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What are the best property investment markets in Brisbane in 2025?

Brisbane has been one of Australia’s strongest performing property markets since 2021, driven by strong interstate migration, improving economic fundamentals, relative affordability compared to Sydney and Melbourne, and the catalyst of the 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure program. Corridors and areas generating investor interest in 2025: Inner ring and inner south. Suburbs like Greenslopes, Holland Park, …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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What is the rental crisis in Australia and how does it affect property investors?

Australia experienced a significant tightening in the rental market from 2022 onwards, characterised by falling vacancy rates, rapid rental growth, and increased demand from renters unable to afford property purchases. This environment has had material implications for property investors. Causes of the rental tightening. Post-pandemic demand recovery, rapid net overseas migration reaching record levels in …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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Why is housing supply a problem in Australia?

Australia’s housing supply deficit has been a structural feature of the market for much of the past two decades, contributing to sustained property price growth and increasingly severe rental market conditions. Understanding the causes of undersupply helps investors identify markets where the imbalance is most pronounced. Root causes of undersupply: Planning and zoning constraints. Local …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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What is the Australian property cycle and where are we in it?

The Australian property cycle is the recurring pattern of growth, peak, decline, and recovery that characterises residential property markets over time. Understanding the cycle helps investors time acquisitions and exit strategies relative to market conditions. The four phases: Recovery. Following a downturn, vacancy rates tighten, rental yields recover, and sentiment begins to improve. Transaction volumes …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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What drives property prices in Australia?

Australian residential property prices are driven by the interaction of supply and demand forces at both the national and local level. Understanding the key drivers helps investors assess market conditions and identify locations with above-average growth potential. Demand-side drivers: Population growth. Net overseas migration and interstate migration increase housing demand in receiving regions. Australia’s population …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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Property Investment Fundamentals

What is a quantity surveyor and why does an investment property owner need one?

A quantity surveyor (QS) is a construction cost professional who specialises in estimating and measuring the value of building materials, labour, and construction works. For investment property owners in Australia, their most relevant service is preparing a Tax Depreciation Schedule. What a Tax Depreciation Schedule contains. A QS physically inspects the property and documents every …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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Can I invest in property through a trust in Australia?

Yes. Property can be held through a family discretionary trust or a unit trust in Australia. Trust structures are used by some investors for asset protection and tax planning purposes, though they come with important limitations and costs. Discretionary (family) trust. A trustee holds the property on behalf of discretionary beneficiaries. Income and capital gains …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026
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What is the difference between gross and net rental yield?

Gross rental yield and net rental yield are both measures of an investment property’s income performance, but they tell different stories. Understanding the difference is essential for comparing investment opportunities accurately. Gross rental yield. Gross yield is the property’s annual rental income expressed as a percentage of its value, before deducting any costs. It is …

Daniel Chadrawy28 April 2026

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Negative Gearing and the 2026 Budget: How an Investment Property Buyers Agent Can Help You Rethink Your Strategy

The Australian investment property market has long relied on the favourable tax implications of negative gearing. In light of the highly publicised 2026 Federal Budget announcement, it appears that this investment property strategy requires investors to reconsider their approach to new investments. Far from bringing an end to property investment, we think it is a …

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Top 5 Things an Investment Buyers Agent Does (And Why You Need One)

An investment property buyers agent is a licensed professional who sources, analyses, and negotiates property purchases on behalf of the buyer, working exclusively for you rather than the vendor. Here is what that actually means day to day: If you have been wondering whether an investment buyers agent is worth the fee, what follows covers …

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Borrowing Power, Loan Repayments, and More: Which Property Investment Calculator Do You Actually Need?

Property investment calculators give you the numbers behind the decisions before you make them, but not every calculator is relevant to every investor at every stage. Here is what actually matters: The right calculator used at the wrong stage gives you numbers that feel useful but are not. What follows explains which property investment calculators …

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How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax on an Investment Property in Australia

Capital gains is the profit you make when you sell an investment property for more than you paid for it, and in Australia it is added to your taxable income for the year of sale and taxed at your marginal rate. Here is what the process involves: Understanding how to calculate capital gains on investment …