Rentvesting & Investment
Negative Gearing & CGT: May 2026 Budget Outlook
The May 2026 federal budget could change negative gearing and the CGT discount. See what's being modelled and the real cost on a sale.
Guides
First Home Buyer Guides
Plain-English articles to help you navigate schemes, grants, and the numbers behind buying your first home in Australia.
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Market Updates
RBA May 2026: What Q1 Inflation Could Mean
Annual inflation hit 4.6% on 29 April and all four major banks forecast a 4.35% rate on 5 May. See what it may mean for borrowing power and repayments.
Saving & Deposits
Payday Super From July 1: Faster FHSS Deposit
From July 1 2026, employers must pay super within 7 days of each payday, not quarterly. For FHSS savers this could mean faster ATO determinations.
Market Updates
RBA May 2026 Rate Rise: Borrowing Power Hit
All four major banks tip a third RBA rise in May 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.35%. See what each hike could do to your repayments by income level.
Market Updates
EV Road User Charge: Outer Suburb Costs 2026
EVs pay no fuel excise now, but a federal road user charge targeting 5.3c/km by 2033 is in the pipeline. What it could mean for outer suburb commutes.
Schemes & Grants
First Home Guarantee: Eligible Home Prices 2026
Cotality found First Home Guarantee-eligible homes rose 6.7% in six months, near double the 3.6% above the cap. What that may mean for buyers in 2026.
Schemes & Grants
Help to Buy Renovation Equity Strategy 2026
Targeted renovations may dilute the government's equity share under Help to Buy while lifting your home's value. See how the maths works across scenarios.
Market Updates
Westpac Forecasts 3 More Rate Hikes by Aug 2026
Westpac forecasts RBA hikes in May, June and August 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% - the highest since 2008. What it may mean for repayments.
Saving & Deposits
First Home Super Saver Scheme Explained 2026
The FHSS scheme could save around $7,500 in tax per person over three years while you build a deposit, yet many buyers have never heard of it. How it works, with examples.
Costs & Budgeting
House and Land Package: Hidden Costs 2026
The advertised price is the start, not the finish. See the $60,000-$120,000 in site works, council fees and finishing buyers often miss, with examples.
Schemes & Grants
First Home Buyer Grants Australia 2026: By State
A 2026 guide to FHOG amounts, stamp duty concessions, price caps, eligibility rules and expiry dates across all 8 states and territories, in one place.
Schemes & Grants
Help to Buy vs 5% Deposit Scheme: 2026 Compare
Compare Australia's two main federal schemes side by side in 2026, with worked scenarios for singles, couples and single parents to weigh up.