Episode 43: Land Tax 101: The Property Cost Nobody Warns You About

Welcome back to The StacyM Show!
Today, we’re diving into one of those not-so-fun-but-super-important topics: Land Tax in New South Wales.

If you’ve ever been told to “buy property, build a portfolio, live your best life”—but no one mentioned the sneaky land tax bill that could turn up later—this episode is for you.

I’ll break it down in real-talk terms (no jargon, no lectures) so you know exactly when land tax kicks in, what it means, and how to avoid the classic “Wait… what’s land tax?!” moment after you’ve already signed the contract.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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  What land tax is (in plain English)

  
  


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  When you’ll need to pay it in NSW

  
  


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  Why your home is usually exempt—but your investments might not be

  
  


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  How property portfolios and trusts can trigger land tax (and why that surprises people)

  
  


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  Why it’s so important to get advice from your accountant, lawyer, AND financial advisor before you buy

  
  

Real talk? Buying property should be exciting—not stressful.

So before you start shopping for your next investment, listen to this episode, forward it to your mates, and save yourself a headache down the track.

If you’re in the middle of a property deal and thinking, “Wait… does this apply to me?”—book a call with my team. We’ll help you figure it out.

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  Book a Free Call with Aqua Legal & Conveyancing

  
  


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  NSW Land Tax Info – Revenue NSW

  
  


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