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Property insights, in plain English.
Straight-talking analysis of the Australian property market, tax and strategy, from the BrixFolio team.
15 September 2026
What Is a Builder Broker? A Mortgage Broker, But for Builders
A big part of our job is acting like a broker for builders. We go behind closed doors, match you with the specialist for your exact project, from dual occupancy to rooming houses, and bring back multiple quotes so you choose from the best. And it usually costs you nothing.
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11 September 2026
Create Instant Equity Through Duplex Investment
Pay for one build and finish with two separately titled homes worth more than your total spend. That gap is instant equity, banked on day one. Includes a worked example, the value drivers, and the three ways to finish, including selling one to pay down the other.
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10 September 2026
Is Australia's Housing Market Going to Collapse?
CBA warns of a 10% fall. It has never happened nationally, and even then only rewinds us to late 2024. The prestige end is falling, the affordable end is climbing, and rents and supply point the other way.
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15 July 2026
The 12-Month Window.
From 1 July 2027 negative gearing is limited to new builds and the 50% CGT discount is replaced. Here is what the next 12 months mean for…
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22 June 2026
The 2026 Property Tax Changes: Why Property in Super Is the Quiet Winner
How the 2026 Budget changed capital gains tax and negative gearing for property, and why Property in Super was left untouched. A plain-English…
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11 June 2026
Can I Use My Super to Buy an Investment Property?
Can you use your Super to buy an investment property in Australia? Yes, through a self-managed Super fund. A plain-English guide to how it works,…
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3 June 2026
Will the Australian Property Market Crash in 2026?
Will the Australian property market crash in 2026? Three crash predictions in 30 years all got it wrong. 30 years of capital city data, in one chart.
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13 May 2026
Federal Budget 2026, Explained for Property Investors.
The 2026 Federal Budget explained for property investors. What is grandfathering, what does it mean for you, and when does it kick in.…
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11 May 2026
The Housing Gap.
Every week the news shouts about migration. Then the policy answers fade out. These five-year numbers tell the real story behind Australian…
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7 May 2026
Interest Rates Rise Again, But Why?
RBA hits 4.35%. Chalmers blames the war. Bouris explains the spending. Verified data on APS, NDIS, gas tax and what it means for Australian property.
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1 May 2026
What to Consider Before Buying a Rental Property
A practical guide for Australian investors. Finance strategy, the costs you can and can't claim, the right team, the right markets, and the…
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20 April 2026
Why Australian Home Prices Keep Climbing: What's Really Driving It
The average Australian home now costs $1.07M, up 63% since 2020. A BrixFolio breakdown of the supply crisis driving Australian property prices.
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