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Cash Is King Again: Getting Your SMSF Ready to Buy a New Property Outright
Without a residential LRBA, your fund needs the full price. Here are the legitimate levers for building a balance that can buy a new property outright.
Read article →Investors retreat or pivot to new builds. Investor loan volumes are down 9 per cent in 2026, with investors either pulling back or shifting towards new-build properties
Investor lending fell in the June quarter while new-build loans climbed. Here is what that shift means for anyone weighing an investment or SMSF property.
Read article →Two Tracks, One Goal: Pairing Your SMSF With a New Build in Your Own Name
The SMSF borrowing ban and the Budget's new-build tax settings point the same way. Here's how a two-track strategy can work.
Read article →Duplexes: Double the Dwelling, Double the Opportunity: The Case for Duplexes
Two dwellings, one title, one land cost. Here is what makes a duplex worth a closer look for investors and SMSF trustees in 2026.
Read article →Dual key in Melbourne: Two Keys, Two Rents, One Title: The Rise of Dual Key Investing in Melbourne
One title, two self-contained dwellings, two rent cheques. Here is what dual key properties actually look like in Melbourne, and what the numbers and trade-offs really mean.
Read article →Rooming houses: One Property, Multiple Incomes: Why Rooming Houses Are Turning Investors' Heads
A rooming house collects rent from four or more residents under one roof. Here is what the income model actually looks like, what the compliance burden involves, and where the SMSF angle fits in.
Read article →First home buyers: From Renting to Owning: Your First Home Is Closer Than You Think
Federal and state support for first home buyers has expanded significantly since late 2025. Here is what the schemes actually do, where the limits sit, and what to weigh before you move.
Read article →Property investing: Building Wealth Brick by Brick: The Smart Investor's Guide to Property in 2026
The rules around property investing have shifted significantly in 2026. Here is what Australians aged 30 to 60 need to understand before they commit.
Read article →SMSF: Your Super, Your Rules: How an SMSF Can Put Property in Your Retirement Plan
Holding property inside super means different rules, different tax rates, and different structures. Here is how the pieces fit together.
Read article →Equity uplift: Unlock What You've Already Built: Using Equity Uplift to Grow Your Portfolio
If you've owned your home for a few years, you may be sitting on a deposit for your next property. Here's how equity uplift actually works, and what to consider before acting.
Read article →Why Inflation Remains Sticky
Australia's underlying inflation has sat above the RBA's target band for years now. Here is what is keeping it there, and what it means for property and SMSF investors.
Read article →Housing Policies Risk Supply
Two major policy shifts are reshaping Australia's property landscape. Here is what serious investors and SMSF trustees need to understand about the supply gap and the new rules.
Read article →Funded by Origin MMS (Columbus Capital, AFSL 337303) and stackable with first home owner grants and the 5% Deposit Scheme
HomePay is funded by Origin MMS, operated by Columbus Capital (AFSL 337303), and it can sit alongside federal and state first home buyer schemes. Here is how the pieces fit together.
Read article →"New build" defined, off-the-plan, duplex-for-house, vacant-land builds, occupied under 12 months; knock-down rebuilds and renos excluded
The 2026 Federal Budget made "new build" a term with real tax consequences. Here is exactly what qualifies, what does not, and why it matters before you buy.
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