The great property debate: why land value is the key
House or unit, new or established, capital city or region: the property debate runs in circles because it usually asks the wrong question first. The factor that does most of the heavy lifting over time is land. Land appreciates and buildings depreciate, so the...
Victoria rental law changes November and December 2025 – what landlords and renters need to know.
Victoria’s rental laws are changing again, and this next round of reforms will reshape how renting works for both landlords and renters from late 2025 onward. The aim is to make renting fairer and safer, with more straightforward rules and stronger standards, but this...
House or unit: choosing on the numbers, not the label
Houses or units is one of the oldest arguments in property, and it is usually settled with emotion rather than evidence. Houses tend to lead on capital growth because you own the land, and land is what appreciates. Units often win on affordability and on access to...