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Your property manager directly impacts your investment returns. This guide explains how to evaluate property managers using data, what fees to expect, and the red flags that signal poor management.
Published: 15 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Learn how Australian banks assess loan serviceability, the impact of APRA's 3% buffer, how rental income is counted, and strategies to maximise your borrowing power for property investment.
Published: 14 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Understand how Picki calculates its Overall Investment Score using six weighted components -- Configuration, Land, Sweetspot, R Score, Distress, and ROI -- to rate every property from 0 to 100.
Published: 14 Apr 2026
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Published: 12 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Learn how to read supply and demand metrics for Australian property investment. Understand listings volume, absorption rates, vacancy rates, and construction pipelines to identify suburbs poised for growth.
Published: 12 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
A strata report reveals financial mismanagement, special levies, insurance gaps, and governance issues that no physical inspection can detect. Learn how to read one before buying any strata-titled investment property.
Published: 11 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Choosing between interest-only and principal and interest repayments affects cash flow, borrowing capacity, tax deductions, and equity growth. This guide models the numbers for Australian property investors in 2026.
Published: 11 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Dual occupancy and granny flat investment can boost rental yields by 30-50% on a single block. Learn the economics, council regulations by state, financing options, tax implications, and how to find the right suburb for dual occupancy in 2026.
Published: 10 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Understanding suburb demographics is one of the most overlooked skills in property investment. Learn how to interpret age profiles, median income, household composition, and migration patterns to identify suburbs with strong investment fundamentals.
Published: 10 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Australia has over $230 billion in committed infrastructure projects. Learn which suburbs are best positioned to benefit, when to buy relative to project timelines, and how to separate genuine catalysts from infrastructure hype.
Published: 09 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Council rates vary enormously across Australia, from $1,200 to $4,500+ per year. Learn how they are calculated in each state, why they differ between LGAs, and how to factor them into your property investment analysis.
Published: 09 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
Compare off-the-plan and established property investment returns using Australian market data. Analysis of capital growth, rental yield, risk, depreciation, and settlement considerations for investors in 2026.
Published: 07 Apr 2026
Author: Picki
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