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I had a client in a similar situation but their accountant advised them incorrectly and they wanted to move in after new year. $9k extra land tax approx.

Perhaps you could ask to pay in installments - they may give an interest free loan. NSW did this recently to a client of mine.

You don't know what you don't know. But now you know - as do those reading this thread

Yep. But you can't blame the conveyancer. You would have contracted them to transfer title only. I don't even think they would be allowed to advice on land tax.

Guessing the state the properties are in is VIC? Were you living in the main residence as at 31 Dec? Sounds like you were not and that is probably why subject to land tax. Investment is added to the PPOR. It may have been a mistake to let the tenants stay 10 days extra. Adjustments at...