Timing, with your accountant
We map the campaign and settlement against the land tax date.
Investors
Getting out of a Victorian investment property, on your timing.
Land tax, rental rules and the July 2027 tax changes have many investors rethinking. Timing changes what you keep.
What makes it hard
You are not the only one
- Land tax is based on what you own at midnight, 31 December.
- A tenant in place can limit buyers and price.
- Investor buyers are scarce, so you’re selling to owner-occupiers.
- Capital gains timing needs your accountant.
How we help
Options first, then a plan
Vacant or tenanted
Whether to sell with the tenant in or wait for the lease to end.
Selling to owner-occupiers
Presented for the first home buyers and downsizers who are buying now.
Before we talk
Useful to have handy
- Your lease end date and the tenant’s notice terms
- Your latest land tax assessment
- Purchase date and price, and major capital works since
- Your accountant’s contact details
Questions
What owners ask us
Can I still sell before 31 December?
Only if it settles before midnight on 31 December. Signing isn’t enough. Ask your accountant; we’ll tell you if the timing is realistic.
Should I sell with my tenant in place?
It narrows your buyers. Vacant homes usually show better. We weigh lost rent against the likely price difference.
Do you still manage rentals?
No. We can recommend a property manager for the ones you keep.
General information, not tax advice. Check land tax and capital gains with your accountant. Information checked October 2026.
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