Most investors quote gross rental yield and get a nasty surprise. Here's the difference between gross and net yield, how to calculate each, and why net is the only number that really matters.
The government's $3.7 billion aged care package is welcome, but the sector says it's less than half of what's needed. Here's what the money delivers, what it doesn't, and what it means for families.
Vacancy rate is one of the most useful numbers in property, and one of the least understood. Here's what it means, how to read it, and why it matters whether you're renting, investing or buying.
House prices are falling while rents keep climbing and vacancies stay near record lows. Here's why the two markets are moving in opposite directions, and what the squeeze means for you.
Melbourne's median house price has fallen below $1 million for the first time in months, while investors retreat and owner-occupiers take over. Here's what the shift means.
