Brisbane’s rental market is already tight, with vacancy rates hovering around record lows. Now, with the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, tenants and landlords are facing new challenges. While the damage isn’t as bad as first feared, the storm has still left its mark, displacing tenants, putting extra pressure on available rentals, and reinforcing the…
If you are serious about building your own property investment business, one that one day will deliver you financial security… If you’re already a property investor and keen to take your property investment to the next level… If you are intent on getting involved in property development…. If you’re looking for a group of like-minded,…
In the world of property investment, the winds of change have brought with them a set of rental reforms in Victoria that have sparked a heated debate across the state. Recently passed legislation aimed at making renting “fairer” for tenants is set to reshape the landscape for property investors/landlords and renters alike. But as with…
In exciting news for the Melbourne property market – the recent Reserve Bank of Australia decision to reduce interest rates is expected to spark a wave of new residential property developments and attract a fresh influx of investors, setting the stage for a significant upturn in property prices. So, why are lower interest rates such…
In a previous blog, I compared the financial and tax effectiveness of investing in property through your super (with borrowings) versus investing in property outside of super or sticking with the traditional approach of investing your super in an industry super fund, for instance (no gearing). I concluded that while the potential benefit of avoiding capital…
Many aspiring property investors are drawn to the idea of “no money down” deals—a dream scenario where you buy a property without using any of your own funds. It sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that’s because, in reality, it almost always is in the Australian property market, despite what some social media…
Property stakeholders often feel a little nervous about a bank valuer visiting. After all, valuers show up, poke around and then send a verdict to the lender about whether the price paid, or estimate made, ‘stacks up to market’. It can feel like there’s bad news pending, particularly in a softer property price cycle like…
Infrastructure Victoria has released a draft 30-year plan outlining how the state can grow sustainably. It focuses on key areas like transport, housing, energy, and public services to support a growing population and improve liveability. The plan also suggests ways to make the state’s infrastructure and tax system fairer, more efficient and more sustainable. The…
The use of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) has skyrocketed over the past decade. Among the many reasons for this increase is the ability to purchase residential property in your SMSF with borrowings – debt via what’s called a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement, or LRBA. In essence, the LRBA structure allows an SMSF to borrow and…
When it comes to property investment, the allure of buying multiple lower-cost properties with high rental yields can be tempting. But if you’re serious about building long-term wealth, the strategy of acquiring one high-quality, investment-grade property generally yields far better results. Here’s why focusing on quality over quantity is a smarter approach to building wealth…
