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Why Many Aussies Still Choose Property
With recent property price growth, tight rental markets across WA, and strong rental returns, many everyday investors are turning their attention back to property.
A Reliable Long-Term Investment
For Australian investors, property is still seen as a reliable long-term investment. While prices don't rise overnight, history shows steady growth over time rather than quick gains.
Australians are some of the most active property investors in the world, with around 1 in 3 new home loans taken out by everyday investors each month. Property investing isn't just for the wealthy — it's popular because ordinary Australians can build long-term wealth.
Growth Over Time
Property prices generally double over a seven-to-ten-year period. Prices historically move in cycles with periods of growth, zero growth, and ups and downs along the way — that's why it's generally approached with a long-term mindset.
Established investors often benefit the most during growth periods. A modest price rise on one property is helpful, but the same rise across two or three properties can have a much bigger impact over time.
Tax Benefits & Depreciation
Australia's ongoing housing shortage, combined with tax settings like negative gearing, continues to support property as a longer-term investment option.
The ATO allows property investors to claim depreciation for wear and tear on a property, which can significantly reduce your tax bill — especially with newer properties. A quantity surveyor can prepare a depreciation schedule that your accountant uses to maximise your tax return.
Investment Loan Options
The right loan structure depends on your goals, timeline, and financial situation.
Interest-Only Loans
Often used by investors who want to maximise tax deductions and aggressively build a portfolio of investment properties.
By keeping repayments lower, investors can free up cash flow to purchase additional properties while focusing on long-term capital growth rather than paying down debt.
Principal & Interest Loans
Suits investors aiming to have their property largely paid off before retirement or sale.
Reducing the loan balance over time means lower outgoings later on, allowing rental income to become a more reliable and stress-free source of income in retirement.
Equity Release
Use the equity in your existing properties as a deposit for your next investment.
Line of Credit
Flexible access to funds for deposits, renovations, or other investment opportunities.
Portfolio Structuring
Strategic loan structures to protect your assets and optimise your tax position.
Offset Accounts
Keep funds accessible while reducing interest on your non-deductible home loan.
Key Investment Considerations
Positive Gearing
When rental income exceeds your loan repayments and expenses. You'll pay tax on the profit, but you're building wealth from day one.
- Immediate cash flow positive
- Lower financial risk
- Easier to scale portfolio
Negative Gearing
When expenses exceed income. The loss can be offset against your other income, reducing your tax. You're betting on capital growth.
- Tax deductions on losses
- Focus on capital growth areas
- Suits higher income earners
The right strategy & structure can make all the difference over time.
- Choosing a property that suits your long-term goals, not just what looks good right now
- Making sure your loan structure matches how you plan to invest and grow
- Understanding how interest rates, repayments, and cash flow affect you over time
- Knowing when to hold, review, or adjust your loan as your situation changes
- Getting the foundations right early so future decisions are easier
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