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Quarantined Losses: What Happens to Rental Deductions on Anything Bought After 12 May 2026
The reform did not abolish negative gearing. It quarantined it. From 1 July 2027, losses on established property bought after 12 May 2026 can no longer offset your salary.
Read article →The 2026-27 Stamp Duty Map: Where First Home Buyers Now Pay Nothing
The ACT has removed stamp duty for eligible first home buyers entirely, Tasmania has closed its established home exemption, and every state grant is now new builds only. Here is the current map.
Read article →Help to Buy or the 5% Deposit Guarantee: Which One Leaves You Better Off
One scheme cuts your repayment by giving the government a slice of your home. The other keeps every dollar of growth and costs more each month. Here is the trade off in numbers.
Read article →Negative Gearing Limited to New Builds: What the 2026 Reform Actually Says
The rules around negative gearing changed on Budget night 2026. Here is what the legislation actually says and what it means for investors buying now.
Read article →The 50% CGT Discount Is Going: What Replaces It From 1 July 2027
Australia's 50% CGT discount is now legislated to end on 1 July 2027. Here is what replaces it, how the transition works, and what it means for investment and SMSF property.
Read article →The 5% Deposit Scheme in 2026: No Income Caps, No Place Limits, No LMI
The First Home Guarantee has changed significantly since October 2025. Here is what the updated scheme actually looks like, who it now covers, and where the limits still apply.
Read article →Inside the Unit Trust Pathway: How an SMSF Can Still Access Residential Property
The LRBA door for new residential property closed on 10 August 2026. Here is what the unit trust pathway looks like, and what trustees need to weigh up.
Read article →New Build vs Established: The 2026 Comparison Investors Should Actually Be Making
The tax rules for investment property changed significantly in 2026. Here is what actually differs between a new build and an established property right now.
Read article →The Investor Playbook Has Changed: Five Things That Are Different After 1 July 2027
Five significant rule changes have reshaped the property and super landscape since mid-2026. Here is what they mean for investors planning their next move.
Read article →Grandfathered on 12 May 2026: What Happens to the Portfolio You Already Own
The rules on borrowing inside super changed on 10 August 2026. If your SMSF already holds a residential property loan, here is what grandfathering actually means for you.
Read article →7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Your First Rooming House
Rooming houses can generate multiple income streams from a single title, but the compliance picture is more layered than a standard buy-to-let. Here are the questions worth asking first.
Read article →SMSF Commercial Property: The Tax Advantages Most Owners Miss
Holding commercial property inside an SMSF can change the tax picture significantly, but the rules have just shifted in a way every trustee needs to understand.
Read article →Subdividing and Building a Duplex: The Approvals You Can't Skip
A duplex on a subdivided block can produce two income-generating titles from one site. But the approval sequence matters as much as the build itself.
Read article →Which Medical Roles Qualify for an LMI Waiver in 2026? The Updated List
Medical and allied health professionals can avoid LMI on loans above 80% LVR, but the list of qualifying roles varies more than most people realise.
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