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

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.

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

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.

Vacancy Rates Are Rising: What It Means for Property Investors in Australia

Vacancy Rates Are Rising: What It Means for Property Investors in Australia

A shift in the rental market could mean opportunity — are you ready to take advantage of it? Australia’s rental market has taken a noticeable turn, with the national vacancy rate rising to 1.3% in April 2025, up from 1.1% in March and April last year. While this may raise eyebrows among landlords, the vacancy rates across Australia are still at a relatively all-time low.

Why Australian Property Investors Should Consider Non-Bank Lenders for Their Investment Loans

Why Australian Property Investors Should Consider Non-Bank Lenders for Their Investment Loans

The Australian mortgage market has long been dominated by the big banks, but non-bank lenders are making a strong case for investors looking for more flexibility, better rates, and faster loan approvals. In recent years, non-bank lenders have gained significant market share, creating a more competitive lending environment that benefits borrowers.

How Anticipated Interest Rate Cuts in 2025 Could Shape the Australian Property Market

How Anticipated Interest Rate Cuts in 2025 Could Shape the Australian Property Market

Unlocking Opportunities for Property Investors with Lower Borrowing Costs The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is poised to cut interest rates in 2025, sparking excitement across the Australian property market. For investors, these anticipated changes offer an opportunity to explore high-yield investment properties, co-living investment properties, and other promising options that align with evolving market dynamics. Lower interest rates could redefine the landscape, providing avenues to enhance rental income properties and secure cash-positive investment properties.

Unlocking Regional Investment Potential

Unlocking Regional Investment Potential

A Surge in Migration Trends for Australian Property Investors The Regional Movers Index (RMI) September 2024 report highlights a fascinating shift in Australia’s internal migration patterns, presenting an enticing opportunity for property investors. With a growing trend of individuals and families moving from capital cities to regional areas, the regional property market is brimming with potential.

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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.

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