Commercial Lease Guides
Expert breakdowns and detailed statutory definitions of commercial and residential property terms in Australia.
Negative gearing, CGT and trusts: what Labor has changed for property investors
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' 2026 Budget limited negative gearing, replaced the 50% CGT discount and proposed a minimum tax on trusts. What is law, what is still before parliament, and what it means if you own or plan to buy.
The cost of living in late 2026: what's rising, and what the government has done
Inflation is back above 4%, electricity is up almost 13% now rebates have ended, and the RBA has raised rates five times in a year. Where the pressure is coming from, and the relief announced by the Albanese government.
What the November 2026 RBA rate rise means for your mortgage
The cash rate is now 4.85% after the fifth rise in 12 months. What that adds to repayments by loan size, what a basis point costs, and when the RBA meets next.
Stamp duty on an investment property in 2026–27: every state compared
Investors don't get first home buyer or owner-occupier concessions, so duty is a big upfront cost. What a $600,000 and $900,000 purchase costs in each state.
Land tax thresholds 2026–27: how much each state charges investors
Each state sets its own land tax threshold and rates, and the gap is wide. The 2026–27 thresholds, and what $800,000 and $1.5 million of land costs each year.
2026–27 tax rates: what the cut to 15% means for your take-home pay
The 16% bracket became 15% on 1 July 2026. The new brackets, what the cut is worth at every salary (at most $268 a year), and take-home pay from $40,000 to $200,000.
HECS-HELP repayments in 2026–27: how the new system works
Since 2025–26, compulsory HELP repayments are charged only on income above the threshold. The 2026–27 rates, worked examples, and what changed from 2024–25.
How to Calculate Commercial Lease Rates in Australia (2026 Guide)
Learn how to calculate commercial property lease rates using standard Aussie formulas. Compare rent per sqm, gross vs net leases, outgoings, incentives, and percentage rent with worked examples.
Gross vs Net Leases in Australia: The Complete Guide
Understanding the operational allocation of outgoings is the most critical element of leasing commercial property in Australia. Learn how to compare net and gross proposals to protect your bottom line.
How CPI Rent Reviews Work for Commercial Tenants
Many Australian commercial lease agreements use the Consumer Price Index to adjust rent annually. Learn how to calculate CPI reviews, verify ABS index numbers, and spot ratchet clauses.
Lease Incentives: Rent-Free vs Fitout Contributions
Landlords offer attractive lease incentives to secure reliable commercial tenants. Learn how to evaluate rent-free periods, fitout contributions, and their impact on your effective rent.
Leasing Quick FAQs
What is the difference between net and gross rent?
Under a gross lease, your monthly payments are completely all-inclusive, and the landlord is responsible for all structural, insurance, council, and land taxes. In a net lease structure, you pay a lower base rate but must contribute to ongoing outgoings on top of that base rent.
Can landlords increase rent by any amount?
For commercial agreements, rent increases are completely governed by the signed lease contract, which typically stipulates either a fixed percentage (e.g., 4% per year), a Consumer Price Index adjustment, or a periodic market rent review.