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NSW Budget | foreign owner duty & land tax surcharges

25/06/2024

On 18 June 2024, the New South Wales Government released its 2024-25 budget with plans to increase the foreign purchaser duty surcharge and foreign owner land tax surcharge. From the 2025 land tax year (1 January 2025), the NSW Government will increase the rate of the foreign purchaser duty surcharge from 8% to 9%. The […]

Media release | SW announces new partner promotion – Luke Fernandes

25/06/2024

SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is excited to announce the promotion of Luke Fernandes to partner effective 1 July 2024. This expansion of the national partner network reflects the firm’s ongoing dedication to growth and client support. Mr. Duane Rogers, CEO and Partner of SW congratulates Luke on his appointment, stating, “Luke’s dedication and commitment […]

VIC State Budget 2024/25

09/05/2024

The Victorian State Budget 2024/25 seeks to address the inflationary and interest rate pressures and focuses on health and education spending. With high debt levels, Treasurer Tim Pallas has curbed infrastructure expenditure with property taxes set to increase. Key takeaways What does the State Budget mean for you? Property & infrastructure Payroll Tax Contributors William […]

Build to Rent investment legislation released, designed to ease Australia’s housing shortfall

11/04/2024

The much-anticipated draft Build to Rent (BTR) legislation has been released for consultation, intended to significantly boost Australian developments in order to help ease Australia’s significant housing shortfall. The SW Property & Infrastructure team are at the forefront of key changes and impacts related to BTR and the proposed legislation. Our submission to Treasury will […]

Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform webinar

09/04/2024

The Victorian Commercial and Industrial Property (CIPT) Tax Reform is the most significant Victorian property tax reform in more than 30 years. Anyone looking to buy or sell commercial or industrial property should stay informed. SW is delighted to invite you to our Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform webinar where our experts will share […]

Victorian Property Tax Reform

26/03/2024

The new Victorian Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (CIPT) will impact  property purchases after 1 July 2024. This is a significant change to transition away from stamp duty for commercial and industrial property. There are numerous complexities in the proposed legislation. The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024 was introduced into the Victorian […]

Emerging Property Fund Managers series 2024

08/02/2024

Developing tomorrow’s leaders today The 2024 Emerging Property Fund Managers series has now concluded. To register your interest for the next series, which will be announced in the coming months, please email marketing@sw-au.com. For the seventh year, we delivered an interactive 5-part seminar series to aspiring and emerging leaders in the Property Fund Management sector, […]

Navigating tax implications of holding vacant land

14/12/2023

The Meakins case examines the deductibility of holding costs for vacant land. The findings emphasise the importance of demonstrable, income-generating activities to support tax deduction claims on vacant land, offering crucial insights for property investors and taxpayers. The recent Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) case Meakins and Commissioner of Taxation [2023] AATA 3852 (Meakins), highlights its […]

New foreign property investment rules to combat housing crisis

12/12/2023

Increased costs for foreign property investors will aim to improve the availability and affordability of homes for Australians. Foreign investors will face higher taxes on existing properties meanwhile the Federal Government will incentivise ‘Build-to-Rent’ projects by setting fees at the lowest commercial rate. On Sunday 10 December, the government announced property tax changes to penalise […]

VIC State Budget 2023/24

24/05/2023

The 2023/24 State Budget delivered by the Victorian Government seeks to repay COVID-19 debt through taxing big business and property investors. Temporary levies and job cuts are central to the 10-year fiscal repair plan which are set to impact business and employment. Key takeaways Larger businesses and landlords will have to pay additional taxes to […]