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Rent-to-Own Specialist

Drive It Now. Own It Later.

Rent-to-own utes, vans and equipment for Australian businesses. It’s a rental agreement — no interest, 100% tax deductible — and every payment builds a rebate toward owning the asset outright.

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0%
Interest rate (it’s a rental)
100%
Tax deductible (OPEX)
12mo
Standard rental term
24hr
Approvals possible
Four Advantages a Chattel Mortgage Can’t Match
Rent-to-own isn’t just a different price — it’s a fundamentally different product structure. Here’s why that matters.

Zero interest rate

It’s a rental agreement, not a loan. There’s no interest charge — you pay a fixed monthly rental, in advance, for the agreed term.

100% tax deductible

Rental payments are an operating expense, fully deductible to the extent of business use — just like dry hire. Simpler than depreciation schedules.

Off-balance-sheet

Because it’s a rental rather than a financed purchase, RTO typically sits off your balance sheet. Preserves your borrowing capacity for everything else.

Builds toward ownership

Every rental payment accrues toward a rebate off the purchase price. The longer you rent, the lower the cost to buy it outright.

Rent-to-Own, Explained in Plain English
No jargon. Here’s exactly what happens from the day you enquire to the day you own the asset.
1

You source the asset — or we source it for you

Pick the ute, van, truck or piece of equipment you want from a dealer, auction or private sale. We can also source it through our supplier network if you’d prefer.

2

The provider purchases it and rents it to you

They buy the asset outright and lease it to you under a 12-month rental agreement. You take delivery and put it straight to work.

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3

You pay a fixed monthly rental — no interest

Rentals are paid in advance for the agreed term. No interest, no balloon payment, no surprises. Just predictable monthly numbers you can plan around.

4

Every payment builds your rebate toward ownership

A portion of each rental accrues as a rebate against the purchase price. If you choose to buy, that rebate comes straight off what you’d pay.

5

At month 12, you choose what’s next

Keep renting, re-contract at a discount, purchase using your rebate, or hand it back. Four options — your call.

At Month 12, You Have Four Choices
This is the part that makes rent-to-own genuinely flexible. Whatever your business looks like in a year’s time, there’s a path that fits.
A

Keep renting month-to-month

Roll onto monthly rent. The purchase price keeps dropping every month you keep paying. Total flexibility, no commitment.

B

Re-contract at a discount

Sign a new 12-month rental at a reduced rate. The purchase price keeps reducing too. Best mix of certainty and lower cost.

C

Purchase at the rebated price

Buy the asset and apply your accrued rental rebate to the purchase price. You can do this any time during the term, not just at month 12.

D

Return it, walk away

Hand the asset back. No further rental obligation. Useful if the project ended, the business pivoted, or the asset wasn’t quite right.

Rent-to-Own vs Traditional Finance
Both can get you the asset. The difference is in how the money works, the tax treatment, and what happens if things change.
Traditional Finance
Interest rate
Interest charged on the loan
Tax treatment
Depreciation + interest deductions
Balance sheet impact
On-balance-sheet liability
Approval focus
Credit history + serviceability
Approval speed
2–6 weeks typical
Past credit issues
Often a dealbreaker
New ABN (under 2 years)
Usually declined
Exit if things change
Refinance or break costs
Path to ownership
Yes, you own from day one
Vehicles & Equipment for Australian Businesses
Rent-to-own isn’t just for utes and vans. We can match you to providers across light commercial right through to heavy equipment.

Light Commercial Vehicles

Single & dual cab utes, work vans (small to large wheelbase), light trucks, service bodies, trailers and canopies.

Earthmoving & Construction

Excavators, loaders, skid steers, dozers, tippers, dump trucks, graders, rollers and compactors for civil contractors.

Agricultural Equipment

Tractors, harvesters, headers, balers, spreaders, sprayers and farm utes — with seasonal payment options available.

Heavy Transport

Prime movers, rigid trucks, flatbed and tipper trailers, refrigerated transport, bulk haul and specialised gear.

