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TaxJul 9, 2026· 4 min read

The 2017 Depreciation Rule Most Property Investors Still Get Wrong

Since 2017, you generally can't depreciate second-hand plant and equipment in an established rental. Here's what changed, what you can still claim, and how to track it.

StrategyJul 9, 2026· 4 min read

How Australians Actually Hold Investment Property — and Why Your Tracker Should Care

Personal, trust, company or SMSF — the structure you hold property in changes what you need to track. A plain-English look at the four common options and their record-keeping implications.

TaxFeb 2, 2026· 3 min read

Negative Gearing Explained: How It Works for Australian Property Investors

Understand how negative gearing works, when it makes sense, and how to track it with BrickTrack.

FundamentalsJan 29, 2026· 2 min read

Good Debt vs Bad Debt for Property Investors

Not all debt is equal. Understanding the difference between good and bad debt is the foundation of smart property investing.

StrategyJan 25, 2026· 2 min read

How to Calculate Rental Yield

Rental yield tells you how hard your property is working. Here's the formula every Australian investor should know.

FundamentalsJan 21, 2026· 2 min read

Positive vs Negative Gearing Explained

Australia's most talked-about property tax strategy. Here's what positive and negative gearing actually mean for your cash flow and tax.

FundamentalsJan 17, 2026· 2 min read

What Is LVR and Why Does It Matter?

Loan-to-value ratio is the single most important number in property finance. Here's what it means and why every investor needs to know it.