March 13, 2026

Turning “Bad Debt” into “Good Debt”: A Guide to Debt Recycling for Property Investors

Purchasing a $1.1m investment property is a significant milestone, but the way you structure your debt can be the difference between a standard investment and a […]
March 12, 2026

Setup an Active Bucket Company

In Australia, the distinction between a “passive” company (taxed at 30%) and an “active” company (a Base Rate Entity taxed at 25%) is governed by the […]
March 12, 2026

Selling Australian Property from Overseas? Why the ATO Might Claim 15% of Your Sale Price in 2026

By Steven Rider, Practice Director Whether you are an Australian expat living abroad or a foreign investor, selling a property in the current market requires more […]
March 4, 2026

Navigating the 6-Year CGT Exemption Rule: A Guide for Australian Property Owners

Are you thinking about selling your property? Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications is essential, especially with rules as nuanced as the 6-year CGT exemption. In […]
February 27, 2026

Understanding the Australian Government’s Plans for the CGT Discount on Investment Properties

Potential Changes on the Horizon: Hey property investors, listen up! There’s been a lot of chatter lately about potential changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) […]
February 25, 2026

Is Your Investment Property Actually a Business Asset? Navigating the Active Asset Test

Many business owners hold real estate through a mix of trading entities and inter-entity leases. However, we often see a common—and costly—disconnection between how a property […]
February 24, 2026

Airbnb: Is Your Side Hustle Actually a Business?

At Rider Accountants & Advisors, we’re all about helping property investors build wealth. Whether you’ve got one unit in Sydney or a portfolio scattered across Australia, […]
February 20, 2026

How to Extract Wealth from Your Company (Without the ATO Headaches)

How to get money out of your company… You’ve worked hard to build your business and accumulate profit. But as many Australian business owners discover, getting […]
February 17, 2026

Don’t Let a Paperwork Blunder Kill Your SMSF Property Strategy

Investing in property through your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth. But if you’re using a Limited […]