Property Investing
What Are the Borrowing Rules (LRBA) for SMSF Property Investment?
How SMSFs can borrow to buy property under a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA) — the rules, the structure, and a 2026 law change, explained.
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Can I Buy an Investment Property Through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)?
Yes — an SMSF can buy an investment property, but the sole purpose test, in-house asset rules and strict borrowing limits all apply first.
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What is Debt Recycling and How Do I Use It to Buy Investment Properties?
Debt recycling turns non-deductible home debt into deductible investment debt. How the strategy, loan structure and tax rules work, as at July 2026.
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Are Pets Allowed in Rental Properties Under NSW and Victorian Tenancy Laws?
NSW and Victoria both default toward allowing pets, but differ on refusal: Victorian landlords apply to VCAT; NSW tenants dispute at NCAT.
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How can I add value to my investment property to increase rental income?
Ways landlords can lift rental income — condition, compliance, added space and tax treatment — factors and sources, not predicted returns.
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What Are the Rules Around Routine Property Inspections in Australia?
Routine rental inspections are governed state by state, not nationally. Here's the confirmed framework — which Act applies and who regulates it.
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How Do I Handle a Tenant Who Falls Into Rental Arrears or Refuses to Pay?
Rental arrears run on your state's tenancy law, not self-help. The general process, plus bond, landlord insurance and property-manager options.
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What Are My Legal Obligations as a Landlord for Urgent Repairs in NSW and Victoria?
NSW and Victoria both require landlords to act on urgent repairs faster than routine ones. Here's how the two Acts differ and where to check current rules.
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How Often Can I Legally Increase the Rent on My Investment Property?
Rent-increase limits and notice periods are set by state tenancy law, not one national rule. Here's what decides the answer, and where to check it.
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What Is Landlord Insurance and What Does a Good Policy Cover in Australia?
Landlord insurance is an optional cover for rental properties. Its legal scope, what a good policy includes, and how it differs from building cover.
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How Do Property Managers Screen and Select High-Quality Tenants?
How property managers screen tenants: applications, income checks, references, tenancy databases, and the privacy/anti-discrimination limits that apply.
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What Are the Typical Fees Charged by Property Managers in Australia?
Property manager fees aren't government-set — they're negotiated. What REIQ data shows by state, other charges to expect, and how to compare agents.