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12 Feb 2026 · The Value-Add Property Playbook

Granny Flat Investment Australia 2026: The State-by-State Guide to Boosting Your Rental Yield

Thinking about a granny flat investment in Australia in 2026? Here's your state-by-state guide to rules, build costs, rental yields, and approval pathways for secondary dwellings.

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12 Feb 2026 · The Value-Add Property Playbook

Zoning Reform Could Slash $100K Off House Prices — What It Means for Property Investors

The Grattan Institute says relaxing zoning laws could cut $100,000 off Australian house prices and add 67,000 homes a year. Here's what property investors need to know about zoning reform in 2026.

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12 Feb 2026 · The Value-Add Property Playbook

CGT Discount Changes: What Australian Property Investors Need to Know in 2026

The 50% capital gains tax discount is under serious threat. Here's what the proposed CGT changes mean for Australian property investors, value-add strategies, and your next move.

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11 Feb 2026 · Automate Everything

Best Job Management Software for Tradies in Australia (2026 Honest Review)

Honest comparison of the best job management apps for Australian tradies. ServiceM8, Tradify, Fergus, Jobber, AroFlo & simPRO reviewed.

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11 Feb 2026 · Set and Forget: The Aussie Guide to Automated Gardening

Best Smart Irrigation Controllers in Australia (2026 Compared)

Comparing the best smart irrigation controllers for Australian gardens. Hunter Hydrawise, Orbit B-hyve, Netro Pixie & RainBird tested.

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11 Feb 2026 · The Value-Add Property Playbook

Duplex Build Costs in Australia 2026: What It Really Costs (No BS)

Real duplex build costs in Australia for 2026. From $2,000-$3,800/m², hidden costs, case studies, financing, and state-by-state rules explained.

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11 Feb 2026 · Set and Forget: The Aussie Guide to Automated Gardening

Home Assistant Garden Automation: A Practical Getting-Started Guide

Set up Home Assistant garden automation with soil moisture sensors, automated irrigation, weather integration and ESPHome DIY sensors.

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11 Feb 2026 · Automate Everything

How to Automate Invoice Chasing for Your Small Business in Australia

Stop manually chasing invoices. Set up automated payment reminders in Xero, MYOB, Zapier & Make for your Australian small business.

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11 Feb 2026 · Set and Forget: The Aussie Guide to Automated Gardening

How to Build a Wicking Bed in Australia: The Complete Guide

Learn how to build a wicking bed in Australia. IBC vs timber builds, costs, step-by-step instructions, best plants, and water savings for Aussie gardens.

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11 Feb 2026 · The Value-Add Property Playbook

NDIS SDA Housing Investment in 2026: The Oversupply Nobody Warned You About

The honest truth about NDIS SDA housing investment in 2026. Oversupply data, fraud cases, utilisation rates, and due diligence tips.

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11 Feb 2026 · Off-Grid but Online

Solar Battery Rebate Australia 2026: STCs, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program & What Changes in May

How to calculate your solar battery rebate in 2026. STCs explained, the May 2026 changes, worked examples, and why timing matters.

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11 Feb 2026 · Off-Grid but Online

Starlink vs NBN for Rural Australia in 2026: The Honest Comparison

Starlink vs NBN in rural Australia 2026 — real speeds, costs, reliability, latency and when each option wins for regional Australians.

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