Property Investing
How Does Buying an Off-the-Plan Apartment Compare to an Established Townhouse?
Off-the-plan apartments and established townhouses differ on settlement risk, depreciation, land content and CGT — factors to weigh, not a pick.
Marcus Chun
Co-Founder & Head of Growth, MyBrix
Marcus Chun is the Co-Founder and Head of Growth at MyBrix. He drives MyBrix's partnerships and marketing, and the mission to make property investment accessible to more Australians.
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Property Investing
What Are the Differences in Lease Terms, Yields and Risks for Commercial Real Estate?
Commercial leases, yields and risk work differently to residential — how lease structure, the yield formula and tax treatment actually compare.
Property Investing
Should I Invest in Commercial Property or Residential Property in Australia?
Neither is universally better. Compare financing, tenancy law, tax settings and access for commercial vs residential property — sourced, not a verdict.
Property Investing
Are Pets Allowed in Rental Properties Under NSW and Victorian Tenancy Laws?
NSW and Victoria both default toward allowing pets, but differ on refusal: Victorian landlords apply to VCAT; NSW tenants dispute at NCAT.
Property Investing
How can I add value to my investment property to increase rental income?
Ways landlords can lift rental income — condition, compliance, added space and tax treatment — factors and sources, not predicted returns.
Property Investing
What Are the Rules Around Routine Property Inspections in Australia?
Routine rental inspections are governed state by state, not nationally. Here's the confirmed framework — which Act applies and who regulates it.
Property Investing
How Do I Handle a Tenant Who Falls Into Rental Arrears or Refuses to Pay?
Rental arrears run on your state's tenancy law, not self-help. The general process, plus bond, landlord insurance and property-manager options.
Property Investing
What Are My Legal Obligations as a Landlord for Urgent Repairs in NSW and Victoria?
NSW and Victoria both require landlords to act on urgent repairs faster than routine ones. Here's how the two Acts differ and where to check current rules.
Property Investing
What Are the Typical Fees Charged by Property Managers in Australia?
Property manager fees aren't government-set — they're negotiated. What REIQ data shows by state, other charges to expect, and how to compare agents.
Property Investing
Should I Use a Professional Property Manager or Self-Manage My Rental Property?
No single answer fits every landlord. What a property manager does, REIQ's fee data, and the factors that decide self-managing instead.
Property Investing
How Do I Dispute a High Land Tax Valuation From the Valuer-General?
Every state lets you object to a high land tax valuation, but the deadline, grounds and process are state-specific and not fully verified here.
Property Investing
How Is Land Tax Calculated on Investment Properties in Victoria in 2026?
Victoria taxes land above $50,000 in value, plus a COVID-19 debt surcharge on top. Here's how the current thresholds and bands work, as at July 2026.
Property Investing
Best Australian Cities for Property Investment in 2026
A city-by-city comparison of Australian property investment markets — the factors, the figures behind them, and where professional advice fits.
Property Investing
Fractional Property Investing: The Smarter Way to Build a Diversified Portfolio
How fractional property investing works, what diversification across multiple properties means in practice, and how the Property Laddr model applies it.
Property Investing
Tokenised Real Estate Explained: How Blockchain Is Transforming Property Ownership
How blockchain records fractional property ownership, what it changes for settlement and access, and how Property Laddr uses tokenisation.
Property Investing
Australian Property Market Outlook 2026
A capital-city by capital-city look at Australian property market conditions, the data behind them, and what the figures do and do not tell an investor.