Amanda Turner OPG

Name: Amanda Turner OPG
Address: 7/57 Karthina Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4171, AU
Telephone: +61730960466

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Amanda Turner OPG

| Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA)
| Buyers Agent
| Asset Management Specialist

12/05/2026

As tonight’s Federal Budget approaches, housing is once again expected to be a major focus, particularly around affordability, supply and investor participation.

While we won’t know the full details until the announcements are released, the broader challenges facing the property market are already very clear.

Australia’s housing supply shortage remains one of the most significant structural issues affecting both buyers and renters. Demand continues to outpace available housing in many markets, while construction costs, labour shortages, planning delays and feasibility pressures continue to limit the pace of new development.

At the same time, investor participation has slowed considerably over recent years - despite investors playing an important role in supporting rental supply. As vacancy rates remain tight across many areas, this is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation.

It will be interesting to see whether tonight’s budget focuses primarily on stimulating new housing construction, supporting first home buyers, incentivising development, or introducing broader policy changes that may impact property investment.

There is also ongoing speculation around potential taxation and policy adjustments connected to housing. While affordability is an important issue to address, it’s equally important that policy settings support long-term supply creation and maintain confidence across the broader property sector.

One of the key things buyers and investors should keep in mind is that headlines and long-term market outcomes are not always the same thing. Property markets are influenced by a wide range of factors, including supply, population growth, lending conditions, construction activity and consumer confidence, not by a single budget announcement.

06/05/2026

I’ve been a bit quieter on here the past couple of months.

Not intentionally, just focusing in on client work, portfolio discussions, business operations, and honestly reassessing where I want to spend my time and energy professionally.

What’s interesting is that despite the constant market commentary at the moment, interest rates, affordability pressure, cost of living conversations, policy uncertainty - most investor conversations I’m having aren’t actually centred around the market itself.

They’re centred around uncertainty.

Not necessarily “Should I buy property?”, but more:
• is property even worth it anymore?
• should I sell or rent this property out?
• am I better off waiting another 12 months?
• how do I know if this decision actually fits the bigger picture long term?
• what if I make the wrong move financially?
• what level of risk am I actually comfortable with?
• am I building something sustainable or just reacting to the market?

And honestly, I feel that’s where a lot of people are sitting right now.

There’s still opportunity in the Queensland market, but there’s also a lot more caution, noise, and fatigue around decision-making than there was a few years ago.

That’s the part of property investing I’ve found myself leaning into more lately, helping people create informed decisions, not just chase opportunities.

25/02/2026

A recent economic update by Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee ( “You can’t have rental properties without investors” ) highlights a structural reality within Australia’s housing system.

It is a perspective that deserves consideration.

Across South East Queensland, vacancy rates remain tight. Population growth continues. Construction delivery has not fully kept pace with demand. At the same time, investors are navigating higher interest rates, increased holding costs and evolving regulatory settings.

When investor participation softens, rental supply naturally tightens over time.

The value in commentary like this is not in taking sides. It is in gaining perspective.

For investors, the question is not whether the broader debate is fair. The question is whether your position is structured.

• Do you have holding capacity?
• Is your cash flow resilient?
• Are your assets located in demand driven markets?
• Are decisions based on fundamentals rather than momentum?

Queensland’s rental market relies on private capital. That carries both opportunity and importantly, responsibility as the investor providing housing.

In a changing environment, structure provides stability.

For those interested in the broader economic context, the Ray White update referenced above is worth reading:

https://www.raywhite.com/news-and-market-insights/economic-updates/you-cant-have-rental-properties-without-investors

Opulence Property Group

29/01/2026

Market commentary is constant.

Predictions, headlines and urgency circulate daily, often framed as insight.

Very little of it improves decision quality. Distance from noise (and the ability to filter what actually matters) remains one of the most valuable advantages a property purchaser can have.

08/01/2026

Good property outcomes are rarely decided at the point of purchase.

They are shaped much earlier by clarity of intent, risk tolerance, and the ability to hold through uncertainty.

