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5 September 2026
The ACT's 99-year leases are expiring — what does that mean for home owners?
The ACT is the only jurisdiction in Australia that operates under a leasehold system, meaning every home owner is actually a lessor. With the first of those leases coming up for renewal, there are questions about the leasing system's origin and ongoing relevance.
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