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What the Negative Gearing Changes Actually Mean for Property Investors
From 1 July 2027, rental losses on established residential property bought after 12 May 2026 can only offset residential property income or be carried forward against capital gains, not salary. New builds remain eligible and properties owned before budget night are grandfathered. The CGT discount is also being replaced with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax on gains.
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How to Buy Your First Investment Property in Australia: What Most People Get Wrong
Most first-time investors start by browsing listings, when they should start with their goals and full financial position: true borrowing capacity, total entry costs beyond the deposit, and cash flow. Choose the strategy before the property, research location on multiple indicators, and build a team of accountant, mortgage broker and conveyancer.
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How I Built a $6M Property Portfolio While Working Full-Time
Tim built a portfolio worth over $6 million while working full-time in the pharmaceutical industry. After a 2016 Gold Coast unit underperformed, he used equity in his North Shore home to unlock a $480,000 line of credit, bought in Beenleigh in 2020 with a buyer's agent, then added Gympie, Glenfield Park and Mandurah. Time wasn't the barrier; a plan and the right team were what mattered.
Read ArticleBudget & Tax
What the May 2026 budget, negative gearing and CGT changes mean for investors.
Property Investors. Here Is What Has Not Changed.
Plenty has been said since the May 2026 budget. What hasn't changed for Australian property investors: land scarcity, population and rental demand.
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Should You Sell Your Investment Property After the Budget? What the Numbers Actually Say
Since the May 2026 budget, many investors are asking one question: should I sell? What the numbers actually say before you make that call.
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The Case for Established Property Is Stronger Than the Headlines Suggest
The 2026 budget changed how established property is taxed, not why it performs. Why land scarcity and rental demand still favour established homes.
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Why Trying to Positively Gear Properties Has Always Been the Smart Play
Learn why positively geared investment properties create stronger cash flow, long-term wealth and financial freedom in Australia's changing market.
Read MoreWhat the Negative Gearing Changes Actually Mean for Property Investors
Understand Australia's new negative gearing rules, who they affect, and why strategic investing still creates long-term wealth opportunities.
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The Biggest Risk Facing Property Investors Right Now Isn't the Australian Budget
Discover why fear, not the Australian Budget, is the biggest risk facing property investors and how data-driven investing creates confidence.
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Waiting for the "Perfect Time" to Invest Could Be Costing You More Than You Think
Waiting for the perfect time to invest may be costing you wealth. Learn why strategic property investing beats trying to perfectly time the market.
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The Australian Budget Has Investors Nervous. But Is Fear Costing You Wealth?
Discover how the Australian Budget affects property investors and why strategy, not fear, creates long-term wealth. Book your free consultation today.
Read MoreSuburb Data
How to read the data that predicts where growth is coming.
I researched the suburb myself. That is enough preparation before buying, isn't it?
I have looked at recent sales, checked the median price growth, and read a few reports. I know enough about this suburb to make a good decision.
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My property has gone up in value. That means it is performing, doesn't it?
If it's worth more than you paid, it's performing, right? Why a rising value alone says little until you weigh holding costs, cash flow and the market.
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The brickstowealth Method: How Data Builds Stronger Property Portfolios
A strategic look at the Brickstowealth method. Learn how Brickstowealth uses data and behavioural insight to build reliable long term property portfolios.
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Why Most Property Hotlists Are Wrong and How Brickstowealth Gets It Right
Hotlists mislead investors by using lagging data. Learn why Brickstowealth's evidence based method delivers real long term results.
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What 2026 Will Look Like for Smart Property Investors: Brickstowealth's Predictions Backed by Data
See what 2026 holds for smart property investors. Brickstowealth shares data driven predictions on supply, rental trends, and growth opportunities.
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The Investor's Blind Spot: Emotional Decision Making and How Data Fixes It
Emotional decisions cost investors thousands. Learn how data driven strategy helps you avoid mistakes and invest with clarity.
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How to Read a Suburb's Growth Story from Data Alone
Learn how data reveals a suburb's growth trajectory and how Brickstowealth interprets patterns to predict market movement.
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Rental Market Pressure: What It Means for Long Term Property Investors
Rental demand shows where growth is coming. Learn how rental pressure predicts long term capital growth and protects your investment.
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Demand and Supply: The Fundamental Metrics That Separate Smart Investors From the Crowd
Learn how demand and supply shape property prices and why this ratio helps investors spot growth suburbs before the crowd.
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Why Inventory Levels Predict Capital Growth in Property Investing
Discover how inventory levels reveal market pressure and why low stock is a leading indicator of potential property price growth.
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Why "Buy and Hope" is Not a Strategy: How Data-Driven Investors Win Big
Why the “buy and hope” approach to property investing fails, and how data helps investors find growth suburbs, reduce risk and build stronger portfolios.
Read MoreGetting Started
Goals, strategy and the team you need before you buy.
I have a good income and I am saving well. I am building wealth, aren't I?
My salary is strong, my savings rate is solid, and my super is on track. I am doing the right things financially and the rest will follow.
Read MoreHow to Buy Your First Investment Property in Australia: What Most People Get Wrong
Buying your first investment property in Australia? The biggest mistakes first-time investors make, and how to build a smarter property strategy.
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The Most Underrated Investment Decision You'll Make (Hint: It's Not the Property)
Your property manager can make or break your investment. Why the right one protects rental income and cuts vacancies, and the wrong one costs you.
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The One Thing You Should Do Before You Even Think About Buying Property
Successful property investing starts with clear goals, not chasing hotspots. Why defining your income target and timeline comes before you buy.
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Why Most Property Investors Never Make It Past Two Properties
Over 70% of Aussie investors stop at one or two properties. The five reasons most investors stall, and how to break through to the next purchase.
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How to Reverse Engineer Your Investment Goals
The simple strategy brickstowealth uses to help clients build wealth: define your end game, reverse engineer your goals and map a step-by-step plan.
Read MoreTim's Story
Tim's own portfolio: the wins, the mistakes and what he'd do differently.
Why I Chose Property Over Shares and Still Do
Why Tim chose property over shares for long-term wealth: leverage, cash flow, control and stability, without the daily share market rollercoaster.
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest in Property
How choosing to invest instead of paying down the mortgage helped Tim build a $6M portfolio, plus the cost of waiting and what to weigh up first.
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The Property I Shouldn't Have Bought and Why I Still Hold It
Learn why I still hold a poor property investment from 2016. Discover what I got wrong, why I kept it, and the lessons every investor needs to know.
Read MoreHow I Built a $6M Property Portfolio While Working Full-Time
Think you're too busy to invest in property? Discover how one professional built a $6 million portfolio in Australia—without quitting his full-time job.
Read MoreWhat Tim's clients say
"Working with Tim as my buyer's agent was one of the best decisions I've made. As a first-time property buyer, I didn't know where to start… but Tim made it all feel so manageable and exciting!"
"I highly recommend Tim and brickstowealth to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, data-driven, and strategic property buyer's agent."
"We had the pleasure of working with Tim for several months. He has been extremely dedicated and patient to help us achieve the best outcome through a data driven and strategic approach."