Robyn Tongol

Melbourne bargains? The red flags investors need to know

Melbourne is back on investors’ radar, but not every suburb makes the cut. From the city’s south-east to regional Victoria, some markets offer opportunity while others ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Property Buzz: Is the property market starting to crack?

A government bailout, banks fighting harder for borrowers, and buyer activity falling: Australia’s property market is showing cracks as economic pressure starts to build

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 14 Aug 2026

THE PURE PROPERTY PODCAST: SMSF is gone. Is commercial property the new strategy?

SMSF residential lending is off the table, but investors aren’t out of options. As the rules shift, commercial property is emerging as a new pathway to keep portfolios ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Rates on hold, SMSF lending gone: What’s next in the finance game?

The SMSF lending crackdown has changed the game. But with rates on hold and commercial lending gaining attention, investors have new finance strategies to consider.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 13 Aug 2026

THE PROPERTY NERDS: Interest-only or P&I?

Interest-only or principal and interest? The choice could affect your repayments, borrowing power, and ability to buy your next property, with the “right” loan depending ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Borrowing power, portfolio growth, kids: How to build wealth without sacrificing family

Having kids can change your borrowing power, your goals, and even your property strategy. This couple reveal how they balance building a portfolio with creating the life ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Property Buzz: Property, politics, and the battle over facts

Property, politics, and policy collided this week as government funding, SMSF changes, housing affordability, and market narratives fuelled fresh debate. But behind the ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 07 Aug 2026

THE PROPERTY NERDS: $7k to $5.5m portfolio

One investor turned divorce, financial setbacks, and starting again with just $7,000 into a six-property portfolio across four states – and reveals the strategy that made ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

The lending shift investors can’t afford to ignore

The rules of property finance are changing. From SMSF reforms to new lending strategies, investors who understand where the market is heading could gain an edge.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 03 Aug 2026