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Scrutiny has increased on the valuation of properties owned by SMSFs ahead of the likely introduction of Division 296 tax.

What the $3 million super tax means for property valuations

Scrutiny of SMSF property valuation has increased ahead of the likely introduction of Division 296 tax.

June

A nine-bedroom château in Dordogne, which is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region roughly half-way between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees.

Could a French chateau be the answer to your property prayers?

A lot of these magnificent properties sell for less than the price of a home in Sydney or Melbourne, but the sums don’t always add up.

April

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There’s a buying opportunity in commercial property, but it won’t last

Cashed-up commercial property investors that act fast can pick up assets at good prices.

February

An investigation found Bunnings had breached the privacy of hundreds of thousands of Australians.

‘Follow the Bunnings’: Top tips for SMSF property investors

Industrial and retail properties are paying rental yields of anywhere between 5 per cent and 8 per cent.

December 2024

There’s not a lot of new supply coming on in Sydney, so occupancy rates and room rates will keep rising.

5 opportunities for commercial property investing in 2025

Sydney hotels, data centres and regional shopping centres are among the segments tipped to grow next year.

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October 2024

The opportunities are in office and retail.

Buying below replacement cost can bolster property investment returns

The owners of assets bought below replacement cost do not need to seek outsized rents to cover the financing, which can help secure stable tenants.

September 2024

Warren Buffett might take advantage of bombed-out prices to buy certain properties at a discount.

Commercial property prospects that might excite Warren Buffett

If Warren Buffett applied his investing philosophy to Australian commercial property, what might he buy?

The commercial property cycle has four stages.

How investors can profit from the commercial property cycle

It’s important to recognise and understand the four phases in the cycle – recovery, expansion, hyper-supply and recession – to enable better decisions.

August 2024

Property syndicates are looking for discounted office towers.

Why the pros are snapping up commercial property

Syndicates believe the market is bottoming out. Here’s how to assess the best opportunities.

July 2024

Stockland bought five land lease community projects in Queensland.

This fledgling asset class is generating double-digit returns

Investors are earning attractive returns from land lease communities, which can generate an annuity-style income.

June 2024

Wealthy investors have a ready supply of cash to put back into commercial real estate when they believe the market has bottomed.

How the ultra-wealthy are preparing for a property uptick

When Rich Listers hit go on commercial real estate projects, it’ll be a sign that we’re close to a market turnaround.

May 2024

There will be an undersupply of shopping centres in coming years.

Why shopping centres are a good investment prospect

Population growth, a robust employment market and rising incomes will stoke retail spending, and much of the extra money will end up in shopping centres.

House and apartment prices in Victoria should be due for a solid rise.

Melbourne property market is due for a comeback

Oxford Economics predicts the median Melbourne house price will grow 21 per cent over the next three years, outpacing Sydney’s forecast 18 per cent expected growth.

March 2024

Investors will start looking to allocate more funds to commercial property, although they remain wary of office towers.

‘Narrow window’ to snap up commercial property bargains

With institutional capital still watching on the sidelines, smaller investors have the chance to pick up quality assets at discounts as high as 30 per cent.

February 2024

Owners of nearby land have an opportunity to develop and operate wind or solar farms to provide data centres with power.

The little-known property investment that is about to explode

Blackstone, Goodman Group and Brookfield have identified this as an area to target and are increasing asset allocations to the fast-growing sector.

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December 2023

Buyers looking for beach properties are likely to have more choice of properties for sale.

Where to pounce on property in 2024

Forced sales could offer cashed-up buyers the chance to pick up a bargain.

November 2023

Five boxes to tick before buying commercial property

Rising cap rates mean investors need to consider whether there is underlying rental growth to support property valuations.

October 2023

The only way to maintain or even increase the value of a commercial property will be through capital improvements that drive tenant retention and rental growth.

Commercial property owners need to work their assets harder

The era of cheap money and easy capital growth is over. Investors and landlords need to switch their focus to rental yields to prosper in a time of rising rates.

September 2023

The working from home trend has emptied offices.

Why developers see potential in unloved office buildings

This is how some landlords are looking to convert office properties to residential apartments to generate more rent.

August 2023

In the 20 years to 2023, the national median price for farmland has risen by an average of 8.5 per cent a year.

This asset class has outperformed shares and property

Agricultural land is the quiet achiever, outperforming equities and housing over the longer term.

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