My apologies, it’s TR2000/2, and searching the ATO’s website returns nothing. Here is a direct link to the article in the ATO’s online law database:

http://law.ato.gov.au/pdf/pbr/tr2000-002.pdf

Anyone looking to redraw on their PPOR home loan for investment purposes should read tax ruling TR200/2. Just search on the ATO’s website and it’ll pop right up.

This thread on another forum may also be useful: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18340

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Very good tip Adrien, thanks. If I were to dig down the side of the slab would I see generally see the plastic sheet if it was there, or would it be hidden in the concrete?Does 'habitable room' mean bedrooms Scott?Thanks again for all posts everyone, it's all very useful stuff.

Thanks everyone, very useful posts.

Wow Jason, you’ve got enough material on Facebook to start your own TV show!

With all of these new rooms coming directly off the living area, did anyone find it odd or difficult using it as a bedroom? It makes for a very unconventional layout…