Not All Townhouses Make Good Investments: Here’s What to Avoid
Not every townhouse makes a good investment. Explore four risks to consider, including new-build premiums, high strata costs, small land components and competing supply.
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New Builds and Off the Plan
The risks and trade offs of new and off the plan property compared with established homes. 6 articles, newest first.
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The Tax Trap: Why the 2026 Budget May Actually Hurt New Build Investors
Tax treatment shapes how much of your return you keep, not how large that return is. A larger gain taxed less favourably can still outperform a smaller one taxed more favourably. This blog models the full 10-year after-tax outcome for both property types and tests the theory against real Australian market data.
Tax Benefits Alone Don’t Automatically Make New Builds Better Investments
However, tax benefits are only one factor in your investment performance, not the whole picture. Structural factors that shape long-run property growth, such as supply scarcity, land value, location quality, and underlying demand, are not shaped by tax policy. Favourable tax treatment can improve the outcome of a strong investment, but it cannot compensate for a weak one.
3 Pitfalls and Risks of Buying Off-the-Plan You Need to Know
Want to know the risks of buying off the plan? Learn about 3 key pitfalls to avoid before making your investment decision. Read this essential guide now!
The Biggest Mistake First Time Investors Make
“I can’t afford a house in Sydney, so I’m planning to buy an apartment, perhaps off-the-plan. At least the rental return is good.” As a Sydneysider, you must have heard…
New Properties Do More Harm than Good to Your Investing Goals
Almost everyone would prefer to live in a relatively new property rather than an older one, to enjoy the cleanness, brightness, facilities in a better condition, and avoid the tedious…
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