The 2026–27 Federal Budget has delivered the most significant reform to property taxation Australia has seen in years.

For our clients with property interests, whether as homeowners, investors or first home buyers, here’s a plain-English summary of what’s changing and what it could mean for the market over the next few years.

On 6th July, we celebrate Integrity Day - our birthday and a special moment to reflect on the lives we’ve been privileged to be part of.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Budget on 12 May 2026, flagging sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. The good news for existing investors is that grandfathering provisions are generous.

How to deal with unexpected interest rate changes and forging your own destiny.

Read more in our April newsletter.

The beginning of 2026 has proven uncertainty is the only certainty in interest rates, as in world affairs.

 Australia’s interest rate landscape has become increasingly unpredictable, leaving borrowers, lenders, and mortgage brokers navigating one of the most complex environments seen since the rapid tightening cycle of 2022–23.

“How much can I borrow?” is a standard question for many prospective residential property purchasers. The starting point should be what repayments can you afford to make? Banks do not willingly issue loans to clients who cannot afford to repay them, they are under regulatory pressure to lend responsibly, but you should always check your own numbers as well!