Property investing in NZ
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Should Australian investors be buying property in New Zealand?

- June 5, 2026 2 MIN READ

It’s a question gaining interest as property investors look for opportunities outside of Australia’s housing market. With the Federal Budget’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes (kicking in from 1 July 2027) already making some investors rethink Australian residential property, a growing number are casting their eyes across the Tasman. Why New Zealand? Ray… Read more »

Budget housing problems
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The budget’s hidden housing problems

- May 29, 2026 4 MIN READ

As the federal budget’s housing policy changes start to sink in, the impact on the broader economy is starting to be realised. One of the best bits of property analysis I’ve read in a while comes from Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White. The federal budget’s housing measures are designed to push investor demand… Read more »

Residential market spooked post-budget
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Federal budget spooks residential property market

- May 22, 2026 2 MIN READ

The data is in after major tax reforms were announced … The residential property market showed some early signs of cooling in the first weekend after the federal budget, with auction clearance rates falling quite sharply across the country. Nationally, clearance rates were down around 11 per cent week-on-week, although interestingly, results were still tracking… Read more »

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Rethinking capital gains: Why renters can’t be ignored

- February 20, 2026 4 MIN READ

Punishing property investors has wider implications for the housing crisis … particularly the rental market.  Rents are rising faster than inflation, so recently I shared some ways tenants can push back. Now, with the Federal Government considering changes to capital gains tax concessions as part of the housing affordability debate, renters have more to worry… Read more »

Regional Property Markets Outperform Capital Cities
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How regional property markets are outperforming capitals

- February 20, 2026 2 MIN READ

Regional Australia has extended its lead over the capital cities, with dwelling values rising 3.2 per cent over the three months to January, compared with a 2.1 per cent increase across the combined capitals. The result marks a clear shift in market momentum as affordability, renewed internal migration and competitive conditions direct more buyers towards… Read more »

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Investing in commercial real estate: Is it for you?

- December 12, 2025 3 MIN READ

While I constantly focus on the residential property market in this newsletter, lately I’ve been getting a lot of questions about commercial real estate. With Australia’s tight housing supply, it makes sense that property investors are now looking beyond the glossy residential listings. So, I chatted with Vanessa Rader, Ray White’s Head of Research, about… Read more »

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Property opportunities when the market is high

- November 8, 2024 3 MIN READ

‘Strike when the iron is hot’, the saying goes. When it comes to buying property, people tend to be wary of a heated market with high interest rates.  But here’s how you can take advantage. Not too late The residential property market has shown great growth over recent years and when markets are this high,… Read more »