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The 6 year rule applies to when you move out of your PPoR and rent it out. You can do this for up to 6 years, and then have to move back in to avoid being liable for CGT when and if you sell it in the future.

This is a good financial strategy generally. However, the downsides are: a) most people can't bring themselves to let grubby tenants live in their dream home and wreck it. This is unlikely to happen with higher-end properties, but there is an emotion factor to overcome. b) the combined cost...