Tax
Land Tax Australia 2026-27: State-by-State Comparison
A complete state-by-state breakdown of land tax rates, thresholds, foreign surcharges, and exemptions for the 2026-27 financial year. NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT compared.
Investment
Land tax by state: thresholds and surcharges
NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and ACT all set their own thresholds and rates. The aggregation rules differ too.
Investment
Queensland land tax reform: the 2025 climbdown
QLD shelved national aggregation in 2022, revised thresholds again in 2025. Where the rules sit now.
Investment
Victoria's land tax surcharge for absentee owners
Victoria charges an additional 4% on land held by absentee owners. The definition of 'absentee' and the carve-outs.
Investment
Land Tax Aggregation Traps in Australia: What Property Investors Need to Know in 2026
Buying a second NSW investment pushes all your holdings across the threshold. How to manage it, or avoid it.