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Tax Time for Property Investors: What to Claim, What to Review, and What the 2026 Tax Changes Mean for Your Next Move

Tax time is here again. And if you own an investment property, this year may feel a little different. Yes, there are still the usual tax-time questions: What can I claim? What records do I need? Can I claim repairs? What about interest, depreciation, insurance and property management fees? But in 2026, property investors are al...

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Should I Still Invest in Property Without Negative Gearing?

Last week, we released a blog titled: What the 2026 Negative Gearing and CGT Changes Could Mean for Property Investors. Since then, one question has come up again and again from our clients and close network: “Should I still invest in property without negative gearing?” And honestly, it’s understandable why. Between headlines a...

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What the 2026 Negative Gearing and CGT Changes Could Mean for Property Investors

On Tuesday night, 12 May 2026, the Federal Government proposed significant changes to property investment taxation in Australia. These changes still require legislation to be passed, but we anticipate this will occur, potentially with some minor tweaks. For now, we are working on the assumption that they will become law, and we will continue to...

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How to Boost Your Tax Return in 2025: Ben & Julia’s Hot Tips

It’s that time of year again! And if you’re a property investor or planning to become one, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Join Ben Kingsley and property tax expert Julia Hartman as they unpack the top tax strategies for 2025—covering everything from depreciation schedules and repairs vs improvements, to land tax timing, sup...

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Join us LIVE! Q&A on Negative Gearing & Real Solutions for Our Housing Crisis

We’re going LIVE this week to answer all your pressing questions about negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and more! Live Q&A Session DetailsWhen: 1:30 PM (AEDT), Wednesday, 16th OctWhere: Online on YouTube, Facebook, or right here! Simply click “Notify me” on the video above to get a reminder of when we go live. Why You Sh...

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Mapping Out Your Property to Make the Most of CGT Concessions

This blog was originally posted on Ban Tacs and written by Julia Hartman, founder of the Ban Tacs group and Chief Technical Tax Advisor for Empower Wealth Tax. This report is also referenced and expanded in our series, Talking Property Tax with Julia Hartman in Episode 4. Watch it here >> If your home is on more than 2 hec...

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CGT Now Affects Most of Your Assets, Even Gifting Jewellery…

This blog was originally posted on Ban Tacs and written by Julia Hartman, founder of the Ban Tacs group and Chief Technical Tax Advisor for Empower Wealth Tax. This report is also referenced and expanded in our series, Talking Property Tax with Julia Hartman in Episode 4. Watch it here >> Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applying t...

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Everything you Need to Know about Crypto Tax 

Other than in the very rare circumstances where crypto is just purchased to buy a personal asset, any gain or loss you make on crypto is subject to tax. So don’t forget to bring your details with you when you do your tax return. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are right onto data matching your transactions we are already seeing the sal...

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Principal Place of Residence CGT Exemption

The recent increases in housing prices make it more important than ever to ensure you home is fully protected from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by your main residence exemption. Afterall CGT is really just a tax on inflation.  If your home misses out on the exemption you are unlikely to have enough left to buy another home after you pay the tax...

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What is Negative Gearing and Why It’s NOT a Strategy?

This video is part of our Negative Gearing video series. You're currently watching Video 1. Video 2: Labor's Negative Gearing Policy Blunders (Part 1) - Watch here Video 3: Labor's Negative Gearing Policy Blunders (Part 2) - Watch here Transcript: Hello, Ben Kingsley here. There's a lot of discussion and debate around property at the moment and N...

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Q&A with our Treasurer, Scott Morrison

As a buyers agent and property expert, it's always a great opportunity when you get to talk to the Treasurer. You get to ask questions on current policies, pick the Treasurer's brain on political issues and most importantly, voice your opinion on the industry. In this Money Magazine's November 2016 Edition, Bryce is given this opportunity to pose ...

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