PHOTO: The Buttons’ owned investment properties close to Chermside Shopping Centre.

PETER Button and Cathy Zappala are revelling in early retirement — and they have negative gearing to thank for it.

The Brisbane couple recently sold their eight investment properties, all located in and around the suburbs of Chermside and Wavell Heights, and put the money into their superannuation.

“We’re fortunate to be able to choose to retire now, and be able to travel and afford a house and not have any debt,” Mr Button, 62, said.

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