Property Goals for the Year Ahead: How to Set Yourself Up for Success The start of a new year is a natural time to reset, refocus, and plan ahead. For many Australians, it’s also when property goals start to take shape - whether that’s buying a first home, upgrading, or adding to an investment portfolio. While the property market will always move, successful buyers tend to have one thing in common:...
Buying Your First Investment Property: 5 Essential Steps for First-Time Investors in 2026 Buying your first investment property is an exciting milestone on your path to building long-term wealth. But for many first-time property investors, the process can feel overwhelming without the right strategy and support. Whether you’re buying locally or exploring the best places to buy an investment property in...
The Pros and Cons of Buying with Family or Friends With property prices continuing to rise and the cost of living stretching household budgets, more Australians are considering buying property with family or friends as a way to get onto the property ladder or build an investment portfolio sooner. Whether it’s siblings buying their first home together, friends purchasing an investment property, or...
What is Capital Growth? Capital growth refers to the increase in a property’s value over time. This is where long-term wealth is typically built - through equity. For example, if you buy a property for $700,000 and it increases to $850,000 over several years, that’s $150,000 in capital growth. Capital growth tends to occur in: Areas with long-term population and infrastructure growth...
Rentvesting in 2025: Australians are living where they love & investing where it makes sense As property prices remain high in many metro areas, a growing number of Australians—especially young professionals and first-time buyers—are embracing a smart, strategic approach to real estate: rentvesting. At Crest Property Investments, we've seen more clients looking to break into the market...
There are different types of property titles in Australia which entail a different kinds of ownership structures. In Australia, property titles refer to the legal documents that record ownership and details of a property. Here are the main types of property titles in Australia: Freehold Title (Torrens Title): Torrens Title: This is the most common form of property ownership in...
Growing a property portfolio using home equity is a common strategy employed by real estate investors. Home equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the outstanding mortgage balance. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to leverage it to expand your property portfolio, but before we do, what is home equity? What is home equity? Home equity is the portion of a property's value...
Do I focus on capital growth or rental income? When deciding between focusing on capital growth or rental income for an investment property, it really depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment strategy. Here's a breakdown to help you decide: Capital Growth Objective: Increase the property's value over time. Strategy: Typically involves buying in areas with high potential...
The popularity of house and land packages. A house and land package is a real estate offering where you buy both a piece of land and a new home that is either already built or will be constructed on that land. This type of package is often marketed by builders or developers and offers several advantages: Convenience: It simplifies the home-buying process by bundling the purchase of land and the...
Why does property investment suit so many people? There are many factors that collectively make property investment attractive to a wide range of people. From individual investors looking to build wealth over time to institutional investors seeking stable returns and portfolio diversification. Here are just some of the more common factors why property investment suit so many people: Potential...