Posts Tagged ‘real estate’
The CGT implications of subdividing and building on the family property
Given the state of the property market in Australia these days, a not-uncommon situation can arise where a residential property owner seeks to demolish and subdivide the block containing the family home and build residential units. If you have the available land of course, the above is a solid strategy. However it can cause headaches…
Read MoreReal Estate: Buyers Turned into Tax Collectors
New withholding rules on the sale of property by foreign residents have been introduced. This essentially turns property buyers into potential tax collectors. The government says this change of rules has been necessary as foreign investment in Australia, including in residential real estate, has increased, and is continuing to increase, at an unprecedented rate. The…
Read More