Answering: Can co-living properties be passed to my children as part of my estate and what are the tax implications? Estimated reading time: 11 min read Yes, co-living properties can be passed to your children as part of your estate in Australia, with tax implications varying significantly based on your ownership structure and state of…
Answering: How does co-living rental income compare to Airbnb short-term rental returns in 2026? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living delivers higher net rental income than Airbnb for most Melbourne investors in 2026, with consistent returns that outperform short-term rentals once you factor in actual occupancy rates and operating costs. The comparison works like…
Answering: What should I tell my accountant or financial planner who has not heard of co-living investment? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Yes, you can effectively explain co-living investment to your accountant or financial planner by providing three key documents: 1B certification proving council-approved compliance, rental comparables from Domain and REA Group verifying income…
For many Australians in their 50s and early 60s, the family home eventually becomes too much space. The kids move out. Entire bedrooms sit untouched for months. Maintenance costs keep climbing. Utility bills stay high. Yet despite all of that, many homeowners still hesitate to sell because they know the suburb itself continues growing in…
Written by Yannick Ieko, Co-founder & CEO of The Harmony Group. With over 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and SDA, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and now leads the delivery of Harmony Group’s growing co-living portfolio.
Written by Yannick Ieko, Co-founder & CEO of The Harmony Group. With over 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and SDA, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and now leads the delivery of Harmony Group’s growing co-living portfolio.
Written by Yannick Ieko, Co-founder & CEO of The Harmony Group. With over 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and SDA, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and now leads the delivery of Harmony Group’s growing co-living portfolio.
At The Harmony Group, our days are usually filled with spreadsheets, market yields, and the long-term mechanics of property investment. For over 15 years, we’ve built a reputation on finding niches that work—from sophisticated residential opportunities to our specialised work in co-living investments—helping our investors secure their financial futures. We’re proud of that track record…
Answering: How do I offset new Victorian land tax increases with higher-yielding property in 2026? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Yes, you can offset Victorian land tax increases by targeting investment properties that generate 10 to 12 percent gross yields, creating enough surplus cash flow to absorb the additional tax burden while maintaining a…
Answering: What does the 2026 Federal Budget mean for property investors and where are the safe havens? Estimated reading time: 9 min read Yes, the 2026 Federal Budget proposals could significantly reshape your property investment strategy in Melbourne, but defensive property investment Melbourne options generating 10-12% gross yields remain largely unaffected by the proposed tax…