EP: 2459•5 Jun 2026

Heritage Dwellings Beautiful … But Dangerous⎟Ep. 2459

About this episode

That beautiful character villa might look like an investor’s dream… until you realise it’s heritage-listed.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack what heritage protections actually mean for property owners ... and the answer isn’t as straightforward as most people think.

You’ll learn:

The 9.6% PENALTY for individually heritage-listed houses
What you can and can't do
The 5-minute heritage check

Main idea? Character homes can absolutely make great investments ... but only if you understand the restrictions before you buy.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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