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Special Edition: 2026 Federal Budget The 2026–27 Federal Budget has introduced important changes for property investors, particularly around capital gains tax and negative gearing. Much of the media coverage has presented these changes as bad news for investors, with property commentators warning about reduced investor activity, tighter rental supply and higher rents. But that is only one side of the story. In our attached Asciential Property Investor Briefing, we explain

APRIL 2026 In this edition... Headlines -v- Fundamentals Rates up, fuel up - But Impact on Property? No. History Shows Growth Markets Can (and do) Outlast Ugly Economic News What Actually Drives Property Growth: Jobs, Population, Supply and Affordability Proptrack Home Price Index results - March 2025 Off the property track...most agricultural land, and deadliest weather events From the Editor This month’s media cycle has been very predictable: higher rates, higher fuel pri

March 2026 In this edition...just one topic: Why Research Matters More Than Most Investors Realise Why Research Matters More Than Most Investors Realise A lot of Australians assume that successful property investing is simply a matter of buying something and waiting long enough. The evidence suggests otherwise. ABS data shows that among households who own a residential property other than their home, 68% own only one. AHURI’s more recent landlord research found that: half of

OCTOBER 2025 In this edition Brisbane Price Movements Reduced Interest Rates Drive the Markets Artificial Growth, Real Pain: The Latest...

In this edition Melbourne: Property Market Recovery Perth: Price Growth Shows Little Sign of Slowing Perth: Land Supply Shortages Will Help Sustain Growth Cycle RBA Musings Proptrack Home Price Index results - June 2025 Off the property track: Top 25 Countries With Highest Life Expectancy Melbourne: Property Market Recovery As Melbourne’s property market potentially enters a growth phase, suburbs within a 60-minute commute of the city are emerging as key areas of opportunity.

In this edition Keep Your Tax "House" Clean Perth's Property Prospects: REIWA President's Perspective Australian House Sizes: Matusik Proptrack Home Price Index results - May 2025 Off the property track... Keep Your Tax "House" Clean Are You Audit-Ready? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is ramping up its surveillance on property investors, launching a major data-matching program to catch underreported rental income, late tax returns, and incorrect deduction claims. With o

In this edition Perth's Immunity to Current Global Influences Market Turmoil Fuels Property Investment Surge Victoria's Bold Leap: Pro-Property Planning Reforms Inflation Down. What's Next For Interest Rates? Proptrack Home Price Index results - April 2025 Off the property track... Perth's Immunity to Current Global Influences Despite global economic uncertainties, Perth's property market remains resilient, with dwelling values surging over 75% since 2020. Factors like stron

In this edition Asciential Assessment: The State of the Markets Perth Property Prices to Grow up to 10% in 2025 Proptrack Home Price Index results - March 2025 Off the property track... Asciential Assessment: The State of the Markets February’s 25 basis point interest rate cut has lifted affordability across the big four states, unlocking new capacity for growth in key markets. Take Brisbane: before the rate cut, its capital growth potential sat at just $10,000. That figure h

In this edition Tenant Pets - A different perspective Trump, Tariffs & Commodity Prices - a reality check Dwelling Affordability - graphed Proptrack Home Price Index results - November 2024 Off the property track... Tenant Pets - A different perspective Ever wondered as an investor whether you should allow your tenants to keep pets at your property? Investors would do well to pay attention to this recent post by Michael Matusik. Matusik reports that tenants with pets are wil

In this edition Federal Government and the negative gearing question Population and policy - rich bounty for investors Lot Sizes and Amenity Demand - the next 10 years Proptrack Home Price Index results - October 2024 Off the property track... Federal Government and the negative gearing question A recent article from The Urban Developer discusses the Australian property market's reaction to speculation about changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax policies, despite

In this edition ABS Monthly Consumer Price Index Indicator RBA Stays the Course Inflation back in the band at last...or is it? RBA Governor Michele Bullock under pressure Australian financial markets forecast 4 interest rate cuts from February 2025 Proptrack Home Price Index results - September 2024 Off the property track... ABS CPI Indicator Here are the key points from the Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) Indicator for August 2024: Overall Inflation: The monthly CPI indic

In this edition A bouquet SQM Asking Prices & Rents Indexes Perth continues to fly Proptrack Home Price Index results - August 2024 Off the property track... A bouquet I am thrilled to share a heartfelt message from one of my longest-standing clients, Dave. His words of appreciation and success in achieving his retirement goals are a testament to the power of informed property investment. It has been an honor to guide Dave and Dawn on their journey, and I hope their story ins

In this edition Finally... some well-reasoned, unbiased argument on immigration. A state thinking about the impact of tax on housing supply. Really?? Proptrack Home Price Index results - July 2024 Off the property track... Finally... Some well-reasoned, unbiased, argument on immigration As always, Michael Matusik provides some very useful, unbiased, well-reasoned discussion about this vexed issue for Australia - and not what you might think. Worth a read. A state thinking a

In this edition Perth property market not slowing anytime soon Property prices tipped to hit records - Domain forecasts Proptrack Home Price Index results - June 2024 Off the property track Perth property market not slowing anytime soon Despite some reports suggesting a slowdown, the Perth property market continues to show strong growth, driven by low supply of listings, strong affordability, and low rental vacancy rates. The market is expected to maintain its trajectory unti

In this edition Housing Supply Deficit & Population Change Property Asking Prices - SQM Research Proptrack Home Price Index results - May 2024 Off the property track: A fascinating animated graph of global carbon emitters. Housing Supply Deficit & Population Change Australia's housing market is seeing strong demand, pushing up prices despite higher interest rates. This is due to factors like increased net migration, smaller households, and construction industry constraints.

In this edition Budget Summary: Housing Cash Splash: A Silver Bullet, or Lost Opportunity? Shares v Property Matusik: "Buzz on interest...

In this edition Asciential Property Group - Small Business of the Year Finalist Turtles and Hares in The property market Proptrack Home...

In this edition Newcastle: Hi-tech hub Economists expecting interest rate reductions Australia's resilient dwelling price growth Proptrack Home Price Index results - March 2024 Off the property track... Newcastle: Hi-tech hub Newcastle Airport's evolution continues with the recent proposal for a high-tech development in the Astra Aerolab Precinct. The development, which is part of a larger $250-million upgrade including the airport and surrounding facilities, is a key compone

SINGLE CONTRACT PROPERTY - in high growth market I have just received access to a single contract (existing) property - broad details...

In this edition Newcastle International Airport - completion 2024 Inflation down, interest rates are next Housing supply - a contradiction? Proptrack Home Price Index results - February 2024 Off the property track... Newcastle International Airport - completion 2024 The new international terminal at Newcastle Airport in NSW's Hunter region was commenced in 2022 and funded with $55 million from the federal government. It is set to complete in 2024. This significant developmen