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How Much Can You Borrow After Four Rate Rises, and Why It Is Less Than in January

Property
Four rate rises in 2026 haven't just lifted repayments, they've cut how much banks will lend. Here's how borrowing power is worked out, how much it has fallen, and how to get the most from yours.

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Retirement Village or Aged Care Home, the Difference Families Need to Understand Before Choosing

Aged Care
Retirement villages and aged care homes get mixed up all the time, but they're completely different in care, costs and rules. Here's what separates them, and how to work out which one fits.

Four Days Out, the 1 October Checklist Every Support at Home Provider Should Be Working Through

Aged Care
Personal care reclassification, a nursing subsidy increase and scrutiny on pricing all land on Support at Home providers on 1 October. Here's a practical checklist of what needs to be done.

Caring for a Parent While Working Full Time, the Workplace Rights Most Carers Never Use

Aged Care
More Australians are caring for an ageing parent while holding down a job. Few know their workplace rights to carer's leave and flexible work. Here's what you're entitled to, and how to ask.

Property

How Much Can You Borrow After Four Rate Rises, and Why It Is Less Than in January

Property
Four rate rises in 2026 haven't just lifted repayments, they've cut how much banks will lend. Here's how borrowing power is worked out, how much it has fallen, and how to get the most from yours.

How Much Tax Will You Pay Selling an Investment Property, and What Changes in July 2027

Property
Selling an investment property usually means paying capital gains tax, and the rules change on 1 July 2027. Here's how CGT is worked out now, a worked example, and what the new system means.

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How Much Can You Borrow After Four Rate Rises, and Why It Is Less Than in January

Property
Four rate rises in 2026 haven't just lifted repayments, they've cut how much banks will lend. Here's how borrowing power is worked out, how much it has fallen, and how to get the most from yours.

From 15 October, Late NDIS Claims Get Extra Scrutiny, and From December They May Not Be Paid

NDIS
The NDIS is tightening how late claims are handled. From 15 October, claims over 90 days old face extra checks, and from 1 December they generally won't be paid. Here's who's affected and what to do.

How Much Does an Aged Care Home Cost in 2026, a Plain-English Breakdown With Real Numbers

Aged Care
"How much does a nursing home cost?" is one of the most searched aged care questions, and the answer depends on means and room price. Here's a plain-English breakdown using current rates.

Property Depreciation Explained, What You Can Claim and How Much It Actually Saves

Property
Depreciation is one of the most valuable and most missed deductions for property investors. Here's what you can claim, what changed in 2017, how much it's worth, and how the 2027 changes affect it.

How Much Tax Will You Pay Selling an Investment Property, and What Changes in July 2027

Property
Selling an investment property usually means paying capital gains tax, and the rules change on 1 July 2027. Here's how CGT is worked out now, a worked example, and what the new system means.

Today Is the Last Day PRODA Works on the NDIS Commission Portal, Here Is What to Check

NDIS
From 1 October, PRODA no longer works for the NDIS Commission portal. Providers without myID and RAM set up lose access to incident reporting and registration tools. Here's what to check today.

Retirement Village or Aged Care Home, the Difference Families Need to Understand Before Choosing

Aged Care
Retirement villages and aged care homes get mixed up all the time, but they're completely different in care, costs and rules. Here's what separates them, and how to work out which one fits.

The RBA Just Raised Rates to 4.60 Per Cent, Here Is What Changes for You

Property
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.60%, its fourth rise this year and the highest level since 2011. Here's what it adds to your repayments and what to watch next.

Hiring Someone With Disability, the Free Government Help Most Employers Never Hear About

NDIS
Many employers worry about the cost of workplace changes when hiring someone with disability. There's free government help that covers much of it. Here's what's available and how it works with the NDIS.

Four Days Out, the 1 October Checklist Every Support at Home Provider Should Be Working Through

Aged Care
Personal care reclassification, a nursing subsidy increase and scrutiny on pricing all land on Support at Home providers on 1 October. Here's a practical checklist of what needs to be done.

Thinking of Selling the Family Home After 55, How the Downsizer Contribution Works

Property
If you're 55 or older and selling a home you've owned for 10 years, you may be able to put up to $300,000 each into super. Here's how the downsizer contribution works and the catches to know.

Caring for a Parent While Working Full Time, the Workplace Rights Most Carers Never Use

Aged Care
More Australians are caring for an ageing parent while holding down a job. Few know their workplace rights to carer's leave and flexible work. Here's what you're entitled to, and how to ask.
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