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7 articles tagged investors.

How to Calculate Rental Yield Properly (Most People Get It Wrong)

Gross yield, net yield, and the mistakes that make bad properties look good. A practical guide, plus the fastest way to run your own numbers.

21 July, 2026· 2 min read

New Builds Just Became the Tax-Favoured Asset. Should You Actually Buy One?

The 2026 budget made new builds the only residential property that keeps negative gearing and the choice of CGT treatment. Here's the honest analysis.

18 July, 2026· 2 min read

The 50% CGT Discount Is Being Replaced. Here's the New Maths When You Sell

From July 2027, the 50 percent capital gains discount goes, replaced by indexation and a 30 percent minimum tax rate. What it means in plain English.

16 July, 2026· 2 min read

Vacancy at 1.5%, Rents Up 5.9%: The Yield Story Hiding Inside a Falling Market

Prices are softening but rents are doing the opposite. Vacancy is back at record lows and yields are the best in over a year. What it means for investors.

16 July, 2026· 2 min read

Negative Gearing Is Gone for Established Homes. Here's What Actually Changed

The May 2026 federal budget ended negative gearing for established property purchases. A plain English breakdown of who's affected and what it means for buyers.

15 July, 2026· 2 min read

Buying Property Interstate? Here's How People Get Burned Doing It Alone

Interstate property investing works, but buying in a city you don't know is where expensive mistakes happen. Here's what goes wrong and how to avoid it.

11 July, 2026· 2 min read

Is a Buyer's Agent Worth It for an Investment Property? The Honest Answer

Not everyone needs a buyer's agent. But for property investors, the maths usually stacks up. Here's the honest breakdown.

11 July, 2026· 2 min read

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