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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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New zoning laws spell opportunity for investors

Sweeping reforms will occur in one state to clarify which areas will be zoned for growth, and which will be restricted,...
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Carbon tax may slow home construction

The cost of building a home is likely to increase following the introduction of the Labor government’s carbon tax...
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Act quickly to maximise tax claim

Those who own investment properties, or are looking to buy, have been encouraged to act quickly if they wish to...
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Carbon tax may see investors pay more

Investors looking to build or buy new may have to fork out extra fees as a result of carbon tax, according to...
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Tax refund not going to waste this year

More than half of Australians are planning on using their tax refund to pay off debts, according to a survey by...
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Interest expenses – when are they deductible?

For most geared investors, interest is generally the largest deductible claimed against rental income, writes Shukri...
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Property taxes send $30bn to government

More than $33 billion was added to local and state government coffers over the last year from property related taxes,...
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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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