Check if your Investment Property is Suitable for Long-term and Short-term Rental
This checklist is designed to help you vet a property against the “Dual-Purpose” strategy we discussed—ensuring it works as a high-yield short-term rental while remaining a viable, low-risk traditional investment. 1. The Regulatory “Safety Net” Before looking at the kitchen or the view, you must ensure the property isn’t legally “locked” into one strategy. [ […]
Capital Growth vs Yield
Capital growth versus yield There are two ways to benefit from property investing: through capital growth in the property’s value and through the income you get from renting the property out (yield). Both are important considerations, but Patrick Casey, managing director at Rethink Wealth, says that because most people who opt to rentvest have the end goal […]
Property Investment Fundamentals 101
The ket to professional property investing is to stay focussed on the fundamentals of property: Population growth Supply shortages (days on market) Rental pressure (vacancy rate) Infrastructure investment Interest-rate cycles Long-term liquidity trends Portfolio structure. The real threat to the success of your property portfolio isn’t regulation – It’s Investor Psychology. Every time this happens, […]
Structured Finance Strategy Beats Raw Borrowing Power Every Time
The truth is that 71% of Australian property investors stop at 1 property. In fact only 19% ever reach 2 investment properties. And less than 1% ever reach 5 — which is typically where genuine financial freedom begins. The gap between the 71% and the 1% is not the property. It’s the finance and structure […]
Q3 Investment Property Update for NSW, QLD and VIC
As the final quarter approaches, our Q3 Property Market Update reveals the continuing shifts and emerging trends across Australia’s eastern seaboard. From accelerated regional demand to the recalibration of metropolitan hotspots, and median house prices reaching new heights, this quarter’s data shows us where genuine momentum lies and what’s truly influencing purchasing decisions. Leverage these […]
A Big Property Investment Mistake
Tax depreciation is a powerful way to maximise tax deductions on a rental property. According to the latest ATO figures, depreciation ranks as the second-largest tax deduction for residential property investors – making it a key strategy for boosting cash flow. Yet despite its financial advantages, depreciation remains one of the most underclaimed or misapplied […]
Who is Your Typical Tenant?
Recently released statistics show that the profile of a typical tenant is that of a female aged between 35-49 who earns above $50,000 per annum. The statistics also show that less than 30% of people who are looking to rent a property today are men. The study undertaken by website portal realestate.com.au, revealed that less […]
What are the Tail Winds for Investment Property Growth?
To invest in property growth, smart investors look for underlying tailwinds—long‑term trends (not short‑term price moves) that support rising rents, occupancy, and capital values.
Should property investors go for growth or yield?
The returns from investing in Australian residential property are primarily derived through capital growth, not yield. The capital growth is driven by Australia’s high population growth rate and population concentration. Interest rates have a short- term impact on Australian residential property prices but have had limited impact on long-term performance of the asset class. As […]