Rental Property & Investment

Negative gearing and the 50% CGT discount change from 1 July 2027: what's now law, who's grandfathered, and what it means when you sell a property.

Declare rent and bond you keep; claim interest, rates and repairs now and improvements over time. Plus the records the ATO expects and a lodging checklist.

Strategies to grow your short-term rental income in Australia and the costly mistakes hosts should avoid.

Thinking of an STR in Sydney? Learn how to run a successful short term rental in Sydney by mastering tax, compliance, and financial strategy. A no-fluff guide.

The ATO effective life of a laptop, its depreciation rate, and how to claim a work laptop: items under $300, prime cost or diminishing value, with examples.

How to find an investment property accountant near you for tailored tax advice that supports your property investment goals.

Split systems up to 20kW have a 10-year ATO effective life: 20% diminishing value or 10% prime cost. Larger units, worked examples and the $20,000 write-off.

Depreciation spreads an asset’s cost over its effective life. Compare prime cost and diminishing value on a $10,000 asset, plus the $20,000 write-off.

How negative gearing works in Australia, with a worked example, the pros and cons, and the new rules for property bought after 12 May 2026.

How to calculate depreciation on a rental property, with practical steps, examples and tax tips to maximise your deductions.

How to use an investment property depreciation schedule to lower your tax and boost cash flow, and maximise your deductions in Australia.

Claim loan interest, rates, insurance and repairs in the year you pay, borrowing costs over five years, plus depreciation. Worked examples and ATO red flags.