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Catch the Early Ride: Australia’s 5% Deposit Scheme. What It Means for Property Investors

How does the accelerated First Home Guarantee Scheme, starting 1 October 2025 open or complicate opportunities for Australian property investors. The Federal Government has brought forward its expanded First Home Guarantee also referred to as the Home Guarantee Scheme to 1 October 2025, enabling all first-home buyers (no income caps, unlimited places) to purchase a property with just a 5 per cent deposit while avoiding costly Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

RBA Rate Cut to 3.60%: What It Means for Property Investors in Australia

Lower interest rates bring relief for homeowners and new opportunities for investors — but what should you do next? The RBA’s August 2025 Rate Cut – A Turning Point The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the official cash rate to 3.60% following its August 2025 meeting. This 0.25% cut marks the third reduction this year and comes in response to easing inflation (now at 2.1%) and slowing economic growth.

National Property Listings Show Mixed Signals: What This Means for Investors in 2025

In July 2025, total residential property listings fell 3% month-on-month and 1.8% year-on-year, according to SQM Research. This measured retreat in vendor activity shows many sellers are holding off ahead of the busy spring selling season. For Australian property investors, this market phase presents a unique set of opportunities. Supply is tightening in some cities, while others are seeing renewed confidence — and knowing where to focus could be the key to your next successful investment.

Maximise Your Tax Savings: The Smart Investor’s Guide to Rental Property Deductions!

Unlock the full potential of your investment property with every possible deduction—legally and efficiently. Why Deductions Matter for Property Investors As an Australian property investor, every dollar saved on tax is a dollar that bolsters your return on investment. The ATO recognises a raft of deductions from mortgage interest to depreciation and repairs. Missing out on these can cost you dearly. This guide explains exactly what you can claim and how to claim it.

Class 1a vs 1b: What Property Investors Must Know Before Building a Rooming House

Navigating Australia's building classes is critical to unlocking high-yield co-living investment returns and avoiding costly compliance mistakes. What’s the Big Deal About 1a and 1b? If you're eyeing the booming demand for co-living investment properties or rooming houses across Australia, you’ve likely heard the terms Class 1a and Class 1b or at least you should have.

Australia’s Property Listings Slide Further – What This Means for Investors in 2025

As demand surges and stock tightens, investors are turning to high-yield strategies. Australia’s property market continues to tighten, with the latest June 2025 figures from SQM Research revealing an 8.8% monthly drop in total residential property listings. This shift reflects more than just a seasonal trend—it signals a growing imbalance between housing supply and demand across the country.

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SQM Research is an investment research house that specialises in providing accurate research and data to financial institutions, investment professionals and investors.

Aus investment Properties has partnered with SQM Research to provide data across our site to assist investors in making an informed decision.

Capital Growth 12 months, measures the increase in a property’s value over the previous 12 months, indicating how much the investment has appreciated in that timeframe.

Capital Growth 10-year annualised, reflects the average annual increase in a property’s value over the last decade, smoothing out short-term fluctuations to show long-term appreciation trends.

Vacancy Rate, indicates the percentage of properties that are currently unoccupied in that postcode, It’s a key indicator for investors to assess the rental demand.

SMSF Property Investing, when investing inside your SMSF there are some restrictions on how you can purchase investment properties. We use the following information to help navigate the SMSF investment property options.

SMSF Single Contract

This property is a single-contract property suitable for an SMSF.