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 the Product A triple living property is three fully independent...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. What Is Different About 2026 Two things have changed the...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 in 2026 Negative gearing describes what happens when the cost...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 slabs. Roof frames sit above a ceiling you will never...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 getting: new appliances, new systems, and a warranty behind the...Read More
