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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HIA hotspots flawed, says expert

The top hotspots for population growth in 2010/11 were in the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria, according to...

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Gvt called on to cut negative gearing

A new report has called for negatively geared investors to have their tax rebates cut back, according to a housing...

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Comment sought for WA tenancy law changes

Property managers, owners and tenants have around six weeks to comment on proposed changes to tenancy laws in Western...

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Land tax valuation system under fire

The land tax valuation system is once again under fire as properties are being over priced by the NSW Valuer General...

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Land tax hindering current supply

New housing in South Australia is being limited by the highest national land tax rates, according to a new report.

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Removal of stamp duty exemption hurts FHBs

First home buyers are thin on the ground, at least in the NSW city of Wollongong, a local real estate principal has...

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Getting the most from your granny flat

The construction of a granny flat next to a rental property can increase its yield very significantly, writes Shukri...

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Gvt should re-think property taxes

The Government needs to address the issues of inefficient state property taxes and give assistance to first time home...

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Strata laws need overhaul: REINSW

Strata laws in NSW need to be simplified and the decision-making process updated, the Real Estate Institute of NSW...

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Strata laws may be changed

New South Wales strata and community title laws will be up for review this year after a public consultation set to...

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REIA slams property taxes as 'inefficient'

The Real Estate Institute of Australia is calling on the federal government to review taxes, such as stamp duty, that...

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SMSFs as significant as negative gearing

Self managed super funds (SMSFs) are set to become as important to property investment as negative gearing, according...

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Market conditions ripe for positive gearing

The fall in property values across the country coupled with rising rents is creating opportunities for investors...

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Carbon Tax slammed by industry

The housing industry has panned the Federal Government’s decision to implement a carbon tax, labelling it...

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Negative gearing is unfair, says economist

Negative gearing is one of a large number of loopholes and concessions in the tax system that detracts from its...

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Housing group wants tax breaks addressed

Tax breaks for negative gearing and capital gains should be reconsidered by the government if housing is to be made...

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Govt needs to act on tax: HIA

Australia’s undersupply issue can be largely attributed to poor government decisions regarding tax, the Housing...

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Buyers put off by carbon tax

Just over half of Australians feel less confident purchasing property under the federal government’s proposed carbon...

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NSW launches planning law review, new land

The first review of planning laws in more than three decades is underway in NSW, launched by the state government on...

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Buyers need carbon tax compensation: HIA

The federal government has not indicated whether its carbon tax policy, due to be announced this Sunday, will include...

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