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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
You would expect buyers to be paying less in a softer market. In Sydney right now, many are still paying near-peak prices because they are competing in the wrong places, misreading where competition actually exists, and relying on pricing signals that no longer reflect true value. The reality of a
Sydney’s 2026 market data confirms that an off-market buying strategy is no longer optional; it is central to buying well in tightly held suburbs such as the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs. In this follow-up article, we integrate the latest Cotality and Domain insights to quantify why dedicated buyers’ agents
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,
Strategic property acquisition under $2 million in Sydney’s Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Lower North Shore requires a disciplined, data‑driven approach, particularly in markets where medians often sit well above that level. In this article we outline how investors and home buyers can use a sub‑$2 million budget to secure
Comparing the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, and Lower North Shore for investment potential requires a clear view of recent capital growth, demographic change, and infrastructure investment, rather than relying on reputation or anecdote alone. In this article we examine these three core Sydney regions as strategic investment markets, and explain
