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04/06/2026

🏡 3 Great Investment Deals in Victoria Under $800k - Which One Would You Choose?

Today, we're looking at three standout investment opportunities currently available in Melbourne, identified using PropertyDirector's PropertyFinder tool based on the following criteria:

✅ Maximum purchase price: $800,000
✅ Minimum rental yield: 4.0%
✅ Within 50km of Melbourne CBD
✅ Vacancy rate below 1.0%
✅ Suburb population above 4,000

Based on these filters, three suburbs stood out: Epping, Doveton, and Carrum Downs.

We've selected one currently available investment property from each suburb:

🏠 Epping, VIC
• 3-bedroom house on 350+ sqm
• Asking price: $630,000
• Rent: $550/week
• Rental yield: 4.5%

🏠 Doveton, VIC
• 4-bedroom house on 550+ sqm
• Asking price: $650,000
• Rent: $580/week
• Rental yield: 4.6%

🏠 Carrum Downs, VIC
• 3-bedroom house on 700+ sqm
• Asking price: $785,000
• Rent: $610/week
• Rental yield: 4.0%

📊 If you could choose only one, which would it be and why?

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03/06/2026

Proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concessions and Negative Gearing have understandably created uncertainty for many property investors.

However, successful investing has always been about adapting to changing market conditions.

While tax settings may evolve, opportunities will continue to exist for investors who remain informed and focus on long-term outcomes.

As these reforms take shape, investors may wish to consider:

🏡 Focusing on newer properties and new builds that may continue to benefit from favourable tax treatment and depreciation advantages.

🔨 Exploring property development opportunities that contribute to increasing housing supply while creating potential value.

📈 Prioritising locations with strong rental yields, low vacancy rates, and sustainable tenant demand.

Property markets are constantly changing, and investors who adapt early are often best positioned to benefit from emerging opportunities.

The fundamentals remain the same: stay informed, remain flexible, and focus on long-term wealth creation.

What strategies are you considering as these proposed changes continue to develop?

01/06/2026

Back in 2022, we identified three suburbs - East Tamworth (NSW), Ipswich (QLD) and Albion (VIC) - as strong long-term prospects based on affordability, economic fundamentals, and infrastructure investment.

Four years later, we're revisiting those predictions to see how they've performed.

As the data shows, all three suburbs delivered growth, with Ipswich emerging as the clear standout performer. East Tamworth produced steady and consistent gains, while Albion recorded more modest growth in what has been a challenging Victorian market cycle.

At Property Director, we believe in transparency and accountability. That's why we regularly review our past forecasts and share the results - both the wins and the lessons.

Property investing is a long-term game, and identifying quality locations before broader market sentiment catches up remains one of the keys to building wealth through real estate.

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What are your thoughts on these results?

01/06/2026

Since 2000, the proportion of investors under 50 has gradually declined, while the share of investors aged 60+ has increased significantly. The 50–59 age group has also seen moderate growth.

Older, higher-income earners continue to represent a large portion of property investors. Some contributing factors may include:

• Historically lower property prices relative to wages
• More time to accumulate capital growth and equity
• Easier lending conditions in previous decades
• Greater ability to scale investment portfolios over time

The data also shows a growing concentration of investors owning multiple properties between 2000 and 2023:

• 79% of investors owned 1 investment property in 2000, falling to 71% in 2023
• 17% owned 2 investment properties in 2000, increasing to 19% in 2023
• 4% owned 3 or more investment properties in 2000, increasing to 7% in 2023

With proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Negative Gearing policies likely to impact investors, it will be particularly interesting to see how different age groups and portfolio sizes are affected moving forward.

Understanding these long-term trends can help investors make more informed decisions, better time their investments, and stay ahead of the market.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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