Victoria bans rental application fees from 13 October as landlords face new proof rules
Victorian landlords and agents cannot charge rental application fees from 13 October 2026, and older leases now need gas and electrical safety checks.
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Victoria bans rental application fees from 13 October as landlords face new proof rules
Victorian landlords and agents cannot charge rental application fees from 13 October 2026, and older leases now need gas and electrical safety checks.
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Perspectives
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Building or renovating green: the upgrades that earn their keep
Energy-efficient homes sold for 14.5% more in 2025. Here are the green upgrades that actually pay for themselves, and the ones that just buy comfort.
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Joshua Ure
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Family trusts get an opt-out from Labor's 30% minimum tax, but only if they lock in beneficiaries for good
Treasury's exposure draft offers family trusts an election that avoids its 30% minimum tax entirely, but the fine print locks in beneficiaries for good and cannot accommodate a child born afterwards.
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Technology
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Solar homes sell for $140k more, smart tech adds little: what green upgrades are worth to an investor
Energy-efficient houses sold for about $118,000 more in 2025, Domain found. Smart-home gadgets show no such premium. Here is what each pays.
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Finance & Mortgages
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Solar homes sell for $140k more, smart tech adds little: what green upgrades are worth to an investor
Energy-efficient houses sold for about $118,000 more in 2025, Domain found. Smart-home gadgets show no such premium. Here is what each pays.
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Wealth Mindset
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Discipline Beats Timing: What Consistent Investors Do Differently
You cannot reliably time the property market, but you can be consistent, and the investors who do well follow rules through the cycle instead of guessing its turns.
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Evy Sia
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Joshua Ure
Josh brings 15 years of hands-on experience in property development and acquisition. He writes for investors who want the unfiltered truth about what development actually costs and where the opportunities are heading.
Priscilla Cheung
Former accountant and senior property mentor of 20+ years, Priscilla has translated her financial expertise into a $25 million property portfolio. She writes about women in property, investment mindset, and wealth building with clarity.
John Angga
John is a seasoned property researcher with 15 years in the field and a passion for turning data into decisions. His articles cover property research, market data, trends, and where the evidence suggests the market is heading next.
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With 15 years of property investing and a background in marketing, Bruce understands both how to build a portfolio and how to position it. He writes on property marketing, emerging trends, and staying ahead in a fast-moving market.
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Pranjal has spent 10 years building a $6 million property portfolio while leading technology strategy in the IT sector. His writing explores how AI and emerging technology are changing how investors find, analyse, and manage property.
Edward Abella
Edward has spent 10 years as both a property investor and mortgage broker, giving him a rare end-to-end view of how deals get done. His writing cuts through the jargon on loans, lending policy, and investment finance.
Germaine Elpusan
Germaine built a $5 million property portfolio over a decade and now helps others — particularly those from migrant communities — do the same. She writes about property fundamentals, wealth building strategies, and the real story of what's possible.
Evy Sia
Evy is a senior property mentor and investor of 10 years who specialises in helping migrants and everyday Australians navigate the path to financial freedom. Her articles tackle wealth building, the migrant experience, and the mental shifts that turn aspiration into action.
Vill Villapando
Vill has spent 10 years investing in property and mentoring others to build wealth with intention and discipline. His articles focus on wealth building frameworks, personal discipline, and the mindset required to stay consistent when the market gets uncomfortable.
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Danny is a property investor and mentor who is five years into his own wealth-building journey — recent enough to relate, experienced enough to guide. He writes about the practical steps to getting started, building wealth over time, and the mindset that makes it all stick.