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How Tax Deductions Reduces Your Taxable Income
Understanding how tax deductions work is key for property investors looking to maximise returns. In Australia, tax deductions reduce your taxable income, which is the portion of your earnings the Australian Tax Office (ATO) uses to calculate the...
Initial Maintenance Schedule (IMS) Requirements: Before vs After
A simple comparison to understand the new reforms (link to the strata law changes). Side-by-Side Comparison Before 1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026 The original owner must prepare an inital maintenance schedule (IMS). Same requirement - the...
Why It’s Always the Right Time to Get a Tax Depreciation Report
Why you should get a Tax Depreciation Report for your investment property Many property owners assume Tax Depreciation Reports are only relevant at the end of the financial year, but the truth is they provide value year-round. Ideally, a Tax...
Property Titles in NSW
Here's a rundown of the main title types you'll encounter in New South Wales: Torrens Title The most common form of ownership in Australia. You own the land and everything on it outright. The NSW Land Registry Services holds a certificate of...
10-Year Capital Works Fund Plan Requirements: Before vs After 1 April 2026
A simple comparison for strata committees and strata managers. Side-by-Side Comparison Before 1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026 No prescribed format – plans varied widely between consultants. Mandatory standard form must be used for all...
Why Property Developers Who Build-To-Hold Should Always Get a Tax Depreciation Report
For developers who build and sell, the project ends at settlement. But for developers who build and hold, the story is very different. Once your project becomes an income-producing asset, whether residential, commercial, industrial or mixed-use,...