Most centres set fees with a reflex CPI bump. Here’s how to actually price a childcare centre in 2026 — three pricing models, the CCS cap reality, and a five-step fee review.

The RBA lifted the cash rate to 4.35% on 5 May 2026 — the third hike this year. Here’s what 75 bp of 2026 tightening actually does to a childcare operator’s P&L, and what to do this quarter.

Outgoings — rates, land tax, insurance, capex — quietly decide whether a childcare lease is fair. Here’s what they include, who legally pays each one, and how to audit them in 2026.

The mandatory child safety training requirements rolling through Australian childcare centres in 2026 — what’s covered, the operating cost, and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Lease renewal is the most undervalued moment in a childcare lease cycle. Here’s how operators and landlords approach it in 2026 — option windows, market evidence, six terms that matter, and common mistakes to avoid.

A buyer’s walk-through guide to inspecting an Australian childcare centre — what to check inside, outside, and which red flags should make you pause before you offer.

How RBA cash rate moves flow through to childcare cap rates, lender LVRs, and centre prices. The three channels that actually matter — and what 2026 is showing.

Why Australian childcare freehold outperforms retail, office, and industrial through cycles — government-anchored rent, long WALE, defensive demand, and where the comparative thesis breaks.

The six compliance mistakes Australian childcare centres make most often — and the practical fixes operators can apply this week before a regulator, parent, or buyer notices.

Thinking about selling your childcare centre? Start by understanding what it’s worth. A calm, practical guide for Australian owners on the right first step before calling a broker.