If you had $1 million to spend on property investment in Australia today, where would you invest it? What location would you buy in, and why? And what about if you only have $500,000 to invest? Where is the best place to buy an investment for this budget? What are the top 10 hotspots now…
In one of his regular Switzer columns, leading estate agent John McGrath gave his thoughts on the increasing number of Australians investing in real estate. He said: Investing in property is an increasing trend and it’s great to see. Fantastic stuff. Here’s the flipside If 1.31 million people own an investment property today, that means only…
Trade wars. Tumbling share markets. Recession fears. The news is full of red flags, but experienced investors know that opportunity often hides behind uncertainty. And this time, the catalyst for the next move in Australia’s housing market might just be found in Donald Trump’s latest tariff tantrums. They might just set the stage for the…
We are in new territory for our housing markets. When we look back in a few years, it will be clear that 2025 was a year when property values and rents rose strongly in the second half. I see us heading into a property ”Supercycle” I’m not suggesting we’ll have a boom, but a Supercycle…
In the world of property investment, your mindset can be your greatest asset—or your biggest liability. It’s not just about having the right strategies, the best properties, or even the perfect market conditions. While all these factors certainly play a role, the foundation of any successful property investment journey starts between your ears—with the right…
How long does it take for the price of a well located property to double? Do property values really every 10 years? And what can we expect to happen to the value of the property over the next decade? Let me start by saying that the idea that property values double every 7 to 10…
A home improvement loan is a term that is increasingly being used in Australia, but is largely a US phrase that’s been imported. It describes a type of loan that is a separate product to the mortgage you might already have, and is generally used to renovate a property. People may choose a home improvement…
What is adverse possession or possessory possession? Adverse possession is when a person gains title to a property if they have remained in that same property for a certain amount of time. A person or persons who have occupied the Land for the prescribed amount of time, in certain circumstances, can prevent the true owner…
I expect that the current slower phase of the property cycle to come to an end at which time I expect the value of many properties to increase significantly in value again. I have no idea when this will happen. Now just to make things clear…those aren’t contradictory statements. The first is an expectation, the…
The Albanese government’s re-election has renewed concern about planned changes to the taxation of investment returns in superannuation funds. Labor’s emphatic victory on Saturday night, including what appears to be an increased presence in the Senate, suggests the legislation is likely to become law soon. Retirement income in Australia Australia’s retirement income system comprises two…
