Guides
Novated Lease Explained: A Complete Australian Guide for 2026
Understand how a novated lease works in Australia, who qualifies, and how salary sacrifice can save you thousands in tax every year.
12 May 2026 12 min read
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Novated lease insights for Australians
Plain-English guides on salary sacrifice, EV FBT exemption, residual values and running costs — written by people who use novated leases themselves.
Electric Vehicles
EV Novated Lease and the FBT Exemption: How Much Can You Really Save in 2026?
Electric vehicles under the LCT threshold are FBT-exempt in Australia. Here is how the EV novated lease works and how to maximise your savings.
28 Apr 2026 11 min read
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Comparisons
Novated Lease vs Car Loan: Which Saves You More in 2026?
A side-by-side breakdown of novated lease versus traditional car loan for Australian salary earners, including tax, running costs and flexibility.
10 Apr 2026 10 min read
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Education
Residual Values and Balloon Payments: The Complete Novated Lease End-of-Term Guide
Learn how the ATO residual value schedule works, what happens at the end of your novated lease, and how to handle the balloon payment without surprises.
22 Mar 2026 10 min read
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Budgeting
How to Build a Smart Novated Lease Running Cost Budget
Fuel, insurance, tyres, servicing and registration all fit inside your novated lease budget. Here is how to set realistic numbers and avoid shortfalls.
5 Mar 2026 10 min read
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