Unlocking Backyard Wealth: September 2026
Modular Build and Display Home Walkthrough
John Wong, CEO and Founder of Space Property, walked members through how modular secondary dwellings compare to traditional builds on construction efficiency and timing, then gave a live video walkthrough of a display home so members could see how a modular secondary dwelling looks, feels and functions. He also covered the design options available for an investment property.
- Modular vs traditional builds – how the two approaches compare on efficiency and timing.
- Live video walkthrough of a display home – a look at how a modular secondary dwelling looks, feels and functions.
- Design options – what’s available for an investment property.
Tax and Depreciation Insights
Richelle Allan, Business Development Specialist and Quantity Surveyor at BMT Tax Depreciation, unpacked why depreciation is often underutilised by property investors, and how adding a secondary dwelling can meaningfully lift the tax benefits on a property. She walked through real investor scenarios covering yield, build cost, and tax outcomes, and covered common misconceptions investors have about depreciation and how to avoid them.
- Depreciation fundamentals – why they are often underutilised by investors.
- Secondary dwellings – how they can enhance the tax benefits of a property.
- Real-life investor scenarios – covering yield, build cost, and tax outcomes.
- Common misconceptions – and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Who Should Attend
Ideal for property investors and MSH members exploring secondary dwellings or modular builds as a wealth-building strategy, and anyone wanting a clearer, practical grasp of depreciation and tax outcomes rather than just information they never act on.
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