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[![From Venice to Sydney — Sculpting a Better Future](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Artist%20Peter%20Day.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/from-venice-to-sydney-sculpting-a-better-future)

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**Amanda Rogers**

 14 October 2025 —  3 min read

### [From Venice to Sydney — Sculpting a Better Future](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/from-venice-to-sydney-sculpting-a-better-future)

WLM is proud to share an inspiring story from our long-term client, Australian artist Peter Day, whose latest project unites art, science, and environmental awareness.

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**Charley Tarchichi**

 14 May 2025 —  3 min read

### [Property subdivision projects: the tax implications](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/property-subdivision-projects-the-tax-implications)

As the urban sprawl continues in most major Australian cities, we are often asked to advise on the tax treatment of subdivision projects. Before jumping in and committing to anything, it is important to understand the tax liabilities that might..

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**Amanda Rogers**

 12 March 2025 —  2 min read

### [Ban on foreign property investor purchases](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ban-on-foreign-property-investor-purchases)

As part of the plan to discourage foreign "land banking", significant changes have been announced regarding foreign investment in the Australian property market.

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**Amanda Rogers**

 17 October 2024 —  5 min read

### [The tax consequences of inheriting cash and assets](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-tax-consequences-of-inheriting-cash-and-assets)

Beyond the difficult task of dividing up your assets and determining who should get what, it’s essential to look at the tax consequences of how your assets will flow through to your beneficiaries. 

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 12 September 2024 —  2 min read

### [Property and ‘lifestyle’ assets in the spotlight](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/property-and-lifestyle-assets-in-the-spotlight)

**Own an investment property or an expensive lifestyle asset like a boat or aircraft? The ATO are looking closely at these assets to see if what has been declared in tax returns matches up.**

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**Charley Tarchichi**

 29 August 2024 —  2 min read

### [Why you need a Partition Arrangement when buying land to subdivide](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/why-you-need-a-partition-arrangement-when-buying-land-to-subdivide)

Are you in the process of purchasing a piece of land with someone and have the intention of developing the land and subdividing it? Well, here’s what you need to know to avoid an unnecessary tax along the way.

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/why-you-need-a-partition-arrangement-when-buying-land-to-subdivide)

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**Amanda Rogers**

 15 July 2024 —  7 min read

### [Is your family home really tax free?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/is-your-family-home-really-tax-free)

**The main residence exemption exempts your family home from capital gains tax (CGT) when you dispose of it. But, like all things involving tax, it’s never that simple.**

[Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/is-your-family-home-really-tax-free)

[![The essential 30 June 2024 guide - For individuals](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/The%20essential%2030%20June%202024%20guide%20-%20For%20individuals.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-essential-30-june-2024-guide-for-individuals)

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**Amanda Rogers**

 06 June 2024 —  7 min read

### [The essential 30 June 2024 guide - For individuals](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-essential-30-june-2024-guide-for-individuals)

**The end of the financial year is fast approaching. We outline the areas at risk of increased ATO scrutiny and the opportunities to maximise your deductions.**

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[![FY25 budget guide for superannuation and investors](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/FY25%20budget%20guide%20for%20superannuation%20and%20investors.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/fy25_budget_guide_for_superannuation_investors)

**Financial Planner**

 16 May 2024 —  5 min read

### [FY25 budget guide for superannuation and investors](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/fy25_budget_guide_for_superannuation_investors)

Those with large superannuation balances will be disappointed that the 30% tax on super earnings on balances above $3 million remains in place, this is set to commence from 1 July 2025.

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[![Can my SMSF invest in property development?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Can%20my%20SMSF%20invest%20in%20property%20development.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/can-my-smsf-invest-in-property-development)

**Financial Planner**

 22 February 2024 —  4 min read

### [Can my SMSF invest in property development?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/can-my-smsf-invest-in-property-development)

**Australians love property and the lure of a 15% preferential tax rate on income during the accumulation phase, and potentially no tax during retirement, is a strong incentive for many SMSF trustees to dream of large returns from property..**

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