"The rules changed. Did anyone tell you?"

Victoria's property tax landscape has never looked like this. In this episode we get honest about what's actually happening in 2026 — the land tax threshold slashed from $300,000 to $50,000, Vacant Residential Land Tax now applying statewide, Minimum Standards that must be met before you can even advertise, and rising holding costs that are quietly eroding returns for everyday Geelong investors.

If you own investment property in Victoria — this is the episode you didn't know you needed.

In this episode: land tax for the first time for 380,000 investors · VRLT and how it escalates · Minimum Standards compliance · the short-stay levy · recalculating your real cashflow position in 2026.

Want to go deeper? Join us Thursday 5 June 2026 at the Geelong Investor & Property Information Night — Higher Mark, GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park. Register by emailing geelong@jelliscraig.com.au with your name, mobile, and whether you're a current landlord.

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Disclaimer: The content of this episode is general in nature and does not constitute financial, legal, or taxation advice. We recommend seeking independent advice from a qualified professional before making any property or investment decisions. Legislation and thresholds are current as at the date of recording and subject to change. Verify current obligations with the State Revenue Office Victoria or Consumer Affairs Victoria.