As the year progresses, it’s incredibly easy for long-term financial goals to take a back seat to day-to-day life. Between work demands, family commitments, and shifting household priorities, the financial plans that felt crystal clear at the start of the year can...
If you’re retired or approaching retirement, the headlines from the 2026–27 Federal Budget — sweeping changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and trusts — may have caused some understandable concern. The reassuring news is that for most retirees and Age Pension...
Before the 2026–27 Federal Budget, the choice between buying a brand-new investment property and an established one came down mostly to personal preference — depreciation benefits and lower maintenance on one side, character, location and price on the other. The...
Negative gearing has been part of the Australian property investment playbook for decades. The 2026–27 Federal Budget proposes to change how it works — and if you own an investment property, are mid-purchase, or are thinking about buying one, you’ll want to understand...
For nearly 25 years, the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount has been a cornerstone of how Australians invest. Hold an asset for more than 12 months, sell it for a profit, and only half of that gain is taxed. The 2026–27 Federal Budget proposes to change that — and...
