EP: 2420•27 Apr 2026

You’re Probably Wasting Thousands on This⎟Ep. 2420

About this episode

New meth rules are coming into force… and they could save (or cost) landlords thousands.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the new meth contamination standards – what’s changed, why the old system caused so much confusion, and what you actually need to do if your property is affected.

You’ll learn:

The new legal thresholds – and the one number landlords now need to know
Why did some investors pay for decontamination they didn’t actually need
How to clean up meth contamination yourself – and what it really costs

The key takeaway? The rules are finally clearer, but that doesn’t mean the risk is gone. Knowing the thresholds, testing properly, and understanding your options could be the difference between a small clean-up… and a $30,000+ bill.

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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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