Investment Property in Australian property
Everything we've published on investment property — 19 expert guides and news pieces, plus 1 related free calculators.
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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18 morePropertyLand 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.
PropertyVictoria 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.
PropertyNSW 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.
PropertyLand 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.
PropertyWhat 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.
PropertyProperty 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.
PropertyNegative 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.
PropertyProperty Investment Tax Deductions Australia (2026)
Complete guide to rental property tax deductions in Australia: what you can claim, depreciation, capital works, and common mistakes.
PropertyCapital 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.
PropertyNegative Cash Flow vs Positive Cash Flow Property
Compare negative cash flow and positive cash flow property investing, including yield, interest, tax deductions and risk.
PropertyGross 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.
PropertyPositive 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.
PropertyBody 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.
TaxUnderstanding 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.
FinanceOffset 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.
TaxProperty 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.
NewsInvestment 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.
PropertyWA Land Tax 2026: Thresholds, Rates & Exemptions
WA land tax 2026: thresholds, marginal rates for individuals and companies, principal residence exemption.
