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5 tips for landlords to survive tax time read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 17 May 2017
5 tips for landlords to survive tax time
With tax time fast approaching, property investors may not be prepared. One landlord insurance specialist gives some tips on how to play nice with the tax man.
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Property investors could be big budget losers, says tax expert read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 12 May 2017
Property investors could be big budget losers, says tax expert
Treasurer Scott Morrison’s 2017 federal budget includes proposed changes that will affect residential property investors Australia-wide, and not in a good way, says...
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New legislation to transform real estate in Victoria read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 10 Apr 2017
New legislation to transform real estate in Victoria
Buyers and sellers of residential property in Victoria need to be aware of new price-quoting legislation which will affect the way agents quote and market homes, says...
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Unlocking a house read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 30 Mar 2017
What are your legal obligations when buying a property through your SMSF?
Promoted by esuperfund Purchasing an investment property through your SMSF is not as simple as buying a personal investment property. There are laws and regulations...
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pie chart tax piece tax tips for property investors how to get money back read icon 4 min read
Tax & Legal • 13 Mar 2017
Tax tips for property investors: how to get more money back
Are you missing out on certain claims and deductions when it comes to tax time? Here’s how property investors can make the most of their tax returns.
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Negative gearing debates driving rental prices read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 10 Mar 2017
Negative gearing debates driving rental prices
According to the latest figures released by REA Group, rents are continuing to rise as demands for housing are not met.
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National body urges caution around capital gains tax read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 22 Feb 2017
National body urges caution around capital gains tax
The Property Council of Australia has come out in force against potential changes to the capital gains tax.
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Western Australia investors hamstrung by property taxes read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 Feb 2017
Western Australia investors hamstrung by property taxes
A recent REIWA survey of Western Australia's property seekers found 90 per cent of respondents consider state property taxes a barrier to owning or investing in...
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What is a tax depreciation schedule and how can it change your tax return? read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 13 Feb 2017
What is a tax depreciation schedule and how can it change your tax return?
Albert Einstein said if you can’t explain something simply, then you don’t understand it well enough. So, it’s time to test my understanding of tax depreciation...
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Everything you need to know about holiday home tax read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 10 Feb 2017
Everything you need to know about holiday home tax
During the summer months, there can be a boost in investors looking to purchase holiday property. Here are some tax tips you need to be aware of for your home in the...
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