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STRATEGIC STATE TAX REFORMS SUBMISSION

  • September 19, 2017
The Property Council of Australia has presented the State Government with two strategic state tax reforms that are necessary for a proper functioning property market in WA and also to support the state’s growth plans for metropolitan Perth.

The Property Council of Australia is calling on the State Government to:

  • Only apply stamp duty to the land value component in off-the-plan dwelling purchases prior to construction
  • Introduce a grant of $8500 for persons over 60 years of age selling their existing residence and purchasing a newly built principle place of residence up to $550,000

The Property Council is the most broad-based industry group representing the WA property development and investment sectors.  Our members are businesses that are actively planning and undertaking major projects affected by restrictive taxation policies on off-the plan property sales and seniors’ housing.

The Property Council is also an active participant in the national tax reform process seeking a better taxation mix that removes economic hand-brakes on growth.  Our national objectives include the replacement of stamp duty with a more economically efficient tax, including GST reform.  In the interim we present you with these strategic reforms to deal with immediate public policy concerns.