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NSW removes foreign owner property taxes for certain countries

24/02/2023

Welcome news for foreign property investors in NSW as Revenue NSW removes foreign owner surcharge land tax and surcharge purchaser duty effective immediately, with refunds backdated to 1 July 2021. Revenue NSW has identified that the surcharge purchaser duty and foreign owner surcharge land tax provisions are inconsistent with international tax treaties entered into by […]

Land transfer duty – Acquisition of economic entitlements in relation to land (service fees)

12/09/2022

The State Revenue Office of Victoria (SRO) recently released a draft Ruling on the operation of the economic entitlement provisions contained in the Duties Act 2000 (Duties Act). Our experts look at whether the guidance provides clarity for the property industry and investors. On 30 August 2022 the State Revenue Office of Victoria (SRO) released […]

Property webinar series - SW & Re-leased

12/07/2022

SW and property management tech company, Re-leased present a national property webinar series across a range of topics for property management professionals. The series engages highly experienced speakers to bring you the latest trends, opportunities and thinking from across the sector. Each session runs up to 1-1.5hrs, includes panel discussion and audience Q&A. Upcoming event […]

Sejla Kadric, Partner

30/06/2022

Sejla has 17 years’ experience in providing accounting, tax and business advisory services, and has a passion for the property sector. Sejla Kadric supports local and foreign owned businesses across a range of sectors, with particular focus on assisting property developers with all of their key requirements. She brings a commercial pragmatism to all her […]

NSW property tax reform

22/06/2022

The NSW Government has announced first home buyers will be able to choose to pay an annual property tax instead of stamp duty. This significant proposed property tax reform aims to reduce the upfront cost for purchasing a home. First home buyers purchasing properties up to $1.5m as their principal residence will now be able […]

VIC State Budget 2022/23

04/05/2022

The Victorian Government has delivered the 2022/23 Budget with a clear emphasis on health, education and infrastructure projects in Victoria and no major surprises or material new taxes for Victorian businesses. Key takeaways Although there are no key tax measures introduced, direct property taxes will continue to be the source of over 50% of new […]

VIC State Budget 2022/23 - Property & infrastructure

04/05/2022

The Victorian Government has continued its emphasis on infrastructure investment in this Budget with a focus on schools, health facilities and social and affordable housing. Significant measures New infrastructure spending: $1.6bn for construction and development of new schools and school upgrades $1.6bn for construction and development of new hospitals, health facilities and related upgrades $2.6bn […]

Build-to-Rent and Windfall Gains Tax panel discussion

20/04/2022

The Victorian Government’s latest Build-to-Rent announcements and the Windfall Gains Tax are on the agenda at the next Hall & Wilcox panel discussion. SW’s James Ye (叶嘉) and Robert Parker will be joining experts Mark Dawson (Urbis), Sean Ryan (Greystar) and Meg Lee and Eugene Chen (Hall & Wilcox) at the next Hall & Wilcox property sector event in Melbourne. Global players in the […]

NSW significantly expands stamp duty regime

06/04/2022

Broad ranging stamp duty amendments currently being considered in NSW include extending duty to change of beneficial ownership transactions, expanding anti-avoidance provisions, increasing penalties for SGEs and introducing promoter penalties. On 23 March 2022, the State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2022 (NSW) was introduced into the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. The […]

Commercial tenant relief update - Victoria

04/02/2022

The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2022 (Regulations) have been released, providing relief for eligible tenants from 16 January 2022 to 15 March 2022. Eligibility Tenants who are ‘small entities’ may be eligible. A $10m turnover threshold applies, which is based on the year ended 30 June 2021 in most cases. This is lower than […]