If you’ve just opened a letter from Revenue NSW and your vacant block is on the books for more land tax than you expected, you’re not alone. Plenty of people who own land with no house on it assume they’ll…
Most people who ask what their warehouse is worth are asking because something has forced the question. Maybe you’re separating from a partner and the business property is on the table. Maybe you’re administering an estate, or a lease dispute…
Ask three SMSF trustees how often they get their property valued and you’ll probably get three answers. “Every year.” “Every three years, that’s the rule.” “Never, the accountant just rolls last year’s number forward.” Each is partly right, which is…
Picture a couple who separate in early 2026. At that point, national home values were still growing at around 10 per cent a year. Fast forward to a settlement conference or final hearing late in the year. The Reserve Bank…
You’ve found the property, the numbers stack up, and you’re ready to sign the contract. But there’s a cost that catches a lot of first-time NSW investors off guard once settlement’s done and dusted: land tax. Unlike stamp duty, which…
If you’ve just had your SMSF auditor knock back a real estate agent’s appraisal for one of your fund’s properties, you’re not alone — and you’re probably a bit annoyed. You paid for the appraisal, it looked professional enough, and…
If you’re separating from a partner and there’s a house involved, you’ve probably already discovered that “what’s it worth?” is rarely a simple question. Your ex might think it’s worth what a real estate agent quoted last year. You might…
If you own land in New South Wales—whether it’s an investment property in Western Sydney, a commercial block in Newcastle, or a holiday home on the South Coast—you’ve likely experienced a puzzling disconnect. Property prices in your suburb might have…
Industrial property has become one of the most sought-after asset classes across Australia. Whether you’re eyeing a logistics warehouse in Western Sydney, a light manufacturing facility in Melbourne’s outer north, or a trade-service unit in Brisbane, figuring out what makes…
Industrial property owners and business operators across Australia often only think about obtaining a formal valuation once a specific transaction or requirement forces the issue, without realising how many different situations may call for this type of assessment. From refinancing…
