2026 in Australian property
Everything we've published on 2026 — 45 expert guides and news pieces, plus 0 related free calculators.
Stamp Duty by Property Price Australia 2026: $600k, $800k and $1m Buyer Guide
A practical guide to how stamp duty changes by property price and state, with examples for $600k, $800k and $1m purchases and links to state calculators.
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PropertyBorrowing Power After Rate Rises: Australian Income Examples for 2026
How interest-rate rises and lender serviceability buffers reduce borrowing power, with practical Australian household examples and calculator links.
FinanceSimple Interest Examples Australia 2026: Formula, Loans and Savings Scenarios
Simple interest explained with Australian examples for loans, savings and short-term finance, plus when compound interest is a better model.
PropertyVIC Land Tax Absentee Owner Surcharge 2026: Who Pays and How to Estimate It
Victorian absentee owner surcharge guide for property investors, including who can be caught, how the surcharge interacts with land tax and what to model before buying.
PropertyVIC Land Tax Trust Surcharge: 2026 Examples for Property Investors
How Victorian trust surcharge land tax can change the annual cost of holding investment property, with examples and planning checks.
PropertyNSW Land Tax for Discretionary Trusts in 2026
NSW discretionary trust land tax guide for investors, including threshold treatment, examples and what to check before buying property in a trust.
NewsHelp to Buy vs 5% Deposit Scheme: Which First Home Buyer Path Is Better in 2026?
A practical comparison of Help to Buy and the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme in 2026, including deposits, ownership, income caps, repayments, price caps and hidden trade-offs.
NewsDoes HECS or HELP Debt Affect Borrowing Power in 2026?
How HECS and HELP debt affects mortgage borrowing power in 2026, including the new marginal repayment system, the $67,000 threshold, lender serviceability and whether paying it off before buying can help.
NewsShould You Fix Your Home Loan in 2026 After the RBA Rate Hikes?
A practical 2026 guide to fixed, variable and split home loans after the RBA rate hikes, including repayment certainty, offset access, break costs, refinancing and when each option may suit.
PropertyVictoria Land Tax for Investment Properties 2026: Owner Types, Trusts and Surcharges
A practical guide to Victorian land tax for investment properties in 2026, covering site value, trusts, absentee owner surcharge, examples and how to estimate your bill.
PropertyNSW Land Tax 2026: Investors, Thresholds, Premium Rates and Examples
NSW land tax guide for investors in 2026, including the frozen general and premium thresholds, 3-year average land value, trust rules and worked examples.
PropertyLand Tax for Trusts and Companies in Australia: State-by-State 2026 Guide
How land tax changes when Australian property is held in a trust or company, with 2026 examples for Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
FinanceHow Much Is LMI in Australia in 2026? Deposit Examples by Property Price
A buyer-friendly guide to LMI in Australia in 2026, explaining why cost varies by lender, LVR and borrower profile, with examples by deposit size.
FinanceHow to Avoid LMI Without a 20% Deposit
Practical ways Australian home buyers may avoid LMI without a 20% deposit, including government schemes, guarantor loans, professional waivers and lower-LVR strategies.
PropertyWhat Is a Good Rental Yield in Australia in 2026?
A practical guide to what counts as a good rental yield in Australia in 2026, including gross yield, net yield, risk, location and cash flow.
NewsAustralian Government 5% Deposit Scheme 2026: Eligibility, Price Caps and Real Costs
A practical 2026 guide to the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme: who qualifies, current price caps, how much deposit you need, LMI savings, stamp duty, repayments and the traps to check before you apply.
NewsHow Much Can I Borrow After the 2026 RBA Rate Hikes?
How the 2026 RBA rate hikes, APRA serviceability buffer and lender assessment rules affect Australian borrowing power, with worked examples by income and practical ways to protect a pre-approval.
NewsVictoria Off-the-Plan Stamp Duty Concession 2026-27: Who Qualifies and What You Could Save
A buyer-friendly guide to Victoria's temporary off-the-plan stamp duty concession, including the 2026-27 Budget extension, eligible properties, how savings are calculated, worked examples and key risks.
NewsWhat the New CGT Regime Actually Costs You: Worked Examples Across 5 Holding Periods
The 50% CGT discount has been replaced with CPI indexation plus a 30% minimum tax rate. We work through five real scenarios — same property, same gain, different tax outcomes under old vs new regimes.
NewsThe Post-2027 Property Investor: 7 Strategies That Still Work
From 1 July 2027, negative gearing will be quarantined to new builds for established homes and the 50% CGT discount will be replaced with indexation plus a 30% minimum tax. The next generation of Australian property investor will look nothing like the last. Seven strategies that work under the new regime — and one that does not.
NewsNegative Gearing for Established Homes Ends 1 July 2027: The 14-Month Window That Just Opened
The 12 May 2026 Budget announced that from 1 July 2027 negative gearing will be quarantined to new builds and the 50% CGT discount will be replaced with CPI-indexation plus a 30% minimum tax. Everything contracted before 7.30pm AEST on Budget night is grandfathered. What sophisticated investors will do in the 14 months between now and commencement.
NewsRBA Hikes Cash Rate to 4.35% — Third Consecutive Rise as Inflation Re-Accelerates
The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% on 5 May 2026, the third hike of the year. Big Four banks have all confirmed full pass-through. What it means for repayments, the inflation backdrop, and what comes next.
