Articles for Australian property investors
Plain explanations of the numbers behind a rental property, and what the 2027 tax changes mean for the ones you already own.
What accountants are telling clients to do before 1 July 2027
Practitioner commentary on the 2027 CGT and negative gearing reform lands on one message: model real client numbers now, before the loss-ordering choice goes.
The 2027 property tax reform: what actually changes, and when
The Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 takes effect on 1 July 2027. What changes for property investors, what is grandfathered, and what to do before the date arrives.
Why your 30 June 2027 property valuation matters (even if you're not selling)
The 2027 reform treats every property as sold and rebought on 30 June 2027. Nothing is taxed that day, but the value you record can decide your CGT later.
ACT rental laws for landlords: the only state that caps rent increases
Canberra is the only place in Australia that caps rent increases, and the cap is widely misread. A landlord's guide to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT).
Cost base indexation from 2027: why the date on every receipt starts mattering
The 50% CGT discount is one number at the end. Indexation runs per item of spending against the quarter you paid it, so invoice dates start to matter.
Loss quarantining from 2027: how a negative-gearing loss gets carried forward
From 2027-28 a rental loss on a non-grandfathered property no longer reduces your salary. How the quarantine pool works, with the Act's own worked example.
NSW rental laws for landlords: what changed and what didn't
A landlord's guide to the NSW Residential Tenancies Act: no-grounds evictions are gone, rent isn't capped, and entry is limited to four times a year.
NT rental laws for landlords: no central bond holder, and a 6-month rent clock
The Northern Territory has no government bond authority and runs rent increases on a six-month cycle. A landlord's guide to the Residential Tenancies Act 1999.
Queensland rental laws for landlords: the rent clock rule most people miss
In Queensland the rent increase clock attaches to the property, not the tenancy, so a new tenant doesn't reset it. What the 2008 Act requires of landlords.
South Australia rental laws for landlords: what's current since the 2024 reforms
SA abolished no-grounds terminations on 1 July 2024 and ties minimum standards to a separate housing act. A landlord's guide to the 1995 Act as it stands.
Tasmania rental laws for landlords: the shortest entry notice in the country
Tasmania has no minimum standards checklist, bans pet bonds outright and allows entry on 24 hours' notice, the shortest in the country. A guide to the 1997 Act.
Victoria rental laws for landlords: minimum standards, entry rules and energy deadlines
Victoria has the longest minimum standards list in the country and it applies before you advertise. What the 1997 Act requires, plus the 2027 energy deadlines.
WA rental laws for landlords: the no-grounds ban that hasn't actually happened
Western Australia said it would ban no-grounds evictions, but no bill exists and the old rules still apply. A landlord's guide to the 1987 Act as it stands.
How Australians actually hold investment property, and why your tracker should care
Personal, trust, company or SMSF: the structure you hold property in changes what you need to track. A plain-English look at the four common options.
The 2017 depreciation rule most property investors still get wrong
Since 2017 you generally can't depreciate second-hand plant and equipment in an established rental. What changed and what you can still claim.
Negative gearing explained: how it works for Australian property investors
How negative gearing works for Australian property investors, when running a rental at a loss makes sense, and how to track the numbers properly.
Good debt vs bad debt for property investors
Not all debt is equal. Understanding the difference between good and bad debt is the foundation of smart property investing.
How to calculate rental yield
Rental yield tells you how hard your property is working. Here's the formula every Australian investor should know.
Positive vs negative gearing explained
Australia's most talked-about property tax strategy. Here's what positive and negative gearing actually mean for your cash flow and tax.
What is LVR and why does it matter?
Loan-to-value ratio is the single most important number in property finance. Here's what it means and why every investor needs to know it.
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