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In nearly 20 years as a buyer’s agent, I can count on one hand the number of times we have seen a buyer’s market: Post GFC around 2008 – 2009, the credit squeeze in 2018 – 2019, the small COVID shock window from March – May 2020 and the interest
Earlier this week, I wrote about the likely changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. In the current environment of rising scrutiny of investment properties, I believe that for many Sydney buyers, particularly in the Inner West and surrounding suburbs, a strategically selected Principal Place of Residence (PPOR) remains
The Government’s proposed changes to property tax settings, particularly negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), have significant implications for current and aspiring property buyers in Sydney’s Inner West and beyond. In this article, we explain what is being discussed, why these settings are under pressure, and what prudent buyers
Sydney’s industrial market has become one of the most sought‑after commercial asset classes for sophisticated investors, driven by structural demand from logistics, e‑commerce, trade services, and data‑driven industries. For all of that momentum, returns are ultimately determined not by the shed alone, but by the structure and quality of the
Inner Sydney strip retail assets, from high‑street shopfronts to mixed‑use ground floor tenancies, offer a distinct blend of income potential and risk. For serious property buyers, the quality of the existing lease is often more important than the aesthetic appeal of the shopfront or the popularity of the street at
Sydney CBD office assets present both significant opportunity and elevated complexity for sophisticated property buyers. We focus in this article on how to analyse CBD office leases in detail, so that investors can price risk accurately, compare assets on a like‑for‑like basis, and avoid overpaying for income that may be
Analysing a commercial lease properly is one of the most important determinants of value for Sydney commercial investors, because the lease is the asset that underpins both income and value. We set out below a technical guide to lease structures, yield calculations, and the due diligence that sophisticated investors should
Sydney’s property market has definitely shifted from a frenzy into a cooler, more balanced phase, but the data shows a measured slowdown rather than a collapse, with selective opportunities emerging for disciplined buyers across Sydney and especially in the Inner West and middle‑ring suburbs. Why it appears that the Sydney
Purchasing a home in Sydney is one of the most significant financial decisions many individuals will ever make. The property market in this city is complex and highly competitive, characterised by rapid price growth, limited stock, and varying local market dynamics that differ substantially from suburb to suburb. Despite these
In today’s property landscape, information has never been more abundant. Vast online databases, instant valuation tools, social media commentary, and AI-driven market analyses provide buyers with a seemingly limitless supply of data. On the surface, this availability of information should make property buying more straightforward and objective. Yet in practice,
