New vs Established Investment Property in 2026: Why the Tax Rules Now Favour New Builds
From 1 July 2027, two investors paying the same price for the same rent can face very different tax bills, simply because one dwelling is new.
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Rentvesting in 2026: How to Build a Property Portfolio Without Buying Where You Live
Priced Out of Your Dream Suburb? Here's the Smart Strategy More Australians Are Using to Invest - Without Compromising Their Lifestyle. TL;DR Rentvesting means renting where you want to live while purchasing an investment property in a more affordable area with strong growth potential. In 2026, with Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane all recording median dwelling values above $1 million, it has become one of the most practical strategies for younger Australians to enter the property market sooner, build equity faster, and enjoy genuine lifestyle freedom - all at the same time.
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Will Rising Oil Prices Push Up Building Costs for Australian Property Investors?
PVC pipe prices are already rising, fuel levies are spreading through the supply chain, and investors need to know what this means for project feasibility, builder contracts, and returns. TL;DR Oil-linked supply shocks are already lifting construction costs in Australia. PVC-related products have reportedly risen by more than 30%, with some Reece-linked pipe products flagged at up to 36%. Fuel levies are also flowing into concrete and other materials.
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What the New Macquarie & Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Lending Clamp Down Means for Property Investors
Stricter “Company & Trust” Loan Rules Could Change Your Investment Strategy, Here’s What You Need to Know The landscape for property investors in Australia is shifting. From 22nd November 2025 CBA introduced tighter lending rules for non individual borrowers that is, companies and trusts significantly affecting how investors finance property through those structures.
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Investor Momentum Returns: What Australia’s Property Market Data Reveals About the Next Growth Phase
New data shows both investors and first-home buyers are re-entering the market. Behind the headlines lies a shift in financial conditions, lending trends, and structural supply issues shaping investor opportunity. After a period of relative stagnation, Australia’s property market is showing renewed strength. Recent figures confirm national home values rose by 1.1 per cent in October and 6.1 per cent over the past year, the most pronounced annual lift in more than two years.
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Bridging the Gap: How Australia's Housing Shortage Presents a Golden Opportunity for Property Investors
Don't just observe the housing crisis – leverage it. Understand how Australia's unprecedented dwelling deficit could be the catalyst for your next successful investment. Australia is grappling with a significant housing shortage, a topic dominating headlines and impacting individuals across the nation. While the human element of this crisis is undeniable, for astute property investors, it also presents a compelling, long-term opportunity.
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Why Buy With Aus Investment Properties?
- Dedicated In-house Project Manager.
- High-yielding properties.
- Independent rental assessment.
- Full turnkey properties, 'Ready to Rent'.
- Brand new properties with builders warranty.
- High quality, highly specified properties.
- Tax and depreciation benefits from new properties.
- Buy direct from the builder.
- Investor or SMSF.
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.
