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Make the most out of the silly season and book your end/start-of-year review with the Capital Properties team ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a moment to reflect on your property investment strategy with Capital Properties? As the year draws to an end and a new […]

Are you ready to take your property investment journey to the next level? At Capital Properties, we understand that achieving success in property investment requires a strategic approach. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the Capital Properties Property Investment Planner. This 4-in-1 planner is designed to help you reach your goals of successful […]

(I’d be assuming you’d have a good understanding! But just in case) Who and what is DHA? Defence Housing Australia (DHA) was established in 1988 to provide housing and related services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. This includes all members of the Defence Force, Officers and employees of the Department of […]

About this project I’d been keeping an eye on these commercial sheds for a while as we’d often drive past on the way to school drop off. My idea was to convert an Industrial Warehouse (concrete tilt slab construction) into office space! These are the stages of the build so far, if you have any […]

Renovating your home or investment property for maximum return Renovating your home or investment property before putting it on the market is a savvy strategy to maximise the return on your investment. A pre-sale renovation can significantly increase the property’s sale value, attract a wider range of buyers, leave less room for buyer negotiations, and […]

Everything you need to know about property investment in a nutshell It’s been proven time and time again that property investment is a sure-fire method of making the most of your Australian Defence Force (ADF) wages for future financial success. With informed decision-making, a solid understanding of the basics, and a proven investment strategy, property […]

New livable house rules and new design codes   Are you on top of the new livable house guidelines?  Livable house guidelines Have you heard that the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) and National Construction Code (NCC) have recently updated the Livable Housing Guidelines, called ‘NCC 2022’? In fact, the NCC 2022 includes some of the […]

Like attracts like. Success attracts success.  How to attract success  At Capital Properties we work with Clients every day who thank us for helping them advance their chances at financial success. Many have come to us with little clue of where to start in property investment. Some people have never had the opportunity to ask […]

Are you keeping up with NSW stamp duty changes? In January 2023, 2 months prior to the NSW elections, both major parties agreed that housing affordability, stamp duty, and tax reform were significant voter issues. So, it’s no surprise that the NSW Premier at the time, Dominic Perrotett (Liberal/National Coalition) announced a key reform ahead […]

Interest rates vs Australian property market It’s not much of a stretch to conclude that if you’re reading this post, you’re a switched-on property investor, or on the way to becoming one. And you’ll no doubt be aware that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just delivered its 12th rate hike since May last […]

Take advantage of the Capital Properties Pinnacle Support Program Are you On Track or off track to meet your goals? So much has changed in the world of finance and property investment in the last couple of years. If you haven’t been keeping up with these changes, you might be missing out on some serious […]

What is gearing? In property investment, the term ‘gearing’ describes borrowing money to buy a property. In other words, if you take out a loan to buy a rental property, your investment is geared. Most investors use some gearing – aka, a loan or mortgage, to fund their rental property. Gearing also determines the cashflow of […]