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Tax & Legal • 03 Oct 2024

Investors warned about ATO data matching ahead of tax deadline

As the tax deadline for the 2023–24 financial year approaches on 31 October, the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has urged property investors to...

Tax & Legal • 27 Sep 2024

Property industry warns against ‘unwise’, ‘illogical’ negative gearing moves

Amid reports that the government is considering changes to Australia’s negative gearing and capital gains policies, industry leaders are drawing attention to the...

Tax & Legal • 25 Sep 2024

NSW reforms to cut rental costs and simplify pet ownership

The state’s renters could soon find it easier to own pets and pay rent without additional costs as a result of new reforms set to be introduced in Parliament.

Tax & Legal • 20 Sep 2024

Family home: no death taxes, but avoid the CGT trap

An inherited residence can attract CGT, highlighting the need for proper estate planning so beneficiaries aren’t penalised with a large tax bill.

Tax & Legal • 17 Sep 2024

First round of HAFF funding set to deliver over 13k homes

After a much delayed announcement, funding for the initial pipeline of projects in the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) has been greenlit.

Tax & Legal • 16 Sep 2024

Strata sector clean-up: Industry leaders commit support

In the two biggest apartment markets in the nation, industry leaders have stressed that they will work with governments to reform the strata sector.

Tax & Legal • 09 Sep 2024

Holding on to the family home until you die? Watch out for CGT

If your next-of-kin sell the family home after your death, there are two rules they need to follow to avoid getting slapped with a hefty capital gains tax (CGT) bill.

Tax & Legal • 05 Sep 2024

New tax laws change the game for Victorian investors

Commercial property investors are dealing with a whole new ballgame since the state decided to do away with stamp duty.

Tax & Legal • 04 Sep 2024

ACT: Sunset clause reforms ‘working as intended’

The ACT’s 2021 off-the-plan sales reforms have improved buyer confidence, according to a recent review.

Tax & Legal • 04 Sep 2024

8 in 10 Australians support Victoria’s energy efficiency laws

New research has revealed strong approval for the state’s new minimum energy standards, and for potential nationwide expansion of the reform.