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15FebFebruary 15, 2026

Unpacking Australia’s $21.9 Billion Capital Gains Tax: Is It Time for a Change?

Capital Gains Tax Discount 2026 : Who wins and at what cost? In 1999, when the capital gains tax (CGT) discount was introduced, the average Australian home cost around three to four times the average household income. A dual-income household on average wages could realistically save...

05FebFebruary 5, 2026

The 5 biggest rental lifestyle trends shaping where Australians

The 5 biggest rental lifestyle trends shaping where Australians Lifestyle features are playing a bigger role in Australia’s rental market. Across many suburbs, rental listings increasingly highlight amenities such as: Pet-friendly options Pools On-site gyms Tennis courts However, it is important to note:this analysis reflects what is advertised in rental listings,...

04FebFebruary 4, 2026

2026: Does it make sense to fix your mortgage rate now?

2026: Does it make sense to fix your mortgage rate now? This report provides a comprehensive framework for deciding between fixed and variable mortgage rates. Unlike simplistic advice that assumes one approach is universally better, this analysis examines your decision through multiple lenses: market conditions, personal...

04FebFebruary 4, 2026

What’s driving Australian Commercial Property growth in 2026

What's driving Australian Commercial Property growth in 2026 Australia’s commercial property market entering 2026 is no longer defined by a single cycle. Instead, performance is fragmenting by sector, asset quality, and micro-location. The next phase will reward investors who understand where fundamentals are genuinely improving -...

03FebFebruary 3, 2026

What’s Really Driving the Housing Price Surge in Perth and Brisbane?

What’s Really Driving the Housing Price Surge in Perth and Brisbane? On a quiet Saturday morning in Craigieburn, 27 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, Tom and Emily Harris unlocked the front door of their first home - a four-bedroom house they purchased late last year for...

03FebFebruary 3, 2026

RBA 2026 rate rises: why is it different this time?

Australia’s interest rate cycle has taken an abrupt turn, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting the cash rate just months after cutting it - an unusually fast reversal that underscores growing concern about inflation and housing demand. On 3 February 2026, the RBA raised...

31JanJanuary 31, 2026

Property Investing in 2026 is going to be challenging – 5 trends shaping it

5 Trends to watch out in 2026 When Minh Nguyen and Lan Tran bought their first investment property in Cranbourne East in 2021, they believed they were doing what many Australians had done before them. They followed the headlines, attended auctions and took comfort in the...

31JanJanuary 31, 2026

Survey: Only 12% of Aussie Property investors made real gains in 10 years. Here’s What They Did Differently

Investors often focus on market cycles, interest rates and hotspots. But history suggests the most powerful driver of property wealth is far simpler — and far more patient. Real estate investing is often seen as a timing game. Investors debate whether rates have peaked, whether prices...