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Which property expenses are tax-deductible? An investor's checklist (Australia)

The deductible list is the easy part — and most over-claiming isn't fraud, it's honest confusion between a repair and an improvement, or revenue and capital. Here's the clean checklist of what you can claim now, the costs the ATO keeps catching investors on, and how to keep records tidy so EOFY is effortless.

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16 June 2026 · 10 MINREAD →
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Negative gearing, explained (Australia)

Negative gearing, explained (Australia)

It lets property investors deduct a rental loss against their wages — and after a decade of debate, the 2026–27 Budget has finally moved to wind it back for established homes. Our view: that's good news for first-home buyers and a genuine headwind for new investors. Here's what it actually does, and what the proposed change would mean.

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15 June 2026 · 9 MINREAD →
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Offset account vs. paying down your loan

They save the exact same interest — so the question isn't which is cheaper, it's which leaves you better off. Our view: the offset wins almost every time, and the tax reason alone should settle most arguments.

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14 June 2026 · 8 MINREAD →