Did you know that investing interstate is something that few Australians do? I can understand the reluctance. I know for some people, handing over several hundred thousand dollars for an investment property is a psychological challenge in itself. No matter how much research you do, there is always the concern that the property you invest…
If you feel like everyone suddenly has an opinion about property investing, you’re not imagining it. Scroll social media, open a news site, or attend a property seminar and you’ll be bombarded with confident predictions, “can’t-miss” suburbs, and experts promising certainty in an uncertain world. But here’s the uncomfortable truth most investors learn too late:…
Buying a home should feel exciting, but most buyers quickly discover it’s a maze of conflicting advice, confusing jargon and “gotcha” costs no one warned them about. Whether it’s how much deposit you really need, what lenders are actually looking for, or how to avoid buying the wrong property in the wrong location, the questions…
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…
We’re in for some good times in property in 2026. Yet, instead of entering the market with confidence, many would-be property investors will be sitting on the sidelines – missing out on what could be a golden opportunity to capitalise on the current market. Everyone is an expert In times like these, every Tom, Dick,…
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,…
