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Dual occupancy investment: two dwellings on one block. Income boost of 50%+ vs single house. Strategy, financing, and challenges.

Fixed vs variable rate: fixed offers certainty but costs 0.5-1% more. Variable is cheaper but payments can increase. Split loan is middle ground.

Mortgage broker vs bank: brokers offer 30-100 lenders, better rates, no upfront cost. Banks offer simplicity and personal service.

First home buyers face affordability challenges in 2026. High prices, high rates, and LMI make entry difficult without parental help.

Australia has a 250,000+ property shortage. Supply lags migration and population growth, creating structural upside for property prices.

Property cycles expand 3-4 years, peak, contract 2-3 years, then trough. Understand the cycle to buy and sell strategically.

Interest rates drive property prices inversely. Each 1% rate change affects prices 10-15%. Understand the mechanism and time lags.

Australian property outlook 2026: Modest 2-4% growth, regional areas outperforming capitals, interest rates key driver.

Lost rent during vacancy is not deductible, but expenses (mortgage, rates, insurance) are still deductible, creating negative gearing.

Repairs are deductible immediately. Improvements are capitalized and depreciated over 40 years. Learn the tax difference.