You can buy property with your super through a self-managed super fund (SMSF). The property must pass the sole purpose test, cannot be lived in by members or relatives, and must be purchased through a limited recourse borrowing arrangement if the fund needs a loan. Setup and ongoing costs are significant, so the strategy suits investors with larger super balances.

Tax time is where property investors either leave money on the table or, worse, claim something they shouldn't and invite an ATO audit. The difference between a good tax outcome and a bad one often comes down to knowing which expenses fall into which bucket. This guide breaks down every deduction category the ATO recognises for residential rental properties, with the rules that trip investors up most often. The Three Categories of Rental Expenses According to the ATO, every r

Three property experts analysed a real Geelong deal with three different strategies. All three passed. The lesson: due diligence matters more than the strategy you pick. Not every property is worth developing, renovating, or subdividing.

Why Perth, Why Now Perth has quietly become the best-performing capital city market in Australia. While Sydney flatlined and Melbourne corrected through 2025, Perth house prices climbed more than 13%. The metro median now sits around $840,000, and most forecasters expect another 10% or more through 2026. The numbers behind the run are hard to argue with. Western Australia's population is growing at 2.4% per year, the fastest of any state. Vacancy rates remain tight. Listings