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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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Labor’s negative gearing modelling called into question

Labor is being called on to explain the modelling of its negative gearing policy, as new figures suggest the numbers...
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‘Live in’ renovators at risk of missing out on tax deductions

Investors who choose to live in an investment property before renting it out could mean thousands of Australians are...
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Why negative gearing doesn’t have a big influence over the property market

Negative gearing has been an ongoing hot topic in the property industry, but some believe it doesn’t have a...
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How Labor’s negative gearing policy could impact Australia’s housing market

There has been plenty of talk around Labor’s negative gearing policy and to what extent it could impact the housing...
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Negative gearing reform 'unpopular' black hole for investors

The results of a new survey show that the majority of Australians don’t understand the federal opposition’s...
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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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