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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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Negative gearing debates driving rental prices

According to the latest figures released by REA Group, rents are continuing to rise as demands for housing are not...

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National body urges caution around capital gains tax

The Property Council of Australia has come out in force against potential changes to the capital gains tax.

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Western Australia investors hamstrung by property taxes

A recent REIWA survey of Western Australia's property seekers found 90 per cent of respondents consider state property...

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What is a tax depreciation schedule and how can it change your tax return?

Albert Einstein said if you can’t explain something simply, then you don’t understand it well enough. So, it’s...

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Everything you need to know about holiday home tax

During the summer months, there can be a boost in investors looking to purchase holiday property. Here are some tax...

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Investors could be paying too much tax

If you are buying an average home in Sydney or Melbourne for investment purposes, it is likely that you will pay more...

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5 ways investors could be saving millions in tax dollars

A national tax depreciation company has released a list of the five common mistakes investors make which could be...

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How do you ‘Will’ assets held by a family trust?

Wealthy clients often hold assets in a family trust. And then the trust principal dies...

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Buying property through an SMSF

Investing in property though a self-managed super fund has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly since it...

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Investors to benefit from new strata laws

More than 90 strata law changes passed by the NSW government will come into effect on 30 November and investors...

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$6m profit for ‘deceitful’ agent’s illegal scheme

An ex-real estate agent, whose land deals reaped a $6 million profit for his family, has been slammed for “the...

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How a property investor chooses a good tax accountant

One of the most important part of a good journey in property investing is an effective financial team that will guide...

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7 smart things to do with your tax return

It is estimated that more than 70 per cent of Australians receive a tax return each year, and the average return has...

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4 things you need to know before purchasing property through your SMSF

Many of the world's richest have made their fortunes using this strategy, so what do you need to know before emulating...

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Why First Home Owners Grant should not be a driving factor in investment decisions

First-time property investors often consider a lot of things before making their first purchase—from their personal...

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What to do when you're competing against multiple offers

If you're interested in a property in an up-and-coming area, it's likely other investors will be putting down offers,...

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How to maximise your tax benefits

With rental vacancy rates now rising in many capital cities and weekly rents under downward pressure, property...

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Negative gearing debate to flare up again

Now that the election is behind us the removal of negative gearing seems to be off the table — but will property...

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New app to reshape property tax management

A new app promises to help maximise tax returns for Australian residential property investors.

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Foreign investors facing $65,000 tax

A new report has revealed just how much foreign investors face in stamp duty costs to enter Australia’s property...

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