Vacant Residential Land Tax: The 2026 Changes Hitting Peninsula Landowners

Vacant residential block on the Mornington Peninsula

If you own a vacant block, an unimproved parcel, or a holiday home that sits empty formore than six months of the year on the Mornington Peninsula, the Vacant ResidentialLand Tax (VRLT) landscape has shifted materially from 1 January 2026.The changes aren’t theoretical. They come with a five-year lookback, strict notificationdeadlines, and penalty provisions that…Read More→