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Practical articles on buying, financing and owning an investment property in Australia. For the essentials in depth, start with the guides.
How Much Equity Can I Use? The 80% Rule Explained
How much equity can I use? Learn how usable equity is worked out, why it's usually less than you think, and what to check before you invest.
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Using Equity to Buy Investment Property Before a Rate Rise
Using equity to buy investment property while the RBA weighs a rate rise? How equity works, what the RBA says about buffers and what's changed in 2026.
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Are House Prices Falling in Australia? Which Markets Are Actually Down
House prices falling Australia? National values are down about 5% from the March peak, but Perth, Darwin and regional areas rose. Here's how to read it.
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Old House vs New Build: Which Makes the Better Investment Property?
Weighing up an old house vs new build for your next investment property? Compare depreciation, upkeep, warranties, tenant appeal and the risks to check.
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How to Buy an Investment Property in Australia: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Planning to buy an investment property? Learn how to set your goal, sort finance, pick a location and avoid common mistakes, step by step.
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