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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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Illegal activity rising in rental properties

The number of meth lab detections in rental properties is rising both in Australia and worldwide, according to REIQ.
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Property adviser suspended for unlawful activity

Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has suspended one of its members following an investigation by...
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Investors urged to claim full tax depreciation

A property investor who has saved $50,000 annually on tax has urged other investors in Western Australia to make the...
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Key things to consider about property in SMSF

With housing prices in parts of Australia currently being some of the highest in the world, many investors are likely...
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Investors Ask: Capital gains tax

  Q. I have owned an apartment for 15 years. I lived in it for six years then rented it out ever since. I have...
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New laws for landlords now in place

As of today, investors with rental properties in Tasmania are expected to adhere to newly altered rules, according to...
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US property tax changes to tempt AU super funds

Australian investors wanting exposure to US property would benefit from the potential scrapping of the US Foreign...
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Land tax: A thing of the past for savvy investors

With the recent boom in property values, land tax has caused a headache for many investors. However, for those in New...
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Investors Ask: Concerns about land tax

Q. I own three properties, all in New South Wales. I’m starting to get worried that I will have to start paying land...
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Research SMSFs over your break

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the hot topic at the moment, and they can be a powerful structure for property...
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How to invest in property through your SMSF

If you’ve ever wanted someone to explain SMSFs to you without all the gobble-de-gook commonly associated with...
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Maximise your tax deductions

  Negative Gearing has become a bit of a buzz word that is often used and not fully understood. People believe that...
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Biggest shake up to SA planning laws in 20 years

South Australia’s 20 year-old planning legislation has been called for review by the state’s planning minister John...
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More land taxes proposed

A proposal has been put forward by the Gillard government to levy land tax on family homes.
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Your property development tax questions answered

To generate more value from investment in property, some people decide to ‘manufacture’ growth and revenue by...
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Free legal guides on buying and selling released

NSW investors can double check their legal rights and responsibilities after the Law Society of NSW published free...
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Progress in trust income tax

Today the Government has released a policy options paper that further progresses the federal government's modernisation...
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Misleading duo face legal action

Promoters of a rent to buy property scheme in WA will face legal action after Consumer Protection has lodged a Supreme...
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Negative gearing not valid long-term

Negative gearing is not a valid long-term investment strategy due to the uncertainty of capital growth, according to...
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Law change for rentals with water meters

Changes to the law for properties with water meters have now come into effect, and investors must ensure they are...
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