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30/05/2026

Yesterday we highlighted opportunities in Tasmania - today, let’s take a closer look at South Australia and the fantastic investment opportunities currently available.

Our criteria:
* Maximum budget: $600,000
* Minimum rental yield: 5%

After analysing the data, two standout suburbs emerged:

RISDON PARK SOUTH
A quiet residential suburb with a strong sense of community, great local facilities, and plenty of recreational options - offering both lifestyle appeal and investment potential.

BORDERTOWN
Known as the birthplace of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Bordertown is a historic rural hub with a strong agricultural foundation and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Here are some of the excellent opportunities we uncovered:

3-bedroom house in Bordertown
* Approx. $420,000 purchase price
* Rental income: approx. $450 per week
* Over 600sqm land size

3-bedroom house in Bordertown
* Approx. $300,000 purchase price
* Rental income: approx. $400 per week
* Strong rental yield opportunity

If you want to discover high-performing property opportunities like these in real time, subscribe to our Professional Plus plan today:
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29/05/2026

Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane feeling too expensive?

It may be time to look beyond the mainland and consider Tasmania for your next property investment opportunity.

The reality is there are opportunities in every market - and Tasmania’s beautiful south-east corner could be where smart investors find their next move.

Using PropertyDirector’s PropertyFinder research tools, we’ve identified two Tasmanian suburbs offering strong potential with rental yields of 5%+ on properties under $600k:

📍 New Norfolk
Located less than 25km from Hobart CBD, New Norfolk offers a heritage-rich riverside lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and signs of steady gentrification.

📍 Scottsdale
North-east Tasmania’s largest town, Scottsdale is within reach of Launceston and nearby coastal beaches. It offers a family-friendly environment, parks, and a strong agricultural foundation.

With all the market noise, speculation, and potential legislative changes being discussed, it’s more important than ever to focus on data and facts - not headlines.

The opportunities are still out there for investors willing to look strategically and uncover the next wave of growth suburbs.

Register to our free trial - https://www.propertydirector.com.au/free-trial

28/05/2026

Let’s look at how dramatically Sydney property affordability has changed since 2010.

Back then, a budget of around $600k could still buy you a free-standing house in suburbs like:

📍 The Ponds
📍 Penrith
📍 Schofields
📍 Oran Park
📍 Lakemba

Fast forward to 2026… and a $600k budget buys very little within Sydney’s metro area.

Today, most free-standing houses within 50km of the CBD are well above the $1m mark, forcing many buyers to consider units, townhouses, or regional markets instead.

Affordable house options around the $600k range are now mostly found in regional NSW areas such as:

📍 Lithgow
📍 Muswellbrook
📍 Aberdeen
📍 Dubbo

The reality is simple:

Affordability has shifted dramatically over the last 15 years - and buyers who adapt early will be best positioned moving forward.

That’s where PropertyDirector’s PropertyFinder and Professional Plus tools help investors uncover high-potential suburbs using powerful market data, affordability insights and growth analytics.

Register to our free 7-day trial here - https://www.propertydirector.com.au/free-trial

28/05/2026

We all know about Perth’s explosive property growth over the last 6-7 years, with the major upswing beginning around the COVID period.

Let’s look at just a few suburbs and how dramatically prices have changed since 2019:

📍 Armadale - grew from $203k in 2019 to $745k in 2026
➡️ Over 20% annual compound growth

📍 Bateman - grew from $680k in 2019 to $1.6m in 2026
➡️ Over 13% annual compound growth

📍 Madeley - grew from $559k in 2019 to $1.2m in 2026
➡️ Over 11% annual compound growth

📍 Calista - grew from $235k in 2019 to $732k in 2026
➡️ Over 17% annual compound growth

📍 Mandurah – grew from $238k in 2019 to $745k in 2026
➡️ Over 17% annual compound growth

📍 Baldivis – grew from $570k in 2019 to $1.2m in 2026
➡️ Over 11% annual compound growth

The reality is that many suburbs which seemed affordable just 6–7 years ago are now out of reach for many buyers today.

The big question now is:
👉 Would you still buy in Perth today?
👉 If so, which suburbs or price points would you be targeting?

Perth continues to benefit from strong population growth, tight housing supply, low vacancy rates and improving infrastructure - but after such a strong run, where do you see the next opportunities emerging?

27/05/2026

Australia’s housing undersupply continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing our property market.

According to NHSAC projections for the Housing Accord period (2024/25–2028/29), Australia is forecast to fall short of the 1.2 million new homes target by approximately 262,000 dwellings.

This growing supply gap is creating increased competition for limited housing stock across the country, placing ongoing upward pressure on both property prices and rents - with housing costs continuing to outpace wage growth.

The impact is already being felt across households nationwide:

* Buyers facing reduced borrowing power and affordability challenges
* More Australians staying at home longer into their 30s
* Increased shared accommodation and rental competition
* Lower vacancy rates and continued rental increases
* Limited opportunities for buyers to purchase quality property at discounted prices during market downturns

The banner below highlights the projected housing supply shortfalls across every Australian state and territory.

