Nest or Invest - Buyers Agents

30/05/2026

Keen to know all about buying investment property through your super via SMSF.

Register now and put reminder in your calendar for 3rd June 6:30 pm.

Registration form and webinar link in comments.

27/05/2026

Early-stage negotiations have commenced between federal Labor and the Greens, as the government pushes to pass its CGT and negative gearing reforms before July 2.

If the bill fails to get 39 votes in the Senate, a few things can happen:

1. Bill is defeated outright The Senate votes it down. The CGT and negative gearing reforms don't become law — at least not in their current form.

2. Double dissolution trigger If the Senate rejects the same bill twice with at least 3 months between attempts, the Prime Minister can advise the Governor-General to dissolve both houses and call a full election. If Labor wins that election with a stronger mandate, they can then recall a joint sitting of both houses to pass the bill with a simple majority of the combined 227 seats (151 + 76).

3. Negotiated amendments Labor caves to Greens or crossbench demands — likely meaning deeper cuts to CGT discounts or broader negative gearing restrictions than originally proposed — to secure the votes needed.

4. Bill is shelved or delayed The government pulls the bill before a vote to avoid the embarrassment of a public defeat, waits for political conditions to change, or redesigns the policy to attract enough support.

The most likely scenario right now is option 3 — the Greens have strong leverage and are already demanding more ambitious reform. Labor will almost certainly have to offer something to get their 11 Senate votes across the line, which is why the second tranche of legislation (covering carve-outs and trust changes) is being left open for negotiation through the Treasury consultation process.

26/05/2026

Perth properties are currently 6.2x household income!

According to the latest Demographia International Housing Affordability data, Perth remains one of the more affordable major cities globally at approximately 6.2x household income.

Compare that with:
• Sydney approaching ~14x income
• Melbourne around ~8x income
• Brisbane moving higher rapidly
• Hong Kong still leading globally for unaffordability

25/05/2026

SALES & RENTAL STOCK AT 2010 LEVEL

Jan 2010 total property listings were approx. 235,000

April 2026 total property listings were 234,469

2010 total population approx. 22 million
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Jan 2010 total rental listings were approx. 58,000

April 2026 total rental listings were 57,900

May end 2026 population approx. 28 million ............................................

This is not a typo.

Population has gone up by almost 6 million but sales and rental listing are at 2010 level.

Source: SQM Research and ABS

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

Book launch

As part of my passion and commitment for my profession, I have been researching since last 5 years and writing a book on real estate.

It is now almost ready and currently with the publisher, who is proofreading the final draft.

I now have the final draft of the book cover.

The soft copy of the book should be available on Amazon in the next few weeks.

15/10/2025

About Me

20 years of professional career, including 5 years in real estate and a diverse background spanning property, accounting, finance, and business leadership.

Academic excellence with 12 completed qualifications, including an MBA (Executive) and currently doing a part time research work wherein I have been writing a 50,000 words academic thesis on Australian real estate.

Academic research contribution, having presented at the Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES) International Conference on blockchain in real estate.

Guest Lecturer at RMIT University. Was invited to deliver a lecture on blockchain technology in real estate to Master of Finance students.

My research indirectly contributed to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) report “Blockchain: Opportunities and Disruptions for Real Estate,” as my research supervisor was also the author of the report.

Author of an upcoming book on Australian real estate, expected completion early 2026, (29 chapters planned, 13 written), covering past, present, and future trends.

Founder of Nest or Invest – Buyers Agents, achieving 6% average rental yield and 20% average capital growth for clients across multiple Australian states.

Recognised industry leader, serving as REIV Buyers Agents Chapter Committee Member (2025–present) and PICA Victoria State Committee Member (2024–present).

Award-winning entrepreneur — Winner of the Best Micro Business Award (2024) and nominated for the 9th Annual Australian Enterprise Awards (2025).

Respected media contributor, regularly featured in property news outlets, podcasts, radio interviews, and professional discussions (including a podcast with SEEK Business).

05/10/2025

Recent investment property purchase for a client

14th largest urban area in Australia
69% owner occupiers suburb
Low crime, $ 1,400 weekly household income (good quality tenant pool)
85% owner occupier street
862 sqm land (can be subdivided into 2 lots of 400 sqm each - confirmed by council town planner)
3 bed owner occupier house
$ 600 per week rent achievable (confirmed by property manager)
$ 585 k purchase price negotiated
Rental compliant property

Strategy - 10 year hold period then subdivide into 2 lots and put 2 dwellings