With the Australian property market performing strongly over the last few years, property investors are becoming more eager to get their slice of the pie, and an increasing number of so-called “property investment experts” are coming out of the woodwork. So how do you separate the genuine experts from the imposters? The ones who have…
As the infamous Benjamin Franklin once said: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. And it’s really the same for property investors – property investment is a process not an event and should always start with a strategic property plan. The problem is that most people become property investors without putting much thought…
What’s ahead for our housing markets in 2025? Clearly, residential real estate has defied the many doomsday forecasts made over the last few years, having moved through the bottom of its cyclical downturn in early 2023 and experiencing an overall strong recovery since. However, national home prices fell by 0.17% over the month of December,…
Wouldn’t it be great to know how our property markets are going to perform this year? However my many years as a property investor have taught me not to try too hard to predict our markets year by year, but instead to take a long-term view, then allow for cycles around this long-term trend and…
Did you know that if you fail to conduct regular inspections at a rental property, it can lead to an insurance claim denial? Obviously, owning an investment property is a big deal—it’s not just a source of income but a key step toward building long-term wealth. But let’s be honest: being a landlord comes with…
Australia’s rental market is in crisis. Vacancy rates remain extremely low, rental stock is extremely slim, and high rental prices mean the market is red-hot. . So how did we get into this rental crisis? How long will it last? And what does it mean for property investors? Currently, Australian residential rental markets still heavily…
We’re in to a new year and half way through the 2020’s, and our property markets have come through the roller coaster of the first half of this decade with flying colours. Of course, each year brings its own set of wins, challenges, and lessons to learn and looking back at last year – 2024…
Sometimes we love change and sometimes we hate it. In fact, some of us love to change and others fear it. Why is change difficult for many of us? Because change makes us move out of our comfort zones. It takes courage to leave something familiar and try something new. One of the jobs of…
The difference between repairs and improvements can be confusing for property investors. I mean… what is a repair? When does a repair become an improvement? And how do you know what’s tax-deductible and what isn’t? Fortunately, the Australian Tax Office sheds some light on these questions. What is a repair? A repair replaces a part…
Think allowing pets in your rental is a risk? You might be missing out on one of the biggest opportunities in today’s market. While the thought of four-legged tenants might initially spark concerns about scratched floors or chewed corners, the reality is that allowing pets can offer significant benefits for landlords—both financially and relationally. In…
