Advertisement
Save thousands on your home loan
Compare 25+ lenders and hundreds of loans in an instant
I want:
Westpac Macquarie citibank commonwealth bank anz bankwest
finni mortgages logo
google reviews
4.9
star star star star star
Rating based on
160 reviews

×

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.

paul benion
read icon 2 min read

Tax depreciation: don't overlook the small stuff

If you aren’t seeking the right tax depreciation services, there might be tax benefits for your investment property...
READ NOW
cash bunch
read icon 1 min read

Four in five investors losing thousands at tax time

The chairman of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has urged investors to have a current depreciation...
READ NOW
city skyline
read icon 1 min read

Buyers to benefit from new laws

Property investors in NSW will soon have access to greater discounts and more streamlined processes when purchasing...
READ NOW
income expenses
read icon 2 min read

Downturn ahead: will negative gearing changes make it worse?

A prominent industry economist has urged the federal government to show more leadership on housing supply and policy...
READ NOW
calculator with pen
read icon 1 min read

Investors missing out on property tax break

ATO figures suggest property investors are failing to claim their depreciation correctly, resulting in thousands of...
READ NOW
arrow crash
read icon 2 min read

Negative gearing changes could see values slump by 6%

A new report has suggested that changes to negative gearing policy could push rents up dramatically, while...
READ NOW
peter gianoli
read icon 3 min read

Tax effective gearing

It is a term that might sound complicated, but it’s really quite simple – and it can have massive benefits for...
READ NOW
property bubble
read icon 2 min read

Top lawyer dismisses 'bubble' talk as ‘extraordinarily dangerous’

One of the mortgage industry’s most respected lawyers has spoken out about recent media reports on rampant mortgage...
READ NOW
arrow crash
read icon 2 min read

Negative gearing changes ‘disastrous’

One state is set to bear the brunt of Labor’s controversial new negative gearing limits, with many towns that are...
READ NOW
income expenses
read icon 2 min read

ALP changes ‘as good as killing off negative gearing altogether’

Plans to constrain negative gearing to new builds only have been lambasted by various industry groups and figures,...
READ NOW
calculator with pen
read icon 1 min read

Major parties given negative gearing warning

A peak property industry body has used a parliamentary committee submission to highlight the potential political...
READ NOW
income expenses
read icon 1 min read

Survey: Axing negative gearing would lead to increase in listings

A new survey has uncovered the way Australian investors are structuring their property portfolios, with respondents...
READ NOW
22351 transform
read icon 2 min read

SMSF Portfolio Diversification

Promoted byDHA Diversification is one of the key ingredients of successful investment and helps to spread your...
READ NOW
capital840
read icon 2 min read

How an ‘expensive mistake’ taught this investor about capital gains

Positive Real Estate’s Sam Saggers got involved in real estate right after he left school, but that did not exempt...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 1 min read

Tax warning for property investors

The ATO is about to gain access to a raft of information that may implicate landlords who have failed to keep check of...
READ NOW
stamp blank
read icon 5 min read

Stamp duty on investment properties

Stamp duty is a necessary evil of purchasing property in Australia, but there are several important things you need to...
READ NOW
rolf howard
read icon 3 min read

Mitigating the legal risks of property development

Identifying the potential risks involved in developing property will prepare you for what's ahead.
READ NOW
golden eggs
read icon 5 min read

Is an SMSF right for you?

READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 2 min read

Is it time to change negative gearing?

Axing negative gearing will have broader consequences for the property market, but many investors have indicated their...
READ NOW
spi default article image em4omm
read icon 2 min read

Is negative gearing an ‘evil tax loophole’?

A big four auditing firm has addressed calls for an end to two of Australia’s most controversial tax mechanisms.
READ NOW