Practical guides on CGT, negative gearing, depreciation, and property tax strategy — written for Australian property investors who want clarity, not jargon. New to the acronyms? Start with the glossary.
Three states are raising land tax in 2026. NSW ends its COVID rate freeze, Victoria’s 1.65% COVID debt levy becomes permanent, and Queensland’s MYFER hikes interstate surcharges. Interactive calculator shows your portfolio’s exposure — with before-and-after comparison by state.
2026 is the first full year Victoria's Vacant Residential Land Tax applies statewide. Every residential landowner must notify the SRO by 15 February — exemption or not. Miss the window and pay 1% of Capital Improved Value, escalating to 2% then 3%. Live countdown, interactive vacancy checker, and liability calculator included.
One tap on the redraw button can permanently taint a portion of your investment loan. The ATO's TR 2000/2 rule says purpose beats security — and most investors only discover the trap years later. Interactive money-flow diagram and loan-taint calculator included.
Move out, rent for up to 6 years, sell — and pay no CGT. Unlimited years if you don't rent it. Section 118-145 is one of Australia's biggest tax breaks, and three conditions break it. Interactive scenario builder included.
The ATO's data matching caught errors on nine in ten rental returns last year — and 2026 adds a new holiday home ruling plus deeper property-manager data. Here are the 7 specific things its rules engine now looks for, with an interactive checker that maps your risk band in 60 seconds.
The $750,000 threshold is gone. Since 1 January 2025, every Australian property sale triggers 15% Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding — unless you lodge a clearance certificate before settlement. Here's what changed, who's caught out, and how to apply (free, 28 days).
The 50% CGT discount is expected to be cut in the May 2026 Budget. Here's what the rules were, what's changing, and how to prepare — with interactive scenarios to model your own tax position.