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Insights for Australian property flippers.
Council overlays, holding costs, subdivision maths, multi-strategy feasibility — practical pieces from the FlipPro team for investors who actually run the numbers.
·7 min read
How much does it cost to subdivide land in NSW?
What it really costs to subdivide land in NSW in 2026 — surveyor, DA, section 7.11 contributions, civils and titles — plus the lines that blow the budget.
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·6 min read
Granny flat rules in NSW: what flippers can build without a full DA
The granny flat rules in NSW that decide your deal: 450m² lots, a 60m² cap, the CDC fast-track vs a DA, plus the overlays that quietly kill a build.
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GST on flipping houses in Australia: when it applies and the margin scheme
GST on flipping houses in Australia often only bites on substantial renovations — but when it does, it's 1/11 of the sale. Here's when, and how to cut it.
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Flipping and the ATO: how property flipping tax really works in Australia
Most Australian flips are taxed as income, not a capital gain, so the 50% CGT discount usually doesn't apply. Here's how property flipping tax works.
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How to flip a house in Australia: the complete guide
How to flip a house in Australia, step by step: pick the right strategy, find deals, run the feasibility, check council rules and model the real costs.
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Five strategies that fit a 720m² inner-Sydney lot
Five different ways to play a 720m² inner-Sydney lot — from cosmetic flip to subdivision. Worked numbers, time horizons and risk for each.
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When subdivision actually pencils in 2026
Most "subdivision opportunities" don't pencil after costs. Here's the math on when an Australian subdivision is worth the 12-18 month commitment, and the four conditions that have to be true.
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What every Aussie flipper gets wrong about holding costs
Australian flippers consistently underestimate holding costs by $10–20k per project. Here's the full breakdown of what to budget — and why your spreadsheet probably misses three line items.
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How to read a council LEP overlay before you offer (NSW)
A practical guide for Australian property flippers to read NSW LEPs, spot deal-killing overlays (flood, bushfire, heritage, koala) and avoid post-settlement surprises.
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FlipPro Pro vs Elite: how many credits do you need
A no-fluff comparison of FlipPro AI Pro ($39/mo, 10 credits) and Elite ($69/mo, 20 credits). Every paid plan includes every tool — so the only question is how many deals you analyse each month.
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