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Tax & Legal • 01 Nov 2012
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 guides on buying and selling residential property.
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Tax & Legal • 25 Oct 2012
Progress in trust income tax
Today the Government has released a policy options paper that further progresses the federal government's modernisation of the taxation of trust income.
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Tax & Legal • 16 Oct 2012
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 Court Writ seeking an injunction against them.
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Tax & Legal • 03 Sep 2012
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 one mortgage broking group.
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Tax & Legal • 24 Aug 2012
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 following the new rules.
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Tax & Legal • 12 Jul 2012
New zoning laws spell opportunity for investors
Sweeping reforms will occur in one state to clarify which areas will be zoned for growth, and which will be restricted, according to a new government announcement.
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Tax & Legal • 06 Jul 2012
Carbon tax may slow home construction
The cost of building a home is likely to increase following the introduction of the Labor government’s carbon tax last weekend, a senior economist has claimed.
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Tax & Legal • 21 Jun 2012
Act quickly to maximise tax claim
Those who own investment properties, or are looking to buy, have been encouraged to act quickly if they wish to maximise their tax, according to Australia’s largest...
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Tax & Legal • 08 Jun 2012
Carbon tax may see investors pay more
Investors looking to build or buy new may have to fork out extra fees as a result of carbon tax, according to Queensland's peak building and construction industry...
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Tax & Legal • 28 May 2012
Tax refund not going to waste this year
More than half of Australians are planning on using their tax refund to pay off debts, according to a survey by non-bank lender Homeloans.
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