If you’re feeling uncertain about the property market right now, you’re not alone. Many property investors I speak with are in the same boat – bombarded by conflicting information and unsure about the next steps. The challenges you’re facing are real, but they don’t have to hold you back. Here are some common obstacles you…
It’s official, property investors are back in the game. According to new data from Money.com.au, investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market on record, accounting for 38% of all new lending in the year to June 2025. This narrowing gap between investors and owner-occupiers marks a major turning point in Australia’s property…
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,…
Let’s be honest, when you think of Toorak, Paddington or Surfers Paradise, “affordable” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. These are blue-chip postcodes where homes sell for the kind of money that makes even seasoned investors wince. But here’s the thing, you don’t always need $4 million (or more) to get your foot…
Investing in property isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and if you don’t do it right, it could end up costing you a fortune. I always say: “Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your property investment decisions.” In fact, of all the common mistakes property investors make, this is where most…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about property? One “expert” says the market is booming. Another predicts a crash. Interest rates, inflation, population growth – it can all feel confusing. And yet, some investors seem to consistently make money, cycle after cycle. What do they know that most don’t? They stick…
What are the Capital Gains Tax implications when you move out of your home, rent it out, and then sell it? I love receiving questions from our readers -Victor sent in this one: “I moved out of my principal place of residence, which I’ve been in for seven years, and then rented it out for three years. …
Every so often, we see a shift in the housing market that feels less like a data point and more like a turning tide. October was one of those months. Across the country, sellers stepped forward in numbers we haven’t seen in many months, buyers kept competing despite higher volumes, and auction rooms buzzed with…
When it comes to partners, horses, and football teams, past performance is often used as a guide to predict future performance. Many experts assure us that it’s the same with the property market, but this leads to a huge contradiction in exactly how past performance predicts the future. Only buy in areas that have experienced…
Every so often, the property market sends a subtle signal before the headlines catch up. And right now, we’re seeing one of those signals flashing. Investors who are watching fixed-rate pricing trends, rather than waiting for the next RBA board meeting, may already have an early warning of where the next phase of the interest…
