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- Rental Property Tax Deductions 2026: A Complete Guide for Australian Property Investors
Tax time can be complicated for property investors, particularly when determining which rental property expenses can be claimed immediately and which must be deducted over several years. For the 2025–26 financial year, Australian rental property owners may be entitled to claim a range of expenses associated with earning rental income. However, expenses must be correctly… Read more: Rental Property Tax Deductions 2026: A Complete Guide for Australian Property Investors - Why Every Sydney Landlord Should Check Their Flexi Hoses Before It’s Too Late
Why Every Sydney Landlord Should Check Their Flexi Hoses Before It’s Too Late At Moshav Realty, we regularly see avoidable maintenance issues turn into major and expensive property damage. One of the most overlooked risks in residential properties across Sydney is something many landlords and tenants never think about — flexi hoses. These small plumbing… Read more: Why Every Sydney Landlord Should Check Their Flexi Hoses Before It’s Too Late - What Is Common Property in a Strata Plan (NSW)
What Is Common Property in a Strata Plan (NSW)? If you own, manage, or are looking to purchase a strata property in Sydney—particularly in the Eastern Suburbs—understanding what is common property in a strata plan NSW is essential. It’s one of the most common areas of confusion we come across, and it can directly impact… Read more: What Is Common Property in a Strata Plan (NSW) - How to Maximise the Return on Your Investment Property
Owning an investment property is one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth, but maximising your return takes more than simply holding the asset. To achieve the best possible outcome, landlords need a strategy that combines market insight, proactive maintenance and smart, value-adding improvements. Below is a practical guide to help you maximise… Read more: How to Maximise the Return on Your Investment Property - Rent Calculator
Our rent calculator works out rent per day, week, fortnight, calendar month or year. It can help you work out date range, and the rent you will owe if you move out part-way through a rent payment period. Select the rent payment period and type in how much rent you pay for that period. The… Read more: Rent Calculator - Pet Application NSW – Step-by-Step Guide for Renters
Tenants must obtain written consent before keeping pets in a rental property. To request consent, please complete the Standard Pet Request Form provided by NSW Fair Trading. You can download the form below: How to Apply What Happens Next? For more information or assistance with your application, please reach out to your property manager. Moshav… Read more: Pet Application NSW – Step-by-Step Guide for Renters - Leave The Nbn Box Behind (Tenant Guide)
Moving House? Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Take with You — Especially Your nbn Box Moving house can be exciting — a fresh start in a new space! But between packing boxes, cleaning, and arranging your utilities, it’s easy to forget a few small details that can make a big difference. One of the… Read more: Leave The Nbn Box Behind (Tenant Guide) - 7 Minimum Standards for Rental Properties in NSW
7 Minimum Standards for Rental Properties in NSW - Rental Property Tax Deductions 2025: Complete Guide for Australian Property Investors
Tax time 2025 is here, and Australian property investors need to maximise their rental property tax deductions to secure the best possible tax refund. Understanding which rental property expenses are deductible can save you thousands of dollars. Rental Property Tax Deductions Australia 2025The ATO comprehensive Rental Properties 2025 tax guide helps Australian property investors and… Read more: Rental Property Tax Deductions 2025: Complete Guide for Australian Property Investors - Don’t miss out on claiming your second largest tax deduction
We want you to get the most from your investment property, so we’ve partnered with BMT Tax Depreciation. BMT find residential property investors an average of over $11,000 in depreciation deductions in the first full financial year alone. BMT are offering a reduced fee of $715 incl. GST on residential tax depreciation schedules (normally $770… Read more: Don’t miss out on claiming your second largest tax deduction - NSW Rental Law Reforms 2025: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Major changes to NSW rental laws are coming into effect on May 19, 2025, aimed at creating a fairer rental market for everyone. Here’s everything landlords and tenants should understand about these important reforms. New Era for NSW Rental MarketThe NSW Government is introducing significant reforms to the rental landscape, with most changes taking effect… Read more: NSW Rental Law Reforms 2025: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know - NSW Water Efficiency Measures for Rental Properties: What Landlords Need to Know
NSW Rental Laws: Water Usage Charges and Water Efficiency Requirements for Landlords If you’re a landlord in NSW and wish to charge tenants for water usage, it’s important to know that NSW rental laws have specific requirements that must be met. Landlords can charge tenants for water usage only if the property is separately metered… Read more: NSW Water Efficiency Measures for Rental Properties: What Landlords Need to Know - Important changes to rental laws in 2025. A guide for property providers and renters.
Changes to Rental Laws: What you need to know and how they affect you. What is changing?On 24 October 2024 the NSW Parliament passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024. The legislation is now the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (the Act).The Act delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to improve rental laws to support… Read more: Important changes to rental laws in 2025. A guide for property providers and renters. - A Comprehensive Guide to Tenant Garden Maintenance in NSW
If spending time in the garden isn’t your idea of fun, you might be wondering exactly how much garden maintenance you’re responsible for as a tenant in NSW.With weeds sprouting and grass growing rapidly, and with summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to clarify your garden care responsibilities. Here’s a clear breakdown of… Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to Tenant Garden Maintenance in NSW - Rental Property Expenses 2024
It’s tax time. As a property investor it is important to stay on top of your rental property tax deductions and claim them correctly to maximise your tax refund. Rental properties 2024 will help you, as an owner of rental property in Australia, determine:• which rental income is assessable for tax purposes• which expenses are… Read more: Rental Property Expenses 2024 - Top 3 Reasons to use a Property Manager
Based on research conducted by Domain, approximately 75 percent of Australian investors opt for a property manager to oversee their investment property, citing various compelling reasons. The intricacies of responsibilities, laws, and regulations associated with property ownership make outsourcing property management a time-saving and stress-reducing choice compared to handling it independently. For those contemplating professional… Read more: Top 3 Reasons to use a Property Manager - Breaking a fixed-term agreement early
When a tenant signs a fixed term agreement, they are committing to stay for the full term.If a tenant wants to move out before the end of the fixed term, there could be costs involved.There are some situations where a tenant can end a fixed-term agreement without penalty.A tenant should give the landlord as much… Read more: Breaking a fixed-term agreement early - Rental Property Expenses 2023
It’s tax time. As a property investor it is important to stay on top of your rental property tax deductions and claim them correctly to maximise your tax refund. Rental properties 2023 will help you, as an owner of rental property in Australia, determine:• which rental income is assessable for tax purposes• which expenses are… Read more: Rental Property Expenses 2023 - Have your say on improving NSW rental laws
The NSW Government is seeking feedback about proposed changes to rental laws that aim to give more stability for renters and improve the overall renting experience. Have your say on changes that would:• require reasons for why landlords can end a lease (ending ‘no grounds’ terminations)• make it easier for renters to keep pets •… Read more: Have your say on improving NSW rental laws - Landlord Information Statement
What is a Landlord Information Statement? It is essential to understand and acknowledge your rights and obligations as a landlord; therefore, the ‘Landlord Information Statement’ is implemented to ensure landlords are informed and educated on residential tenancy legislation. What is a Landlord Information Statement, and what has changed?A Landlord Information Statement is a document stating… Read more: Landlord Information Statement