NSW, QLD and WA are expected to experience some of the most significant shortages, which may continue to support long-term price growth and create strong opportunities for strategic property investors and discerning buyers.

Australia’s housing supply challenge is no longer just a property issue - it’s becoming a major economic and social issue that will shape the market for years to come.

23/05/2026

Today, we’re exploring how PropertyDirector’s property analysis tools help investors compare different investment strategies with confidence.

Using PropertyDirector’s PropertyFinder and Deal Analyser tools, investor Patrice compared two properties with very different investment outcomes:
* Somerville, WA - a high cashflow property delivering a strong 7.3% rental yield and immediate positive cashflow.
* Jacana, VIC - a lower-yield property with significantly stronger long-term capital growth potential.

Over a projected 10-year period:
* Somerville was forecast to generate over $23,000 positive annual cashflow and approximately $456,000 total profit.
* Jacana was projected to achieve approximately $779,000 total profit, despite remaining negatively geared.

The comparison highlights a common property investing trade-off:

Cashflow-focused properties provide stronger immediate income and holding power.

Capital growth properties can deliver greater long-term wealth creation.

With PropertyDirector’s Deal Analyser, investors can quickly compare opportunities side-by-side and make smarter, data-driven investment decisions.

The Deal Analyser is available in our Basic Plan for just $12/month (or $120 annually) and is also included in our free 7-day trial here - https://www.propertydirector.com.au/free-trial.

22/05/2026

Right now, units in Bankstown, Lakemba, and surrounding suburbs could represent some of the best value opportunities for property investors in Sydney.

Over the past 10 years, many units in these areas have experienced little to no capital growth - yet rental yields remain exceptionally strong, while vacancy rates are extremely low. This combination creates an attractive entry point for savvy investors looking for both cash flow and future upside.

When you combine:

* Affordable entry prices
* Strong rental demand and yields
* Major infrastructure investment
* Upcoming Metro transport links
* Growing lifestyle and community facilities

…it becomes clear why these South West Sydney suburbs are attracting increasing investor attention.

Check out the data below showcasing the minimal historical capital growth alongside high rental yields, as well as our PropertyFinder results and map highlighting the upcoming Metro connections and infrastructure projects set to transform these areas over the coming years.

Get access to our Professional Plus plan today and use powerful data-driven insights to analyse these suburbs with confidence - https://www.propertydirector.com.au/choose-plan.

Stay ahead of the market, uncover hidden opportunities, and make smarter investment decisions - even in today’s high interest rate and changing market environment.

21/05/2026

Last week, we explained the proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes.

Today, we’re looking at another major proposal being discussed by the Australian Labor Government - changes to negative gearing.

Here’s the proposal in simple terms:

• Under current rules, property investors can generally use investment property losses to reduce their taxable income.

• Under the proposed changes, investors purchasing existing properties may no longer be able to claim those losses against their salary income.

• Negative gearing would still remain available for newly built properties.

Example:

An investor earning $200,000 with a negatively geared property generating a $15,380 annual loss currently reduces their taxable income to $184,620.

Under the proposed rules, that deduction would no longer apply - meaning tax would be paid on the full $200,000 income.

While these changes are still only proposals, they could significantly impact investment strategies, cash flow, and long-term wealth creation for Australian property investors.

As always, tailored financial and tax advice is essential before making investment decisions.

20/05/2026

Cashflow positive property investing has become significantly harder in today’s market.

With interest rates still sitting around the 6.5% mark, investors now need much stronger rental yields to achieve neutral or positive cashflow outcomes.

Using our PropertyFinder tool, we recently identified suburbs delivering rental yields around 7.5% - one example being Blackwater, QLD.

When we ran the numbers through our Deal Analyser, we found that a property valued at approximately $380,000 with:
• a 20% deposit
• a 7.5% rental yield
• and interest rates around 6.5%
…only just reaches cashflow neutral.

That’s the reality of the current market.

Investors looking for genuinely cashflow positive opportunities need to be highly data-driven and extremely selective about the markets they enter.

This is exactly why we built:
✔️ PropertyFinder - to identify high-performing cashflow suburbs
✔️ Deal Analyser - to model real investment performance, including:
• cashflow projections
• holding costs
• equity growth
• and 10-year forecast scenarios

Smart investing starts with understanding the numbers before making the purchase.

Find out more about PropertyFinder and Deal Analyser by viewing our short videos below.

PropertyFinder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7twGJ5fHbo
Deal Analyser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PDrVAJK0MQ

19/05/2026

We are organising a casual property investors meetup on Friday 29 May, from 10:00am to 11:30am at Castle Hill RSL Club.

This is an informal catch-up for:

• Property investors
• Business owners with an interest in real estate
• Anyone interested in property and investing, even if you’re not currently an active investor

It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, share ideas, discuss the market, and enjoy a relaxed breakfast and coffee.

Castle Hill RSL is conveniently located not far from the station. Located at 77 Castle St, Castle Hill. Should be plenty of parking if you're driving.

When you arrive, make it near the tables near the café area inside the club.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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