Property Investment Insights for
Australian Investors

Negative gearing has long been a hot topic in Australia's property market. Politicians, economists, and investors continue to debate whether it should stay or go. The question is no longer hypothetical. The 2026 federal budget changed the rules and the effects are already playing out in real time. For you as an investor, the impact goes beyond tax benefits. It affects property prices, the rental market, and the way you build long-term wealth. Here is a breakdown of what has changed, and what it means for your strategy.

Ravi Sharma

July 22, 2026 • 3 min read

Perth property has had an extraordinary run. Values are up more than 25% year on year at their peak, vacancy rates remain among the tightest in the country, and the city has consistently outperformed every other capital market over the past three years. The question serious Perth investors are asking now is: with entry prices rising and yields compressing, where is the next opportunity?

Ravi Sharma

July 20, 2026 • 3 minute read

Depreciation is one of the most valuable and most underused tax deductions available to Australian property investors. Most investors know it exists. Far fewer understand exactly how it works, what they can claim, and how much it is actually worth over time. Here is a clear breakdown of investment property depreciation, how to calculate it, and how to make sure you are not leaving money on the table.

Ravi Sharma

July 15, 2026 • 4 minute read

Rental yield is one of the first numbers new property investors learn and one of the most misunderstood. It looks simple. Divide the annual rent by the property value and you have a percentage. The problem is most investors stop there. They compare gross yield figures without understanding what those numbers actually mean for cash flow, long-term returns, or the quality of the underlying asset. Here is everything you need to know.

Ravi Sharma

July 8, 2026 • 3 minute read

Most investors are told to diversify from day one. Spread the risk. Do not put all your eggs in one basket. It is advice that sounds sensible and in the right context it is. The problem is most people apply it at the wrong stage of their investment journey and it costs them significantly. Here is a straightforward framework for thinking about diversification and how to sequence it correctly.

Ravi Sharma

July 3, 2026 • 1 min read

Choosing the right investment property is half the job. Protecting it is the other half. Most property investors spend considerable time and energy researching markets, assessing yields, and negotiating purchase prices. Far fewer give the same attention to what happens after settlement when something goes wrong. A tenant causes significant damage. A flood makes the property uninhabitable for three months. A rent default runs for six weeks before the lease is terminated. Without landlord insurance, each of these scenarios comes directly out of your pocket. With it, your cash flow, your asset, and your portfolio momentum are protected.

Ravi Sharma

July 1, 2026 • 3 minute read