Buyers Agent or New Build? The Real Cost of a Cheap Established Apartment

An older apartment below replacement cost with a 5% yield sounds safe. Here is what depreciation, holding costs, maintenance and the 2027 tax changes really do to the numbers.

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November 12, 2026

Stephen Lazar of properT network explaining the Australian property market – Is waiting costing you?

Investment Strategy / Market Updates & Insights

The Australian Property Market Is Changing. Is Waiting for the Right Time Costing You?

A cooling market isn’t a market without opportunity. Why uncertainty isn’t a strategy, how the Budget changed borrowing power, and why lenders now favour new builds.

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November 9, 2026

Established house versus new build – cheaper isn’t always better, price is only one part

House & Land / Investment Strategy / Tax, Finance & Policy

New Build vs Established: What the 10-Year Numbers Show

Same location, same 5% growth. Here is how stamp duty, depreciation, the 2027 tax changes and cash flow separate a new build from an established house over ten years.

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November 6, 2026