Victorian Election 2026: What the Major Parties Propose on Housing and Renting
Victoria votes on 28 November 2026. This neutral summary sets out what Labor, the Liberal and National Coalition and the Greens have published on stamp duty, land tax, renting and housing supply.
ATO Holiday Home Rules: What Owners Can Still Claim in 2026
Under TR 2026/1, a holiday home you also rent out keeps ownership deductions only if it is mainly used to earn rent at all times. Otherwise only rental costs such as advertising, cleaning and booking fees stay deductible. The ATO is reviewing expenses from 1 July 2026.
Commercial Leases Explained: Net, Gross, Outgoings and WALE
The lease type decides who pays the running costs: net leases pass most outgoings to the tenant, gross leases leave them with the landlord, and semi gross leases split them. Rent reviews, options, security, make good, WALE and state retail laws matter too.
What Happens When a Property Fails a Building and Pest Inspection?
A building and pest inspection can uncover problems that are difficult to identify during an open home. Structural movement, roof damage, moisture, termites, unsafe renovations and drainage issues can all affect the cost and risk of purchasing a property. A failed or unsatisfactory inspection does not necessarily mean you should walk away. The outcome depends […]
New Victorian Auction Rules: Published Reserves and Sold Prices
From 16 October 2026, Victorian agents must publish the reserve at least 7 days before an auction or fixed date sale, or the sale cannot proceed. Sale prices must also be published within 7 days of an unconditional sale.
NSW Underquoting Laws From 17 November 2026: What Buyers Need to Know
From 17 November 2026, agent ads for NSW residential sales must show a price or range that cannot sit below the estimated selling price, the top registered bid at a passed in auction, or a written offer rejected for being too low. A Statement of Information follows on 8 February 2027.
Commercial vs Residential Property: What Changes for Investors
Commercial tenants are businesses, leases are usually longer and the tenant often pays many running costs, but vacancies can take longer to fill. GST, depreciation, finance and management also work differently from residential property.
Strata Title vs Torrens Title: What Investors Should Know
Strata title means you own your lot and share common property through an owners corporation. A freestanding Torrens title home means you own the land and building with no shared levies. It affects costs, control and checks.
How to Buy Commercial Property in Australia: Step by Step
Start with a written brief and budget, choose an asset type, find a property on or off market, then check the building, lease and tenant. Your lawyer checks GST and duty, your broker arranges finance, and the contract moves to settlement.
Negative Gearing Changes From 1 July 2027: What Investors Buying Now Need to Know
From 1 July 2027, losses on established residential properties bought after 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026 can only offset residential property income. Earlier purchases are grandfathered until sold and new builds keep negative gearing.