There’s a version of property due diligence that happens in a display suite. You walk through a well-lit, carefully staged apartment, the finishes look good, the sales consultant is helpful, you like the feel of the building, and you sign. This is a reasonable way to buy an established property. It’s not an adequate approach…
Most property investors spend considerable time analysing suburb growth trends, rental yields, and purchase prices. Far fewer pay serious attention to what happens inside the buildings they own, specifically the electrical systems and HVAC equipment that tenants rely on every single day. Building systems are not as visible or exciting as capital growth projections. But…
A buyer scrolling through listings on realestate.com.au or Domain has already made a series of decisions before the agent’s phone rings. They have filtered by suburb, price range, and bedroom count. They have looked at the headline photo. They have decided, in a few seconds, whether this property is worth opening. What happens in the…
For many Australians, most of their retirement wealth is tied up in their home. A simple, well-designed program to tap into those trillions in home equity could help boost their retirement incomes. Such a program exists. However, it remains little known and underused. The federal government’s Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) allows older Australians to…
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New York stands out as the world’s leading billionaire birthplace, but it’s far from the only global hub shaping extreme wealth. Across Asia, cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai also rank among the top origins of the world’s richest individuals. This world map highlights the cities around the world where at least 10 billionaires…
Australia’s housing debate today often centres on two policies: negative gearing and the capital gains tax (CGT) discount. Many investors argue these settings are essential for housing supply, while critics say they encourage speculation and inflate prices. But there is an interesting historical perspective that is often overlooked. For much of the twentieth century, Australian…
In real estate, timing and information are everything. Listings move fast, deals happen on the go, and communication never really stops. Whether you are managing properties, negotiating contracts, or responding to clients, a large part of your work happens online and often outside a traditional office. That flexibility is a huge advantage, but it also…
Australia’s housing crisis has seen a ripple effect spill from economic and political issues into the family law space, quietly reshaping how couples separate, negotiate property settlements and move on with their lives. Couples that may previously have been able to separate cleanly are now stuck in legal and emotional limbo, not staying together because…
Preparing a property to sell can be expensive and time-consuming. But there you can mitigate your resources with strategic, low-cost improvements that yield an incredible return on investment. When house hunters judge a home within seconds, sometimes simple upgrades can form better first impressions than pouring all your money into a brand new kitchen. In…
The new year has brought with it some unpleasant news in the form of another rate hike. Not exactly what anyone with a mortgage wanted to hear. The RBA lifted the cash rate to 3.85% back in February, and some homeowners and investors have also begun to feel the financial impacts of this change. Repayments…