NewsFirst Home Super Saver Scheme 2026: How to Pull \$50,000 Out of Your Super for a Deposit
The FHSS lets first home buyers save for a deposit inside super at the 15% concessional rate instead of their marginal rate. Caps, eligibility, tax treatment, timeline, and the five traps that catch most applicants.
NewsEOFY 2026 Property Investor Tax Checklist: What to Do Before 30 June
The Australian financial year ends 30 June 2026. Four moves before then that actually reduce your 2025-26 tax, plus the traps that catch property investors every year.
PropertyPositive Cash Flow Property: How to Calculate It Before You Buy
How to calculate whether an Australian investment property is positive cash flow before buying, including rent, expenses, interest, land tax and vacancy.
NewsWhy Scrapping Negative Gearing Will Not Fix Housing Affordability — and What Would
The 2026 reforms were sold as a housing affordability measure. The peer-reviewed evidence says they will lower prices by 1-2% and raise rents by 3-4%. A contrarian look at what actually moves the dial.
NewsAustralia's Housing Construction Shortfall: Why 1.2 Million Homes Won't Be Built on Time
Australia needs 1.2 million new homes by 2029 under the National Housing Accord, but construction is falling well short of target. What is going wrong, what it means for prices and rents, and what buyers should know.
NewsDownsizer Contributions: How Selling Your Home Can Boost Your Super
The downsizer contribution lets Australians aged 55+ put up to $300,000 from the sale of their home into superannuation. How it works, eligibility rules, and whether it makes sense for you.
NewsAustralia's Rental Vacancy Crisis: Why Finding a Rental Has Never Been Harder
Rental vacancy rates across Australia have hit historic lows. What is driving the crisis, which cities are worst affected, and what it means for tenants, landlords, and investors.
NewsRegional Property Markets Outperforming Capital Cities in 2026
Why Australian regional property markets are outperforming capital cities in 2026: affordability, lifestyle migration, infrastructure investment, and what it means for buyers and investors.
NewsOff-the-Plan vs Established Property: Pros, Cons & Financial Comparison
Comparing off-the-plan and established property in Australia: stamp duty differences, depreciation advantages, settlement risks, and a financial breakdown to help you decide.
NewsBest Home Loan Rates in Australia (April 2026): How to Find the Cheapest Mortgage
Compare the cheapest home loan rates in Australia as of April 2026. Big four bank rates, smaller lender deals, fixed vs variable, and how to get the best rate.
NewsHow the Middle East Conflict Is Affecting Australian Property Markets in 2026
The Middle East conflict is pushing up oil prices, inflation, and interest rates. What this means for Australian property prices, construction costs, and mortgage holders.
NewsAustralia's Housing Supply Crisis (2026): Why We're 380,000 Homes Short
Australia faces a projected 380,000 dwelling shortfall over the next five years. Why construction can't keep up with demand and what it means for prices and rents.
NewsAuction Clearance Rates Australia 2026: What They Mean and Current Trends
Understanding auction clearance rates: how they work as a market indicator, current trends across Australian capitals, and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
NewsHow Record Migration Is Reshaping Australia's Housing Market in 2026
Australia's population grew by 423,600 in one year, reaching 27.7 million. How migration-driven demand is outpacing housing supply and what it means for prices and rents.
NewsYour Fixed Rate Is Expiring in 2026: What to Do Before It Rolls Over
Billions in fixed-rate mortgages are rolling over in 2026. If your fixed rate is expiring, here is what to do to avoid the revert rate shock and potentially save thousands.
NewsHow RBA Interest Rates Affect Your Property Costs in 2026
Understand how the RBA cash rate flows through to your mortgage repayments, borrowing power, and property costs — and what strategies can help.
NewsHousing Affordability in Australia (2026): Key Challenges & Solutions
The state of housing affordability in Australia: deposit barriers, income-to-price ratios, government assistance, and practical strategies for buyers.
NewsAustralian Rental Market 2026: Vacancy Rates, Trends & What It Means
The state of Australia's rental market: historically low vacancy rates, rising rents, and what it means for tenants and investors.
NewsStamp Duty Reform in Australia (2026): State-by-State Progress
The state of stamp duty reform across Australia: the ACT's ongoing abolition program, reform discussions in other states, and what it means for property buyers.
NewsInvestment Property Tax in Australia (2026): Negative Gearing, CGT & Depreciation
Current Australian tax rules for investment property: negative gearing, capital gains tax discount, depreciation deductions, and the ongoing policy debate.
NewsEvery First Home Buyer Assistance Program in Australia (2026)
Complete overview of first home buyer assistance in Australia: FHOG, stamp duty concessions, shared equity schemes, guarantor options, and how to access them.
NewsHelp to Buy Scheme 2026: How It Works, Eligibility & How to Apply
The Australian Government Help to Buy shared equity scheme launched in December 2025. How it works, who is eligible, participating lenders, and how to apply.
NewsAustralia's Two-Speed Property Market: Perth & Brisbane Lead While Sydney & Melbourne Stall
Australian property in 2026 is a tale of two markets: Perth and Brisbane surging with double-digit growth while Sydney and Melbourne face affordability constraints.