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How a dual key home is built, where the extra rent comes from, and what lenders, councils and SMSF rules mean for the numbers. General information only.
Read article →New Home Sales Fall in September Quarter: What Investors Should Know
New home sales fell 17.5% in the September quarter, per HIA data. Here is what the figures do and do not show for property investors.
Read article →Maximise Your Tax Deductions with Brand New Depreciation Benefits
How depreciation works on a new build, why the second-hand rules matter, and what a worked example looks like for an individual or an SMSF.
Read article →Sun, Stability and EU Access: The Case for Investing in Cyprus Real Estate
Cyprus offers EU membership and a warm climate, but its buying rules, tax treatment and SMSF limits need a close look. Here is the general picture.
Read article →The SMSF Borrowing Ban Didn't Close the Door on New Property. Here's What's Still Open
SMSFs can no longer take out new residential LRBAs, but they can still own property. Here are the five routes that remain open, and why new builds keep coming up.
Read article →Tax-Free Income and Strong Rental Yields: Why Investors Are Choosing Dubai Property
Offshore property pitches often lead with tax and yield. Here is how those claims hold up for an Australian resident, and what sits behind them.
Read article →Built for Super: Why Brand-New Property Suits an SMSF
Full depreciation, low early maintenance and builder warranties. Here is why new builds fit the way an SMSF has to operate, and the trade-offs to weigh.
Read article →Beyond the Beach: 7 Reasons Smart Investors Are Buying in Dubai and Cyprus
Dubai and Cyprus come up often in offshore property conversations. Here is how the appeal stacks up against Australian tax, treaty and super rules.
Read article →Pooling Power: How SMSFs Can Team Up to Buy New Property After the Borrowing Ban
Most funds can't buy a property outright on their own. Unit trusts let SMSFs combine their money, and in the right structure, still borrow.
Read article →Residency Through Real Estate: How Property in Dubai and Cyprus Can Open Doors
Dubai and Cyprus both offer residence routes linked to property. Tax residency, SMSF rules and visa conditions each need separate review before anyone commits.
Read article →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.
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