
07/02/2025
The Land Tax Assessments for 2025 are being issued by the relevant State Revenue Offices (SRO). Are they correct and are you paying too much Land Tax? Usual Land Tax Assessment process Each Council/Shire engages a Licensed Valuer for the purpose of valuing each property in their municipality in respect of: If you conduct any […]
16/12/2024
Blake has over 17 years’ experience providing taxation, accounting and business advisory services to high net worth individuals and large privately owned businesses. As a Partner in the SW Australia property group, Blake has developed a strong understanding of the tax and accounting issues relevant to developers, builders and financiers. Blake specialised in providing strategic […]
10/12/2024
The State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2024 introduces key reforms for Victoria, including expanded CIPT duty exemptions, strengthened FPAD and AOS provisions, a land tax exemption for charitable housing providers, payroll tax updates, and other minor amendments. The State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) received Royal Assent on 3 December 2024. The key […]
25/10/2024
On 21 October 2024, the Victorian Government announced a temporary off-the-plan duty concession to ease the financial burden for buyers of off-the-plan properties like apartments and townhouses in strata subdivisions. This new concession is set to last for 12 months and attempts to address ongoing challenges in the Victorian property market, particularly amid high construction […]
21/10/2024
The Victorian Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Oliver Hume Property Funds v Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] VSCA 175 prompted the State Revenue Office (SRO) to update its ruling (DA-075v2) and introduce a voluntary disclosure amnesty for taxpayers impacted by landholder duty principles from the case. Importantly, once the amnesty ends on 31 March […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]