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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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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Aus Investment Properties Quarterly Report – July 2025
Australian Turn-Key Investment Property Building Costs Per Square Metre. Overview: As of July 2025, the national average build cost across all turnkey investment property types has continued to rise, reflecting ongoing supply chain pressures, increased labour costs, and strong investor demand. This report breaks down the average build price per square metre for key investment property types across Australia, compared with March 2025 data.
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Australia’s Rental Market Trends: What Rising Vacancy Rates Mean for Property Investors
Understanding the Shift in Australia’s Rental Market The Australian property market has witnessed a slight shift in 2025, with national vacancy rates increasing to 1.3% in February, up from 1.0% in January. According to SQM Research, this means 38,427 rental properties are currently vacant—an indication of easing rental market pressures. While this may seem like a cause for concern, savvy investors can leverage these trends to secure high-yield investment properties and cash-positive investment properties.
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Australia’s Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Property Investors & Housing Prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a 25-basis point interest rate cut in February, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. For property investors, this reduction could be a catalyst for housing market growth, impacting affordability, demand, and investment potential.
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Albanese Government Tightens Rules on Foreign Buyers: What It Means for Australian Property Investors
A Major Shift in Australian Property Investment Landscape The Australian Government has announced tougher restrictions on foreign property buyers, banning them from purchasing existing homes as part of a broader housing affordability strategy. This move aligns Labor with the Coalition’s stance on foreign property ownership and aims to ease housing pressure on Australians struggling to enter the market.
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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.