Built for Businesses Banks Find Too Hard
If any of these sound like you, rent-to-own is probably your fastest path to the asset you need.

Brand New ABN

  • ABN under 12 months old
  • Industry experience but no trading history
  • Bank wants 2 years of financials you don’t have

“Just went out on my own three months ago. I’ve got work lined up but no ute to do it in.”

Credit Hiccup in the Past

  • Resolved default from a trade dispute
  • Old utility bill that hit your file
  • Banks won’t look past the credit report

“I had a rough 2023. Cleared it all up but every bank slams the door the moment they pull my credit.”

Need It This Week

  • Project starts and the gear isn’t there
  • Bank finance takes weeks you don’t have
  • RTO approvals possible inside 24 hours

“Project starts in a fortnight and I’m still waiting on the bank. I need someone who can actually move.”

Wants to Keep Cash Free

  • Doesn’t want capital tied up in depreciating gear
  • Wants to preserve borrowing capacity
  • Cash needs to stay in the business for jobs

“If I sink $200k into one excavator I can’t quote on the next job. The rental keeps the cash where I need it.”

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Businesses Who Got Sorted with Rent-to-Own
Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what happened when these businesses came to us.
Three banks had already knocked me back. They explained how rent-to-own worked — no interest, 100% deductible — and had me in a HiLux within a week.
M
Mark T.
New ABN Tradie, Brisbane
Approved after 3 bank knockbacks
Brand new ABN, no chance of traditional finance. They walked me through the rebate-toward-purchase mechanism and I had the van the next week.
S
Sam K.
Sole Trader, Gold Coast
Van delivered in 7 days
Needed an excavator on site fast. Approval came back the same day, equipment was mobilised within the week. Off-balance-sheet meant I could still get my line of credit through my bank.
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Dave R.
Civil Contractor, Newcastle
Same-day approval
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Rent-to-own is a rental agreement, not a loan, so there is no interest rate. You pay a fixed monthly rental in advance for the agreed term — typically 12 months. Because it’s a rental, payments are 100% tax deductible as an operating expense, just like dry hire.
You source the vehicle or equipment you need (or we can source it for you). The rent-to-own provider purchases it and rents it back to you under a 12-month rental agreement. You pay a fixed monthly rental in advance. Each rental payment accrues toward a rebate off the purchase price if you choose to buy. At the end of the 12 months, you choose what happens next.
You have four options. Continue renting month-to-month and the purchase price keeps reducing. Re-contract for another discounted 12-month term. Purchase the asset and apply your accrued rental rebate to the price. Or return the asset with no further obligation. The choice is yours.
Yes. You can purchase at any stage of your rental period. Your rental payments are accruing toward a rebate off the purchase price, so the longer you rent, the lower your eventual purchase cost. Just request a purchase quote when you’re ready.
Yes — 100%. Rent-to-own payments are treated as an operating expense (OPEX) for tax purposes, just like dry hire. This is one of the key advantages over a chattel mortgage where you’re claiming depreciation and interest separately. Always confirm your specific situation with your accountant.
Generally yes. Because it’s a rental rather than a financed purchase, rent-to-own typically sits off your balance sheet. That preserves your borrowing capacity for other business needs — working capital, property, growth funding — instead of tying it all up in vehicle finance.
No. Rent-to-own providers focus on the value of the asset and your current ability to pay rather than your past credit profile. A single resolved default — for example a trade dispute or a utility bill — is generally acceptable. Defaults with finance companies may need additional review. New ABNs are also welcome at most providers.
Light commercial vehicles like utes and vans, trucks, trailers, and a wide range of business equipment including excavators, loaders, tippers, agricultural machinery and more. Both new and used assets are eligible. You can source the asset yourself from a dealer, auction or private sale, or we can source it for you.
Minimums and maximums vary by provider. For light commercial vehicles, deals typically start in the lower ranges. For heavy equipment, minimum values often start around $50,000 and individual asset deals can range up to $750,000 or more. We’ll match you to the right provider for your asset value and situation.