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Superannuation body says stamp duty should be reclassified and excluded as a transaction cost.
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The federal government is weighing changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount - and the debate is already causing division.
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Australian real estate is now among the world's most expensive and that has made it a red-hot political issue.
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The real tax winners in Australia’s housing market aren’t property investors (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
As calls grow to scrap capital gains tax concessions for investors, new data shows first home buyers receive the most generous tax and deposit advantages.
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Victoria has been labelled Australia’s most heavily taxed state when it comes to property.
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CGT discount: outdated tax loophole or housing supply pressure valve? (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
With billions at stake and housing affordability under strain, the long-protected capital gains tax discount is back in the political spotlight.
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The massive impact of a new tax move on property investors, that Labor is looking at, has been laid bare.
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More spent on landlord tax breaks than social housing, homelessness, rent assistance combined (The Guardian)
Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record low.
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When flipping a home becomes a business: how to evade the ATO's radar (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
Many renovators don’t realise their property flip can be taxed as business income, as opposed to a capital gain.
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Aussie landlords are collecting more than $50bn in rent nationwide, but a shocking $2.08bn is being sent overseas.
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This may seem distasteful, but there are some strong arguments for taxing family homes.
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How strategic renovations can maximise property value, boost rental returns (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
Rising property prices are driving renewed interest in renovations, but not all home improvements are equal.
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