Melbourne House Prices Might Be Flat. But These Parts Of Victoria Are Flying
There’s no shortage of nervousness about Victoria right now. Rising rents, volatile rates, a relentlessly negative news cycle. It’s enough to make anyone hesitant about investing. And maybe you’re starting to wonder … should I wait another year or two before heading down south? But here’s what that actually means for investors: hesitation creates opportunity. […]
Property Prices Are Falling. But Not Where You Think
Everyone’s talking about it right now. The news says properties nationwide are falling. Your mates are saying the market’s crashing. Maybe you’re starting to wonder if you’ve missed your window, or if you should be worried about what you already own. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen headlines like this. I’ve been doing this […]
Why SMSFs Survived the 2026 Budget
Blog B — 2026 Federal Budget Series Superannuation funds – including self-managed super funds – were explicitly carved out of every major tax measure in the 2026 Budget. Here is what changed, what didn’t, and the one measure that is already law. June 2026 · General information only· 9 min read General information only. This […]
Is Your Family Trust Dead? The 30% Minimum Tax Explained
Blog A — 2026 Federal Budget Series The family discretionary trust is not dead. But the 2026 Budget has permanently changed the tax maths that made it so attractive for decades. Here is what you need to know. June 2026 · General information only· 10 min read TL;DR From 1 July 2028, discretionary trusts would […]
Revisiting Investment Structures Post-Budget
Series Intro — 2026 Federal Budget The 2026–27 Federal Budget delivered the most significant overhaul to Australian investment taxation in nearly 30 years. Three structural reforms will reshape how everyday investors build, hold, and transfer wealth. June 2026 · General information only· 9 min read TL;DR The 50% CGT discount is proposed to end from […]
Here’s How To Do Your Due Diligence
Over the years I’ve spoken to countless everyday Australians who came into property investment ready to build real wealth, only to receive the wrong advice and have their financial goals set back, and in some cases never invest again. The truth is choosing the right buyer’s agent is one of the most important decisions you’ll […]
Achieve More Together Starting With Couples Budget Night
Couples Budget Night isn’t something most people do. But it should be. It’s a powerful way to have honest conversations, set goals and actually achieve them together. Couples Budget Night is where you sit down with your partner, and work out where you are, where you’re going and how to get there. You both want […]
Australian Federal Budget 2026: Winners and Losers
Federal Budget 2026 Jim Chalmers has handed down what he calls the most ambitious budget in a generation. Here is what it actually means for your money, your property, and your financial future. 13 May 2026 Property & Finance 8 min read At a Glance Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2026-27 Federal Budget on 12 […]
Should You Buy One Blue Chip Property Or Two In Growth Corridors?
It’s one of the biggest questions of all. Is it better to buy one blue chip investment property … or two in a growth suburb? To some extent, the answer does depend on your situation. But all things being equal, we recommend two more affordable properties over one at a higher price. Having one property […]
The 5 Mistakes Keeping You From Success
Is it easy to invest? I’ve met countless people who had an investment property, and swear they’ll never have another. People who had a dream of being wealthy investors … and ended up worse off than when they started. People who watched their friends and family gain hundreds of thousands of dollars while they made […]