Equidel

13/10/2026

Renting your investment property to a friend can sound like an easy arrangement. Mixing a personal relationship with an investment decision can create complications that investors don't always consider upfront.

Here Michael discusses why property investors need to treat a rental property as an investment and make tenancy decisions with the same commercial discipline they would apply elsewhere.

Clear expectations, proper processes and an objective view of the numbers can help protect both the investment and the relationship.

30/09/2026

We really appreciated this feedback from Maja, because it captures two things that are incredibly important to the way Michael works: doing the research and listening to the client.

The data helps identify the opportunities, but every investor has different goals, priorities and circumstances. Michael's role is to provide the research, explain the options and support the process - while ensuring the decisions always remain yours.

Reach out to the Equidel team for a confidential chat about your property strategy: https://equidel.com.au/

17/09/2026

📊 Approximately 257 sleeps to go… not that we’re counting. 👀

The first release of 2026 Census data is expected in June 2027, bringing with it fresh insights into Australia’s population, housing, education and more.

For data people like us, it’s basically Christmas.

We’ll be watching closely as the new data starts to land — and, more importantly, digging into what it tells us about the communities, markets and places around us.

14/09/2026

A property's advertised return doesn't always tell you how hard your own money is actually working.

In this clip, Michael explores property investment returns and the role of leverage, showing why investors need to understand the relationship between the property's performance and the capital they personally contribute.

This is where looking beyond the purchase price and headline figures becomes important. The structure of an investment can materially change the return on your invested capital, while leverage also introduces additional risk that needs to be understood.

At Equidel, we believe the numbers should tell the story before you buy.

26/08/2026

Your property strategy should not be a “set and forget” situation.

Markets change. Your financial position changes. Your equity position changes. And sometimes, the strategy that made sense at the start needs a proper check-in before the next move.

At Equidel, we reassess property portfolios by reviewing valuations, back-testing asset performance and looking at your current financial position, not the version from two years ago.

Because the goal is not just to buy one investment property. It is to understand when your portfolio is ready for the next one. Talk to Equidel about reviewing your property strategy: https://equidel.com.au/

20/08/2026

Building wealth starts with making the right decisions before you buy.

It was a pleasure for Michael Sampson, Founder of Equidel, to present alongside Arthur Panagis from FMG Wealth Strategists and Abiodun Doherty from Diaspora Property Academy at the “Build Wealth. Buy Right. Guard What You Own.” Investment Summit.

The event brought together professionals, business owners and investors for valuable conversations around building, protecting and growing wealth through smarter property decisions.

Michael shared insights from the Equidel Property Investment Matrix, a practical framework designed to help investors assess opportunities beyond the headline numbers, considering factors such as growth potential, cash flow, tenant demand and long-term risk.

Together, the panel explored the bigger picture of wealth creation, from choosing the right property and protecting your assets to understanding the strategies that help investors make informed decisions.

A big thank you to Diaspora Property Academy and Talent Academy Adelaide for bringing together such an engaged group of investors and creating a space for meaningful conversations.

At Equidel, we believe successful property investment is about having the right strategy, research and confidence behind every decision.

Interested in understanding your own property investment strategy? Get in touch with the Equidel team for a confidential discussion: https://equidel.com.au/

10/08/2026

Ever wondered where the name Equidel came from?

It is a blend of equity and citadel.

For many investors, equity in their home becomes the starting point for building a property portfolio. But where that equity goes matters.

That’s where the “citadel” part comes in, a symbol of protection, strength and safe-haven thinking.

At Equidel, our research team looks for high-performing properties in locations selected with care, data and long-term strategy in mind. Because investing is not just about using your equity. It is about protecting it while helping it grow.

Talk to Equidel about your property investment strategy: https://equidel.com.au/

29/07/2026

Property investing from behind a computer screen can look very convincing.

Great growth stats. Affordable prices. Big promises. Beautiful masterplans.

Then you visit the suburb and realise the “thriving local economy” is mostly three takeaway shops and an empty strip mall.

At Equidel, property research goes beyond spreadsheets and sales brochures. Michael spends time on the ground, driving the streets, speaking with locals, checking infrastructure progress and asking the real question:

“Would I invest my own money here?”

Because good property advice should survive real-world inspection, not just look good on paper. Read the blog:

One of my favourite parts of doing what I do is the property research phase. Before instructing my clients when and where to consider investing in property, I spend a lot of time diligently researching the geographical area, and thankfully in the age that we live in with the internet I can research....

17/07/2026

Good property advice should never feel copied and pasted.

Every investor has different goals, timelines, borrowing capacity and risk comfort. That’s why the research behind each recommendation matters so much.

At Equidel, we take a detailed, data-led approach, using current statistics, market analysis and a strategy shaped around the individual, not a one-size-fits-all model.

Reach out to the Equidel team for a confidential chat: https://equidel.com.au/

01/07/2026

Happy New Financial Year.

A fresh financial year usually means fresh plans, accountant appointments and at least one moment of wondering where last year went.

If property investing comes up in your conversations over the next few months, you do not need to work it out alone.

The right strategy should fit your numbers, your goals and your long-term plans, not just sound good in theory.

Thinking about property investment this financial year? Reach out to the Equidel team for a confidential chat: https://equidel.com.au/