Plain English guides for Australian property investors from Citadel Agency, a licensed, data-led buyers agency (licence 092247L). Every rule and number links to its official source.
Choose your stage and we will show you what to read, in order. Five steps, built from our guides, calculators and real purchases.
Start with whether you need help, then how to pick the suburb and the property, and what it all costs.
Take the emotion out: compare on data, check the risks, and know when to walk away.
See how a renovation play and the right property type can move the numbers, with real results.
What happens from offer to keys, and the costs buyers miss in apartments.
Protect the property and the cashflow, and plan how many properties you need.
Victoria's commercial and industrial property tax (CIPT) began on 1 July 2024. A qualifying property enters through an entry transaction, where the...
3 November 2026
Buying a property with existing tenants can give investors an immediate rental income stream. It may also reduce the time and costs...
28 October 2026
Buying property in Victoria involves more than inspecting a home and negotiating the price. Before signing a contract of sale, buyers should...
27 October 2026Every number from one of our recent Tasmanian purchases: cash in, stamp duty, rent, holding costs and the real gain after costs.
Buying a property is a major financial commitment. After finding the right home or investment, buyers may feel pressure to sign a...
26 October 2026
A tenant may need to leave a rental property before their lease ends. They might relocate for work, experience financial difficulties or...
23 October 2026
Buying an investment property involves more than securing a tenant and collecting rent. Investors also need to protect the property against damage,...
22 October 2026
An apartment may look like a strong investment on paper. The purchase price fits your budget, the rent looks attractive, and the...
21 October 2026
An apartment can look like a great investment during an inspection. The location may be attractive, the interiors may look modern, and...
19 October 2026
Finding the right property is a major step, but the purchase does not end when you sign the contract. Several important tasks...
16 October 2026
Buying property in Australia involves more than choosing the right location and agreeing on a price. The way a property is sold...
15 October 2026
Finding an investment property is not simply about finding a property you can afford to buy. The more important question is whether...
8 October 2026
When comparing investment properties, it is easy to become attached to the property that looks the best, has the nicest renovation, or...
7 October 2026