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Nationally, combined rents average $649.18, with a 0.1% monthly decline but a 4.2% annual increase, highlighting varied conditions across states, according to the latest data from SQM Research. The latest SQM Research Weekly Rents Index shows mixed shifts across Australia’s capital cities, with rents adjusting in response to supply and demand dynamics. City-Specific Insights Sydney: Advertised…
One day Warren Buffet was sitting in the cockpit of his plane with his pilot, Mike Flint. They were having a conversation. Flint asked Buffet what it takes to succeed. Buffet shared with him the following 3 Step Strategy for Success: STEP #1 Top 25 Goals Buffet had Flint write down his top 25 Goals. STEP #2…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) paints an interesting picture. After moving through the most diverse conditions since 2007, growth rates across Australia’s capital cities have tightened to the narrowest range in over 4 years, according to Cotality’s latest data….
Warren Buffett is retiring – but his investment strategy probably won’t work for you. Sure, he’s the Oracle of Omaha – the patron saint of value investing. The man who turned a struggling textile mill into a $900+ billion behemoth. Warren Buffett isn’t just a legend—he’s a category of one. And now, after decades of…
Are you an expat considering buying an investment property in Australia? Well… you’re not alone. Since the pandemic lockdowns eased (remember those?) and our international and domestic borders reopened there has been a shift in demand across all our property markets. Buyer interest has jumped from expats flocking to Australia to escape rising social and…
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Imagine this… You’ve got a strong property portfolio, you’re working hard, and the market is looking good. Then – boom – life throws you a curveball. Maybe it’s a job loss, a health issue, or a tenant stops paying rent for months. What now? Most investors panic. But the savvy ones? They just lean on…
In our increasingly vertical cities, outdoor space has quietly become one of the most valuable features in apartment living, and many buyers are paying a surprising premium for it. A recent analysis from Woodbury Furniture reveals something property investors should take seriously: Australians are paying as much as $390,000 more for apartments that include a…
While headlines continue to swirl about affordability crises, interest rate hikes, and potential market corrections, the reality on the ground is quite different, and a lot more optimistic, especially if you know where to look. A recent report from realestate.com.au using PropTrack data has revealed a surprising but compelling trend: Australia’s property market is roaring…
Imagine being taxed on the value of your assets even if you haven’t sold them. Sounds like fiction? Well, it’s not. It could soon be policy. Australia’s federal government has proposed a controversial new tax—one that could see unrealised capital gains on superannuation balances above $3 million taxed at 30%. Now, at first glance, this…
Smart property investors use all the legal tax rules to minimize their cash flow leakage and maximise their deductions. The government encourages property investors to provide accommodation for those who need it by offering them a range of tax benefits. While most investors know about the typical tax deductions, such as interest on loans, repairs and management fees,…
