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Property Tax
Is Property Still Worth Investing In After the Negative Gearing Changes?

The annual tax refund is gone. The tax benefit isn't. Here's what actually changed, the part most coverage has missed, and how to adapt your cash flow strategy.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  10 min read
Property Tax
The 2026 CGT and Negative Gearing Overhaul: What Property Investors Need to Know

The 50% CGT discount is gone from 1 July 2027. Negative gearing on established properties is restricted. Here's exactly what changed, with worked examples and what it means for your strategy.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  11 min read
Buyer's Agent
Buyer's Agent vs DIY: The Real Cost Comparison (2026)

Most people only count the buyer's agent fee as a cost. They're not counting the time, the auction overpay, the wrong suburb, or the six months of growth they missed. Here's the full comparison.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  9 min read
Rentvesting
What Is Rentvesting? A Complete Guide for Australians (2026)

Rentvesting means renting where you live and owning an investment property where the numbers make sense. Here's how it works, who it suits, and what most guides won't tell you.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  10 min read
Buyer's Agent
What Does a Buyer's Agent Actually Do? (And Is It Worth It?)

Most people think a buyer's agent just "finds houses." Here's the real breakdown of what happens from brief to settlement, and when hiring one actually makes sense.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  9 min read
Investor Guides
How to Calculate Rental Yield in Australia (Gross and Net, With Examples)

Gross yield is the number agents quote. Net yield is the number that actually matters. Here's how to calculate both correctly, with a full worked example on a real property.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  8 min read
Investor Guides
How to Calculate Investment Property Cash Flow in Australia (2026)

Pre-tax cash flow, after-tax cash flow, and the role depreciation plays in making a negatively geared property far more manageable than the headline number suggests.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  10 min read
Property Tax
How to Read a Depreciation Schedule for Investment Property in Australia

Division 40, Division 43, diminishing value vs prime cost. Your depreciation schedule can be worth $4,000 to $5,000 a year in tax savings. Here's exactly how to read and use it.

Yousef Iqbal  ·  9 min read