Property in Australian property
Everything we've published on property — 13 expert guides and news pieces, plus 12 related free calculators.
Queensland First Home Buyer Changes 2026: $30,000 Grant and New Residency Rule
Queensland has continued the $30,000 first home owner grant and will add a residency test to home duty concessions from 1 August 2026.
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12 morePropertyBuy vs Rent in Australia (2026): Which Is Better?
Complete guide to the buy vs rent decision in Australia: true costs, opportunity cost of deposit, property growth assumptions, lifestyle factors, and when each option wins.
PropertyWA Stamp Duty 2026: Rates, Thresholds & FHB Concessions
How Western Australia transfer duty works in 2026: brackets, first home buyer concessions, foreign buyer surcharges, and worked examples.
PropertyUnderstanding Stamp Duty — A Complete Guide
Transfer duties explained: what they cover, how brackets/thresholds work, concessions/surcharges, and how to estimate them.
PropertyNSW Stamp Duty 2026: Rates, Thresholds, FHB & Surcharges
How NSW stamp duty works in 2026: brackets, first home buyer concessions, foreign buyer surcharges, and examples — with a calculator.
PropertyVIC Stamp Duty 2026: Rates, Thresholds, FHB & Surcharges
How Victorian stamp duty works in 2026: brackets, first home buyer concessions, foreign buyer surcharges — plus a calculator.
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.
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.
PropertyWA Foreign Buyer Surcharge (2026)
Western Australia foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge in 2026: rates, who it applies to, exemptions, and how to calculate.
PropertySA Foreign Buyer Surcharge (2026)
South Australia foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge in 2026: rates, who it applies to, exemptions, and how to calculate.
PropertyTAS Foreign Buyer Surcharge (2026)
Tasmania foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge in 2026: rates, who it applies to, exemptions, and how to calculate.
PropertyACT Foreign Buyer Surcharge (2026)
Australian Capital Territory foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge in 2026: rates, who it applies to, exemptions, and how to calculate.
PropertyNT Foreign Buyer Surcharge (2026)
Northern Territory foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge in 2026: rates, who it applies to, exemptions, and how to calculate.
Calculators for Property
12 free tools
PropertyStamp Duty Calculator
Calculate stamp duty and government charges for property purchases across all Australian states and territories.
Run itPropertyLenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) Calculator
Model an indicative LMI planning proxy and the repayment impact if the premium is capitalised. Actual lender quotes can differ materially.
Run itPropertyHome Equity and LVR Calculator
Estimate total home equity, current loan-to-value ratio and equity above a chosen planning LVR using a property value and mortgage balance.
Run itPropertyAuction Clearance Rate Calculator
Calculate a reported auction clearance rate, reporting coverage and the share of scheduled auctions sold from raw auction outcomes.
Run itPropertyLand Tax Calculator
Estimate annual land tax based on land value and ownership, with state-specific thresholds and rates.
Run itPropertyRental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross rental yield, net rental yield and cash flow for an Australian investment property after vacancy, land tax, loan interest and annual costs.
Run itPropertyProperty Purchase Cost Calculator
Estimate the total upfront costs of buying property in Australia, including stamp duty, government fees, legal costs, inspections, insurance, and moving expenses.
Run itPropertyNegative Gearing Calculator
Model 2026-27 rental income, expenses, an indicative tax effect and after-tax holding cash flow. General information only, not a tax assessment.
Run itPropertyCapital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate capital gains tax (CGT) on Australian investment property. Estimate your taxable capital gain, CGT discount eligibility, tax payable, and net profit after tax.
Run itPropertyCGT Reform Comparison Calculator
Compare the former 50% discount method with a simplified indexed-cost-base calculation for an asset acquired on or after 1 July 2027.
Run itPropertyBuy vs Rent Calculator
Compare the total cost of buying vs renting a home over time. Factor in mortgage repayments, property growth, rent increases, stamp duty, holding costs, and investment returns to see which option builds more wealth.
Run itPropertyRental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield on an Australian investment property. Enter purchase price, weekly rent, and annual expenses to see your yield instantly.
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