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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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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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$1m-plus fines loom as new building compliance deadlines approach

Both NSW and Queensland have deadlines fast approaching relating to proper use of building materials, with penalties...
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Tax, legal and practical tips for splitting single-occupancy homes

Here are some vital considerations for property investors to minimise costs and maximise gains when splitting...
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Surprising case poses 'expensive' issue for property investors

The conclusion of a recent case found that the NSW tribunal is not considered a court, which has the head of an...
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Big reforms announced, tipped to impact property investors in NSW

New changes to the building and construction industry have been announced, and their impact on the property market is...
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Gearing change may create investing ‘reversal’

If Labor’s negative gearing changes come to pass, the way property investors operate in Australia could change...
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Dodgy WA landlords facing $20k fines

Landlords and agents in Western Australia are being warned to keep their tenancy bonds in order or face hefty...
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CCTV legal straps flagged for home owners

Developers or members of body corporates can add to the value of a property by adding closed-circuit television...
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Investor insight: Why negative gearing wasn't my strategy

Investor Cory Hill recently reached his goal of achieving six properties in his portfolio by the age of 26. To do that,...
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Government pushed on minister to tackle property taxes, red tape

Following months of calls for a property service commissioner, an industry body has launched a petition to place real...
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'Absurd' negative gearing policy needs clarity, lobbyists say

Another property body has called out for Bill Shorten and Labor to clarify key elements of its negative gearing...
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