The transaction simply reveals the quality of those earlier decisions.

13/12/2025

End of year isn’t about new goals, it’s about better questions

As the year winds down, there’s often pressure to do something.
Set new goals. Make a move. Tick a box before December.

I take a different view. This time of year is far more useful for reflection than rushed decisions.

Better questions tend to create better outcomes:

What actually worked this year?
What felt heavier than it should have?
Which decisions brought clarity, and which added noise?
What would make next year feel more sustainable, not just more ambitious?

Clarity rarely comes from urgency; it comes from taking the time to pause and assess.

And in property (as in life), the quality of the question often matters far more than the speed of the answer.

03/12/2025

Why should you spend the money to seek out professional help prior to purchasing an investment property?

A lot of investors come to us with an initial summary like:
“I can borrow X and need the rent to cover Y.”

But that’s not a strategy.
That’s servicing a loan.

A borrowing limit doesn’t tell you what you should buy, why it fits your goals or how it supports your long-term plans.

Real strategy happens before the search. It defines your intent, your risk profile, the type of asset that suits your position and your ability to hold and grow that property through different conditions.

And it becomes the framework you come back to each year to check performance, make early adjustments and stay on track rather than react.

A true and considered investment strategy gives direction. It gives you something solid to refer back to, ensuring your asset is performing for its intended purpose and giving you a pathway to adjust when things change.

20/11/2025

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Redefining Risk: What “Safe” Really Means in 2025.

More investors are rethinking what “safe” looks like.

Where it once meant:

· A low-maintenance asset with a long-term lease

· Prioritising capital growth and assuming cash flow would follow

· Setting and forgetting finance until the next review window

Now, it’s more layered. Resilience is the priority. We’re seeing a shift not just in market dynamics, but in mindset.

Today’s version of “safe” looks more like:

· Holding liquidity to manage unexpected costs or rate shifts

· Understanding the real (not assumed) cost of holding

· Reviewing how each asset supports broader goals (tax, time, lifestyle)

· Being honest about volatility tolerance (emotionally and financially)

Because the truth is, investment decisions are rarely purely analytical.

Even when it’s not the forever family home, the property purchase often represents a step toward it or something deeply personal.

And once property investors stop resisting the emotional weight of the decision, clarity tends to follow.

They begin engaging more intentionally with the numbers.

They stop searching for perfection and start focusing on alignment.

And they begin to see the strategy for what it is: The structure that protects what matters most.

10/11/2025

Growth in property isn’t about adding more; it’s about improving what you already hold.

The most effective investors focus on strengthening their foundation before expanding it. That means reviewing equity positions, improving lending structures, and ensuring each asset continues to perform as markets shift.

Progress doesn’t always mean buying again. Sometimes it’s diversification. Sometimes it’s consolidation. And sometimes, it’s holding steady while your strategy compounds quietly in the background.

Strategic growth isn’t louder or faster; it’s measured, intentional, and built to last.

01/11/2025

Sometimes the best decision in property is the one you don’t make.

There’s real value in pausing, in allowing the numbers, timing, and your position to align before taking the next step.

Knowing when not to buy is still progress. It’s what keeps investors grounded in strategy rather than swayed by movement.

Good property planning doesn’t push you forward for the sake of momentum; it keeps you moving with purpose and precision.

17/09/2025

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Most investors wait too long to plan.

They wait until the listings feel urgent.
Until finance feels tight.
Until something looks “too good to miss.”

Then they scramble to build a strategy around what’s available, not what’s right.

But the strongest outcomes I see?
They start months earlier, long before any property appears.

That’s when we can:

| Run numbers without pressure
| Reassess borrowing power with clarity
| Align timing, risk, and structure with your financial team
| Refine your goals — not just react to options

Planning ahead isn’t a luxury.
It’s the difference between buying something and investing in the right thing.

That’s why strategy always comes first.

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7/57 Karthina Street
Brisbane, QLD
4171

Telephone

+61730960466

Website

http://www.opulenceproperty.au/

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