The emotional security of owning something tangible In a world where so much feels digital, invisible, and unpredictable, there’s something deeply comforting about owning something real. Property isn’t just numbers on a screen — it’s bricks, walls, and a front door you can walk through. It’s solid. It’s yours. Why Tangible Feels Safer When markets wobble
Property Highlight - Bundall, Gold Coast, Queensland 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + 2 powder rooms, triple level townhome with double lock up garage and multi-purpose room 199 sqm internal, 26 sqm external $1,520,000 Completion on track for Q4 2025 10 mins from Surfers Paradise Rent appraisal $1300-$1500 per week (4.8% yield) SMSF Suitable  The
Hurstville, Sydney, NSW 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 study 61 sqm internal, 8 sqm external $775,000 Completed 18 months ago 2nd last apartment available Beautiful, thoughtful design and fitout. Rent appraisal $800 per week (5% yield) SMSF suitable Heavily discounted Over 60% owner occupied High demand from potential tenants  The location Hurstville is a
I'm often saying "don't invest in your own backyard", but I should be qualifying that by adding, "unless you find a standout property that aligns with your investing strategy". The property we're highlighting this month is in Sydney's Waterloo and it just might be a smarter pick than other locations right now. Let's take a
Property Highlight - Waterloo, Sydney, NSW Apartment 1 : 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 59 sqm internal, 8 sqm external $995,000 Apartment 2: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 parking 89 sqm internal, 15 sqm external Corner apartment overlooking a park $1,660,000 Completion scheduled for 2028 - Construction has started 50% green space within the development Incentives
My thinking around apartment design has been challenged lately with new inner city apartments being offered with no parking. Traditionally, this has always been an essential simply because of the practicality of needing somewhere to park your car. But I hadn't considered that ownership of a car and somewhere to park it may no longer
Property Highlight - South Melbourne, Victoria Apartment 1: 2 beds, 2 bathrooms 85sqm internal, 11sqm external $1,090,000 Apartment 2: 1 bed, 1 bathroom 52sqm internal, 8sqm external - corner apartment with only one common wall $660,000 Apartment 3: 1 bed, 1 bathroom 46sqm internal, 8sqm external $655,000 Huge stamp duty savings available for contracts exchanged
A new building design is growing in popularity, particularly amongst investors due to the increase of options for tenants and potential increase in rental revenue. The design is targeting "co-living" or "multi-generational living", and the basic premise is that each bedroom has a bathroom rather than just having an ensuite for the master plus a
Property Highlight - Manor Lakes, Melbourne, Victoria Home 1: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 parking 213sqm internal $798,532 Land $395,000 Build $403,532 Home 2: 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 parking 185sqm internal $772,445 Land $395,000 Build $377,445 Home 3: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 parking 139sqm internal $671,333 Land $325,000 Build $346,333 Rental vacancy is
Property Highlight - Warrnambool, Victoria Large 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 study nook, 1 parking 67 sqm internal, 11 sqm balcony $376,950 Boutique development High rent yielding rent estimate $430 a week Vacancy rate crazy low at 0.3% Completed and ready to settle Suitable for SMSF investors Location Warrnambool is a seaside city at the
Property Highlight - Armstrong Creek, Geelong, Victoria 3 bed, 3 bathroom, 1 lock up garage house and land package Every bedroom has an ensuite - designed for co-living or multi-generational living $677,623 including $9,900 upgrades worth $30,000 Stamp duty only payable on land component of $295,000 Rent estimate for standard lease $480-$500 per week or
Property Highlight - Footscray, Melbourne Victoria 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 parking ground floor apartment with 27 sqm courtyard $640,000 Small block of 13 apartments 800m from New Footscray Hospital - 12 min walk or 4 min drive Rent estimate $650 per week 1.2% vacancy rate COMPLETED The Location Footscray is a popular suburb of
I'm often asked about the pros and cons of buying off the plan, and I want to share a story of a client who took the leap of faith, trusted my experience and research and purchased a property off the plan. Her brief was high rent yield with strong potential for capital growth. She wasn't
I'm often asked,"Is property a good investment?", and, in my profession, I'm a little biased. So let's take a look at the pros and cons of investing in today's market. PROS High Rental Demand - most capital cities and major regional hubs have very low vacancy rates, which can lead to higher rental income for
Property Highlight - Wellington Point, Brisbane QLD Townhome 1 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 parking 161.37m2 Price $1,200,000 Rent estimate $1000 to $1050 Townhome 2 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 parking 185.02 m2 Price $1,400,000 Rent estimate $1200 to $1250 Completed The Location Situated in the charming suburb of Wellington Point, a tranquil oasis by
