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Interest deductibility on rental property explained

The laws are changing so we’ve got up to date answers to make life easier.

Ben Tutty
By Ben Tutty (Content Writer)
Last updated: 7 November 2024 | 4 min read

But first, what is interest deductibility on rental property?

Current rules — what's deductible now?

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