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Federal Budget 2026 Property Tax Changes Explained

Federal Budget 2026 Property Tax Guide The Federal Budget 2026 property tax changes have raised big questions for Australian property investors. What happens to negative gearing? How will the Capital Gains Tax change? Are family trusts still useful? What about bucket companies, SMSFs and company ownership? It can feel confusing.

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Renting old home and buyng a new home
Capital Gains

Renting out your old home while buying a new one?

How the Gift & Buy-Back Strategy Can (Sometimes) Fix a Costly Tax Problem Upgrading your home is exciting. Keeping your original home as a rental often feels like a smart long‑term move. But for many couples, doing both at the same time quietly creates a structural tax problem — not

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Capital Gains

Moving from NZ to Australian with a NZ Rental Property – CGT

Moving NZ to Australia With a NZ Rental Property Including Temporary Residency, PR Pathways & CGT Planning Prepared for: John & Mary Prepared by: Garry Wolnarek – Tax Agent Purpose: Provide a clear, client-friendly explanation of how Australian tax applies to your NZ rental property depending on your visa status,

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Capital Gains

Granny Flat Strategy: Positive Cash Flow and Long-Term Growth

If you’re like many property investors in 2025, you might be wondering: How can I create reliable income and growth without overextending myself? You’re not alone — we hear this from clients every week. One proven answer is the granny flat strategy. Adding a granny flat isn’t just about creating

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Australian & New Zealand Citizens
Capital Gains

First Home Owner Grant and Stamp Duty Concessions for a NZ Citizen in VIC, QLD, and NSW

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Main Points Considered A New Zealand Citizen living in Australia, do they qualify for the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) Also, can they qualify for the First Home Owners Stamp Duty Concessions What if they rent out the spare bedroom to help pay

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Capital Gains

Australian Homeowner Moving Overseas and Selling Their Principal Place of Residence (PPR) – Avoiding a $295,200 CGT Bill

Summary of how the Principal Place of Residence (PPR) Exemption is impacted by moving overseas. When Australian homeowners move overseas and become non-residents for tax purposes, selling their principal residence (PPR) can lead to significant capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities. Since 1 July 2020, non-residents have generally been ineligible for

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Capital Gains

Investment Property Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Calculation with PPR Transition

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Having an investment property prior or posted to it being a principal place of residence has tricky CGT Calculations. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is an essential consideration for property owners when selling a property used for different purposes over time. This blog outlines

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