’s most popular markets...
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Tax & Legal • 02 Nov 2018
Property taxes get a bashing, govt called on for change
The president of a real estate industry body has warned of the unintended consequences of “tinkering” with “easy fix” property taxes, calling for a more...
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Tax & Legal • 01 Nov 2018
Tax time 101: Expenses that rental property investors can claim
Certain rental expenses can be claimed as a deduction when a property is rented or genuinely available for rent. Find out how investors can maximise the wealth-creation...
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Tax & Legal • 31 Oct 2018
Tax form step catching out property investors
There are new tax laws in play this tax time that property investors should be well versed in, and some features on tax return forms that could get you in trouble. 
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Tax & Legal • 31 Oct 2018
Investment tip: 5 ways to avoid common tax mistakes
After the financial year came to a close, property investors are advised to review any tax considerations for their assets in order to save time and money and ultimately...
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