Today
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
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
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
‘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
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.
October 2024
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
Commercial property prospects that might excite Warren Buffett
If Warren Buffett applied his investing philosophy to Australian commercial property, what might he buy?
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
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
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
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
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.
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
‘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
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.
December 2023
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
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
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
This asset class has outperformed shares and property
Agricultural land is the quiet achiever, outperforming equities and housing over the longer term.