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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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NSW no-ground evictions ban to begin in May

From 19 May 2025, NSW property owners will not be allowed to evict tenants nor deny pets in their properties following...

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NSW building company to face $40k fine

An NSW building and construction company is facing court and over $40,000 fine for failing to comply with paying...

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‘Modern-day mafia’: Building industry let down as CFMEU corruption claims arise

Following new corruption allegations in the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), the Coalition...

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Study warns super withdrawals will worsen affordability, but this NSW Senator claims it’ll help Aussies get on the housing ladder

A new study has alleged that allowing first-time home buyers to withdraw super for house deposits could result in house...

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Sydney builder fined $470k for unlicensed work

A Sydney builder has been fined $473,000 following over 40 breaches, including unlicensed work, excessive deposits, and...

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Qld brings back the state’s Productivity Commission

After a four-year hiatus, Queensland has reinstated its Productivity Commission, set to immediately review the state's...

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Up by 40%: Sydney’s new housing crippled by taxes

Sydney’s tax values have increased by nearly 40 per cent in five years, now accounting for half of the cost of new...

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No-fault evictions ban passes in Victoria

Victorian real estate agents, investors, and property managers are now subject to stricter regulations as the state’s...

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Victorian advisory body calls for stamp duty reform

The state’s independent advisory body, Infrastructure Victoria, has called on the government to phase out stamp duty...

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Scrutiny for property investors is on the rise: What impact is it having?

A variety of issues have culminated in increased scrutiny for Aussie property investors. There are positives and...

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REIWA calls for balanced rental reform ahead of state election

Ahead of the upcoming Western Australia election, the peak body urges the new government to carefully consider the...

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Former Melbourne construction business faces $18k fine

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a former construction business operator in Melbourne for...

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Borrowing capacity, affordability, buyers’ sentiment and FOMO: What does the rate cut mean for investors?

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate cut, a property expert forecast that investors would move quickly to...

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NSW implements strata laws to increase owners’ protections

The new legislation will bolster owners’ protections while increasing oversight and regulation of owners’...

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Wage theft: Former construction business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against former construction business operators in Sydney’s...

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Qld removes red tape for builders

Builders in Queensland will be able to deliver homes faster as a new regulation aims to slash “unnecessary...

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NSW government proposes tougher rules to protect off-the-plan home buyers

The NSW government is considering reforms that could impose financial penalties on developers who fail to deliver homes...

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Builder hit with fine for uninsured construction work

A Perth building contractor has been fined over $4,000 for working without home indemnity insurance.

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NSW peak body urges to reduce tax hurdles to boost housing supply

Following the $182 million funding announcement to boost housing development in NSW, REINSW urged the federal...

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Qld’s ‘shovel-stopping taxes’ must be overhauled to reverse state’s $218bn debt: PCA

With Queensland’s debt set to hit $218 billion by 2028, the peak body has called on the state to overhaul its...

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