Buying property in Canberra: stamp duty and the upfront costs explained
A plain-English guide to the upfront costs of buying in the ACT, from conveyance duty to inspections, and the concessions that may reduce the bill.
Finance26 June 20265 min read
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Renting in Canberra 2026: Costs, Bond Requirements and ACT Tenant Rights Explained
A plain-English guide to renting in Canberra: what weekly rents cost across suburbs, how the ACT bond and lease system works, and the tenant protections that apply under the territory's tenancy laws.
Finance26 June 20264 min read
The Canberra property market, explained
A plain-English guide to how Canberra property works: the forces that shape it, the leasehold land system, the difference between houses and apartments, and where to find current median data.
Finance26 June 20264 min read
First Home Buyers Grant Canberra 2026: ACT Grants, Stamp Duty Concessions and Shared Equity Explained
What Canberra first home buyers can claim in 2026: the First Home Owner Grant, the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, stamp duty relief, and the national shared equity program — all explained simply.
Finance25 June 20264 min read
Rates, land tax and the leasehold system: how ACT property charges work
A plain-English guide to general rates, land tax and Canberra's 99-year Crown lease system, and where to find the official numbers
Finance25 June 20263 min read
A newcomer's guide to Canberra's districts and town centres
How Canberra is built around a handful of self-contained districts, and what each town centre offers people settling into the capital
Finance25 June 20263 min read
ACT Rental Guide 2026: Renting in Canberra and How the Tenancy System Works
A plain-English guide to standard tenancy terms, your rights as a renter, and where to turn when something goes wrong in the ACT
Finance25 June 20264 min read
Buying in the ACT: the leasehold system explained
Why Canberra property comes with a 99-year Crown lease instead of freehold, and what the purpose clause means for buyers
Finance25 June 20264 min read
Canberra Property Market Report 2026: Prices, Trends and the Suburbs to Watch
A comprehensive look at the Canberra property market in 2026, including median prices, auction trends and suburbs outperforming expectations.
Finance24 June 20262 min read
Investment Property in Canberra: The Best Suburbs for Rental Yields in 2026
Which Canberra suburbs deliver the best rental yields and capital growth for property investors in 2026?
Finance18 June 20263 min read
Renting in Canberra 2026: Prices, Rights and What Tenants Need to Know
The Canberra rental market in 2026 - median rents, tenant rights under ACT law, and tips for securing a rental.
Finance15 June 20263 min read
Canberra Infrastructure Projects Driving Property Values in 2026
The major infrastructure developments in Canberra expected to lift property values in surrounding suburbs.
Finance12 June 20263 min read