In today’s property market, everyone wants to buy cheaper—and every vendor wants top dollar. The catch? The asking price is rarely the bottom line. That’s why, before you make your move, you need a clear strategy. Use these five questions to test your assumptions, protect your margin, and make offers with confidence. 1. How did…
It takes a lot of time and research to buy the right investment property for your portfolio, not to mention the added stress of questioning if the seller has disclosed information that may affect the sale price or whether they have tried to ‘pull the wool over your eyes’. Fortunately, for buyers, there is a…
When you first take the plunge into property investing, there are some obvious questions you’ve probably asked yourself. In fact, you may have even turned to some of the more experienced investors around you for tips and advice. Questions like: “What state or suburb should I buy in?” and “Should I buy a home or…
Ever wonder why some properties just don’t perform the way you’d hoped – despite the spreadsheet looking solid? You’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve seen countless investors get lured into regional towns or outer-ring suburbs because the data looked good on paper: high yields, low vacancy rates, rising rents… supposedly. But many of these…
What if I told you that Australia’s property market is about to enter a phase we haven’t seen in years, a phase driven not just by interest rates, but by a wave of government policy, shifting affordability lines, and a surprising surge in first-home buyer activity? According to Domain’s Forecast Report 2026, the next 18…
You wouldn’t believe how often this comes up …every summer without fail, my mother-in-law asks me – at least ten times – whether we should all chip in and buy a holiday home. And to be fair, I get the appeal. Like many families, we live interstate, so holidays usually mean piling into the car,…
Let’s be honest – most property investors don’t fail because of the market. They fail because of avoidable mistakes. In a world of relatively high interest rates, falling affordability, and endless noise from “experts” online, it’s easy to lose focus and make decisions that hurt your long-term wealth. So, let’s look at the six biggest…
If you were hoping that house prices might finally take a breather, you’re in for a surprise. Despite a lower chance of further rate cuts from the Reserve Bank, Australia’s housing market is still expected to rise sharply, with new data from Canstar showing that median house prices could jump by as much as $134,000…
National home prices rose 0.5% in November and are now 8.7% higher than a year ago, the fastest annual growth since mid-2022, according to PropTrack. Momentum has firmed throughout 2025, but stretched affordability means growth remains well below the 20-30% annual gains seen in past booms. Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack said: “Lower interest rates, increased borrowing…
No one wakes up one day and is instantly an expert in anything. It usually takes years of practice to perfect any endeavour or skill. This is one of the reasons why I struggle with the concept that property investing is seemingly “easy”. Sure, buying a property might seem relatively simple on a transactional basis,…
