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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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Landlord slugged with $13k fine for withholding bonds

A Western Australian landlord has been charged over $13,000 for failing to lodge rental bonds from two tenants.
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Should property investors expect sweeteners in this year's budget?

With the federal budget right around the corner, should property investors be getting excited to see any policies to...
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Critical dates and details released on Labor's negative gearing, CGT changes

After much speculation and investor angst, shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has announced when the Labor party, if elected,...
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More details released on build-to-rent tax model

In addition to announcing further details regarding the Labor party’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes,...
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NSW election result an opportunity for property reform

Following NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s win at the NSW state election, a key property figurehead has renewed...
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What the NSW election result means for property investors

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is set to remain in power for another term, so what does that mean for property...
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Crucial cladding compliance deadline approaching

Property owners in Queensland have up until the end of the working week to make sure they comply with combustible...
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What Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax means for investors

Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax policy changes could have significant impacts for property investors,...
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ATO sets crackdown on missing tax dollars from Airbnb hosts

There is a significant amount of tax dollars that have gone missing through the Airbnb gig economy, as hosts are...
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More focus on infrastructure, less on migration: Property experts

The Morrison government announced on Wednesday its plan for addressing population growth and congestion issues, but not...
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Property investors targeted in major ATO blitz

An audit revealed 90 per cent of tax deduction claims on rental properties were inappropriate, prompting the Tax Office...
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Senator calls for the abolishment of stamp duty

The lead candidate for a political party in NSW has announced a policy advocating for the removal of stamp duty in the...
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ATO sounds alarm on ‘concerning’ property strategy

The Tax Office has raised the alarm about a strategy some Australians are using for property which could put their...
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How changes to tax law could impact your bottom dollar

In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show recorded live on site at the Institute of Public...
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Industry body calls for improvement to agent training

The CEO of a real estate body has called on the NSW government to improve the standards for selling agents, who...
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New modelling reveals cost of proposed property tax changes

Modelling by an investor lobby group has found Labor’s proposed policies to change negative gearing and capital gains...
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Industry body president using powerful position for property change

The president of a NSW real estate position has been claimed to be one of Sydney’s most 100 powerful people, and she...
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49% of investors less likely to invest under Labor policies: Survey

The results of a new survey polling current and potential property investors have found despite various benefits...
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NSW market 'strangled' by taxes and red tape, lobbyist argues

The last 18 months have created lots of red tape and taxes on property to ‘strangle’ the current market, according...
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‘Train wreck’ tax changes for property raised with PM

The Liberal government organised a roundtable with many of Australia’s top property experts to discuss what changes...
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