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QLD Budget | Foreign owner duty & land tax surcharge

17/06/2024

On 11 June 2024, the Queensland Government released its 2024-25 budget with plans to increase the additional foreign acquirer duty and foreign owner land tax surcharge. The Queensland Government will increase the rate of the additional foreign acquirer duty (AFAD) from 7% to 8% from 1 July 2024, AFAD is levied on foreign buyers of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Government announces expansion of vacant residential land tax in Victoria

09/10/2023

As part of the State Taxes Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill that has been introduced to Parliament, the Allan government is set to expand the Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) from 1 January 2025 to apply statewide. Currently, the VRLT applies to only inner and middle suburbs of Melbourne. VRLT will continue to be […]

ATO Ruling TR 2023/3: Impact on deductibility of holding vacant land expenses

09/10/2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has finalised Taxation Ruling TR 2023/3, an update to the draft ruling TR 2021/D5. This ruling, effective from 1 July 2019, focuses on the deductibility of expenses related to holding so called “vacant” land. Taxpayers considering holding or investing in land need to understand the implications of this ruling. Summary […]

Property funds | Tax & Accounting technical training

17/05/2023

In the lead up to financial year-end, our property fund experts offered an online tax and accounting training session specifically for property funds. The training session provided the opportunity to maintain and develop expertise in managing the compliance for property funds, and assist with processes when working with an accounting firm such as ours. The […]

Property funds | Tax & Accounting technical training

07/06/2022

In the lead up to financial year-end, our property fund experts offered an online tax and accounting training session specifically for property funds. The training session provided the opportunity to maintain and develop expertise in managing the compliance for property funds, and assist with processes when working with an accounting firm such as ours. The […]

Property Tax Update

12/10/2021

Recent changes to land tax and duties will impact foreign property owners. Most States across Australia tinkered with their foreign owner land tax and duty regimes as part of their last budget. None of these changes were good for foreign investors. These changes mainly impact residential property but they also impact on commercial property in […]