New research from Cotality reveals a significant shift in attitudes toward property ownership among younger Australians, particularly young women, raising fresh questions about whether the traditional “Australian Dream” is slipping out of reach. Cotality’s 6th annual Women and Property Report shows that property ownership is considered less important by Australian women in both the Millennial…
Let’s be honest, the more things change, the more the same bad habits pop up. In 2026 the property market feels like a different beast compared to a few years ago, but beneath rising interest rates, rising prices, shifting borrowing rules and demographic-driven demand, the core traps remain familiar. I’ve spent decades watching investors trip…
Here’s a strange truth that trips up many well-intentioned investors… The more you try to control every aspect of your property portfolio, the less influence you actually end up having. Yes, I know—it sounds completely backwards. Most people believe the secret to building a successful portfolio is being hands-on. After all, if you want things…
If you have been looking at property price data from the past five years, be careful. This period has been shaped by a perfect storm of unique, one-off factors, and it does not necessarily reflect the long-term fundamentals that drive sustainable growth. My concern is that some investors may rely on this recent data and…
There’s more property data available to investors today than ever before, much of it free, and it can significantly improve investment decision making. Analysing how a property’s value has changed over time (i.e. its compound annual growth rate across multiple decades) and comparing it to comparable properties in close proximity, is an essential part of investment due diligence. However, it’s equally important not to become too data driven….
When it comes to real estate investing, there’s an old saying: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” But for many first-time or naive investors, the allure of quick profits and shiny new developments often blinds them to the hidden traps lurking beneath the surface. One of the most insidious of…
The Senate committee reviewing the CGT discount released its final report yesterday. Commentators are now suggesting the government could reduce the CGT discount for property investors and potentially cap negative gearing to two or three properties. Let’s look at the impact a change to the CGT discount could have. Why is CGT under the microscope? The government…
We’re already into 2026, and the last few months have been a time when little creatures come out of hibernation – they’re called forecasters, and their predictions of what lies ahead of us abound. These relate to all areas, particularly property, because almost anyone who owns real estate would give their second garage to know…
If you think investing in commercial property is just about collecting rent and watching your wealth grow, think again. There’s a whole world of tax rules, GST obligations, and new Victorian reforms that can trip you up if you’re not prepared. Get them right, and you’ll keep more money in your pocket. Get them wrong,…
At a seminar I ran around 20 years ago, I still remember someone shaking my hand and saying, “You must own hundreds of properties by now.” They looked genuinely confused when I reacted with horror and said that would be my absolute nightmare. It’s an easy assumption to make. Most people equate more properties with…
