From 1 July 2026, significant changes are coming to the Australian real estate industry under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). For the first time, all residential real estate agencies across Australia will be legally required to conduct identity verification and anti-money laundering checks on clients involved in property transactions.…
Most investors don’t think about this. You choose a Property Manager, things run smoothly, rent comes in — job done. But there’s a gap in that thinking. What happens when that Property Manager leaves? Because in this industry, it’s not a rare event — it’s common. And when it happens, the impact isn’t on the…
There’s been increasing discussion around proposed changes to Australia’s Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount for property investors. While nothing has been confirmed, the direction of these conversations is worth paying attention to—particularly if property is part of your long-term strategy. At a federal level, there is consideration being given to reducing the current 50% CGT…