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Short, data-led updates on suburbs, yields and cycles across Australia.

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Plain-English definitions for the terms used across the platform.

Glossary · Investment Strategy

Capital Growth

Capital growth is the increase in a property's value over time, calculated as the difference between its current market value and its original purchase price, and is one of the two primary ways property investors generate returns.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Investment Strategy

Equity in Property

Equity in property is the difference between a property's current market value and the amount still owed on any loans secured against it, representing the portion of the property the owner genuinely owns outright.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Finance & Lending

Pre-Approval Mortgage

A pre-approval, or conditional approval, is an indication from a lender of how much they are willing to lend a borrower, based on an initial assessment of their financial position, before a specific property has been found.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Legal & Contracts

Strata Report

A strata report is a document that provides a detailed overview of a strata-titled property's financial health, building condition, and any legal or administrative issues affecting the owners corporation or body corporate.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Finance & Lending

Deposit Bond

A deposit bond is a guarantee, usually issued by a financial institution, that acts as a substitute for a cash deposit when purchasing property, allowing a buyer to secure a contract without paying the deposit upfront in cash.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Legal & Contracts

Section 32 (Vendor Statement)

A Section 32, or Vendor Statement, is a legally required disclosure document in Victoria that a property seller must provide to a buyer before a contract of sale is signed, detailing the property's legal and financial status.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Investment Strategy

Negative Gearing

Negative gearing is when the costs of owning an investment property, including loan interest, maintenance, and fees, exceed the rental income it generates. The resulting loss can be offset against an investor's other taxable income in Australia, reducing their overall tax bill.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Investment Strategy

Rental Yield

Rental yield is the annual rental income a property generates, expressed as a percentage of its purchase price or current value, used to measure the income return of a property investment.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Platform/Product

Buyers Agent

A buyers agent, also called a buyers advocate, is a licensed professional engaged exclusively by a property purchaser to search for, evaluate, negotiate, and secure a property on their behalf, acting solely in the buyer's interest.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Investment Strategy

Negative Gearing Explained

Negative gearing explained simply: an investor borrows to buy a property, the loan and holding costs exceed the rent received, and the resulting loss is deducted against the investor's other income to reduce tax payable.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Finance & Lending

LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is a one-off insurance premium charged to a borrower when their home loan deposit is less than 20% of the property's value. It protects the lender, not the borrower, against loss if the loan defaults.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Glossary · Finance & Lending

Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is a state government tax charged on the purchase of property in Australia, calculated as a percentage of the property's purchase price or market value, whichever is higher, and payable by the buyer at settlement.

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read