Most conversations about Victorian property investment stop at the edge of Melbourne. For triple living, that is the wrong place to stop. Ballarat and Bendigo are the two regional centres where the economics of a three dwelling build make the most sense, and the reason comes down to something simple: land. Why Land Size Changes...Read More

Investors looking at purpose built property have a genuine choice of state. So why does ACIGP build in Victoria? The short answer is that Victoria combines relative affordability with strong population growth and, critically, corridors where the amenity investors need already exists or is being built. That combination is harder to find than it sounds....Read More

If you are weighing up a new build against an established home, the tax treatment is no longer a footnote. Following the 2026 tax reform, the two are treated very differently, and that difference can change the after tax position of an investment substantially. Here is what actually separates them. Negative Gearing: The Rules Changed...Read More

An older home can look like the better deal on paper. The price is usually lower than a comparable new build, the street is established, and the photos on the listing look fine. What you are looking at, though, is only what is visible on the day of inspection. Plumbing runs behind walls and under...Read More

A new build gives you a builder’s warranty, no prior occupant, and the ability to design or customise the property to your needs, none of which an established home can offer. It also now carries a tax advantage established property does not. The practical difference With a new build, you know exactly what you are...Read More

Clients ask this question constantly: why buy a new build over an existing house? It is a fair question, and the honest answer is that both options have a real case. Here is what actually separates them, without the sales pitch. What You Get With a New Build A new build is exactly that: new....Read More

The rules for buying property through your self-managed super fund have changed, and if you are looking at NDIS or specialist disability accommodation, you need to understand exactly what shifted. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 26 June 2026, and it closes the door on new SMSF borrowing...Read More

Yes, you can. But the rules changed in 2026, and if you want to use borrowed money inside your fund, the clock is running out. What changed? The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 26 June 2026. From 10 August 2026, self-managed super funds are banned from entering new...Read More

For decades, Australian property investors have played one game: buy, hold, and wait for the capital growth. The tax system rewarded patience, so low-yield residential property that barely covered its own costs still made sense on paper. That game has now changed for good. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 and the...Read More

Let’s be honest about where the market sits in 2026. Interest rates are up, inflation is still biting, building costs remain high, and NDIS changes to participant allocation and build timelines have made the path longer. Deposits are bigger and harder to save. If you have been watching purpose built property and wondering whether the...Read More