Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Tax & Legal • 01 Feb 2011
Landlords lose in new laws
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will have significant repercussions for both tenants and landlords, according to Ray White.
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Tax & Legal • 11 Jan 2011
New laws for NSW retail landlords
The New South Wales government yesterday issued a draft of the Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2011 for public comment.
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Tax & Legal • 30 Nov 2010
First home owner grant cap to rise in NSW
First home buyers in New South Wales are set to benefit from an increase in the first home owner grant cap as of next year.
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Tax & Legal • 16 Aug 2010
Negative gearing opportunities to stay
Property investors breathed a sigh of relief this week after the federal government and the federal opposition party ruled out the prospect of abolishing negative...
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Tax & Legal • 11 Aug 2010
Negative Gearing Here To Stay - August 2010
In good news for budding investors, the federal government plus the opposition party have ruled out the prospect of abolishing negative gearing.
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Tax & Legal • 30 Nov 1999
Safeguarding your home
How would you meet your mortgage repayments if your income stopped tomorrow?
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Tax & Legal • 30 Nov 1999
Protect your family home against unforseen misfortune
Have you ever thought about what would happen to your mortgage if you had an accident or become seriously ill and could no longer work?
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Tax & Legal • 30 Nov 1999
Save more cash with energy efficiency
The increasing cost of living is taking its toll on Australians’ hip pockets, however just the simplest changes to your household habits could reduce utility costs and...
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Tax & Legal • 30 Nov 1999
Down to depreciation
Tracey Lunniss highlights how a sound tax structure can help you get into your first investment property.
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Tax & Legal • 30 Nov 1999
Possession before settlement
Many buyers opt to move into a home before settlement formerly takes place, but is it a wise thing to do?
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