28/07/2026
A lot of investors assume residential is the obvious next step.
Sometimes the numbers tell a different story.
In this example:
🏠$1.5M Residential Investment
• Deposit: $376,000
• Net annual cash flow: -$27,000
🏢 $1.5M Commercial Investment
• Deposit: $530,000
• Net annual cash flow: +$18,000
It’s true that the commercial purchase requires a larger upfront contribution but it also generates a very different cash flow outcome.
With the current conversation around changes to negative gearing for newly purchased residential investment properties, it’s a good reminder that residential isn’t the only way to build wealth through property.
Many people who have owned property for years have built enough equity to consider commercial lending, but never explore it because they assume it’s out of reach.
Commercial isn’t right for everyone. It comes with different risks, different lending policies and different opportunities.
The key is understanding all of your options before deciding what’s right for your strategy.
If you’ve only ever looked at residential, it might be time to have a conversation about commercial property.