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Investment Property in Australian property

Everything we've published on investment property — 23 expert guides and news pieces, plus 1 related free calculators.

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Property11 June 2026

VIC Land Tax on $600k, $900k and $1.2m Site Value: 2026 Investor Examples

Victorian land tax examples for investment properties with $600k, $900k and $1.2m taxable site values, including trusts, absentee owners and cash-flow checks.

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VIC Land Tax Absentee Owner Surcharge 2026: Who Pays and How to Estimate It

Victorian absentee owner surcharge guide for property investors, including who can be caught, how the surcharge interacts with land tax and what to model before buying.

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5 min

Land Tax by State Australia 2026: VIC vs NSW vs QLD vs WA

Compare land tax by Australian state in 2026, including thresholds, owner type, aggregation and investor traps.

Property
7 min

Victoria Land Tax for Investment Properties 2026: Owner Types, Trusts and Surcharges

A practical guide to Victorian land tax for investment properties in 2026, covering site value, trusts, absentee owner surcharge, examples and how to estimate your bill.

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7 min

NSW Land Tax 2026: Investors, Thresholds, Premium Rates and Examples

NSW land tax guide for investors in 2026, including the frozen general and premium thresholds, 3-year average land value, trust rules and worked examples.

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7 min

Land Tax for Trusts and Companies in Australia: State-by-State 2026 Guide

How land tax changes when Australian property is held in a trust or company, with 2026 examples for Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

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6 min

What Is a Good Rental Yield in Australia in 2026?

A practical guide to what counts as a good rental yield in Australia in 2026, including gross yield, net yield, risk, location and cash flow.

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8 min

Property Depreciation Schedule Australia (2026): What You Can Claim

Complete guide to property depreciation in Australia: capital works (Div 43), plant and equipment (Div 40), quantity surveyor reports, and how to maximise deductions.

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9 min

Negative Gearing Explained: How It Works in Australia (2026)

Complete guide to negative gearing in Australia: how it works, tax benefits, worked examples, pros and cons for property investors.

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9 min

Property Investment Tax Deductions Australia (2026)

Complete guide to rental property tax deductions in Australia: what you can claim, depreciation, capital works, and common mistakes.

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12 min

Capital Gains Tax on Property Australia (2026): Complete Guide

Complete guide to capital gains tax (CGT) on property in Australia: how it works, the 50% discount, cost base, exemptions, worked examples, and strategies to minimise CGT.

Property
7 min

Holiday Homes and Land Tax: What Australian Owners Should Check

A practical Australian guide to when a holiday home, weekender or second property may affect land tax, vacant residential land tax and surcharge estimates.

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7 min

Joint Ownership and Land Tax: What Australian Property Owners Should Check

A practical Australian guide to how joint ownership can affect land tax estimates, including NSW, Victoria and Queensland examples and calculator limitations.

Property
7 min

Do Apartments Pay Land Tax in Australia?

A practical Australian guide to when apartments, units and townhouses may attract land tax, including principal residence exemptions, strata land value and investor examples.

Property
4 min

Negative Cash Flow vs Positive Cash Flow Property

Compare negative cash flow and positive cash flow property investing, including yield, interest, tax deductions and risk.

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5 min

Gross vs Net Rental Yield: Why Investors Get the Number Wrong

A clear guide to gross vs net rental yield for Australian property investors, with formulas, examples and the costs that often get missed.

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5 min

Positive Cash Flow Property: How to Calculate It Before You Buy

How to calculate whether an Australian investment property is positive cash flow before buying, including rent, expenses, interest, land tax and vacancy.

Property
8 min

Body Corporate Fees Explained: What They Cover & How Much They Cost

Everything you need to know about body corporate (strata) fees in Australia — what they cover, how much they cost, factors that affect fees, and their impact on property investment returns.

Tax
8 min

Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on Australian Property

A complete guide to capital gains tax on property in Australia — when CGT applies, the 50% discount, main residence exemption, pre-1985 properties, and how to calculate your CGT liability.

Finance
8 min

Offset Account vs Redraw Facility: Key Differences Explained

Compare offset accounts and redraw facilities — how each works, the key differences, tax implications for investors, and which option suits your home loan strategy.

Tax
8 min

Property Depreciation for Tax: Division 40 & Division 43 Explained

How tax depreciation works for Australian investment property — Division 40 (plant & equipment), Division 43 (building allowance), depreciation schedules, and ATO rules for new and old properties.

News
8 min

Investment Property Tax in Australia (2026): Negative Gearing, CGT & Depreciation

Current Australian tax rules for investment property: negative gearing, capital gains tax discount, depreciation deductions, and the ongoing policy debate.

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5 min

WA Land Tax 2026: Thresholds, Rates & Exemptions

WA land tax 2026: thresholds, marginal rates for individuals and companies, principal residence exemption.

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