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SA Property Investors: Key 2026–27 Legal Changes

A wave of new laws is reshaping property investment in 2026–27: a ban on new SMSF residential property loans from 10 August 2026, and negative-gearing and capital-gains-tax changes from 1 July 2027. Here is what South Australian investors need to know.

11 July 2026  ·  8 min read  ·  Bruno Confalone

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SA Property Investors: Key 2026–27 Legal Changes
Property Law
What the New AML Rules Mean When You Buy or Sell Property in South Australia
Property Law

What the New AML Rules Mean When You Buy or Sell Property in South Australia

From 1 July 2026, new AML laws require South Australian conveyancers and lawyers to verify your identity and check your source of funds. Here is what property buyers and sellers should expect — and how to keep it simple.

8 July 2026 · 8 minRead →
Downsizing in South Australia? The New Stamp Duty Relief Could Save You Up to $103,830
Property Law

Downsizing in South Australia? The New Stamp Duty Relief Could Save You Up to $103,830

From 25 March 2026, South Australia abolished stamp duty for eligible downsizers aged 60 and over who move into a newly built home. Here's how the scheme works, who qualifies, and the conveyancing traps to watch before you sign.

5 July 2026 · 6 minRead →
Understanding Off-the-Plan Contracts in South Australia
Property Law

Understanding Off-the-Plan Contracts in South Australia

Buying off the plan can be an attractive proposition – securing a property at today's price with settlement months or years away. But the contractual risks are real and often underestimated.

15 March 2026 · 8 minRead →
How to Structure Your Small Business: Sole Trader vs. Company
Commercial Law

How to Structure Your Small Business: Sole Trader vs. Company

Choosing the right legal structure for your business is one of the most consequential decisions you will make as an entrepreneur. The wrong choice can cost you in tax, liability, and flexibility for years to come.

28 February 2026 · 6 minRead →
Five Things Your Will Must Do (But Probably Doesn't)
Wills & Estates

Five Things Your Will Must Do (But Probably Doesn't)

Most Australians who have a will believe they've taken care of their estate planning. Many haven't. Here are five critical functions a well-drafted will must perform – and why a standard template often falls short.

10 February 2026 · 5 minRead →
Australia's Partner Visa: A Practical Guide for 2026
Immigration

Australia's Partner Visa: A Practical Guide for 2026

Australia's partner visa pathway is one of the most document-intensive and emotionally charged immigration processes the Department of Home Affairs administers. Understanding the requirements before you apply can save you years of delay.

20 January 2026 · 9 minRead →
When Do You Actually Need a Notary Public?
Notary

When Do You Actually Need a Notary Public?

A notary public is not simply a person who stamps documents. They perform a specific legal function recognised under international law, and their involvement is often mandatory for documents intended for use overseas.

18 December 2025 · 4 minRead →