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Class 1B certification decides whether a co-living property can be financed, insured, valued and resold. See what it protects and how to verify it.

A positively geared property earns more rent than it costs to hold. See the simple maths, the levers, why established stock falls short, and where co-living fits.

A property investment advisor advises on property strategy, not financial products. See what they do, when you need one, and how to choose in Australia.

How to vet a high-yield property investment specialist in Australia: a criteria checklist, the red flags to walk away from, and the questions to ask first.

Co-living can sit inside an SMSF because it is residential property. See the general SMSF rules, where co-living fits, and why licensed advice comes first.

Purpose-built co-living is a new build certified to Class 1B; a rooming house is usually a converted dwelling. See how they differ on finance, insurance and resale.

A buyer’s agent finds you a property; an end-to-end developer stays accountable after the keys. Compare both models and see who owns each stage.

Shared living can make investors nervous for one reason: people. The numbers may look good. The demand may be strong. The property may be in the right area. Still, one question usually comes up: what happens if tenants do not get along? It is a fair concern. In any shared home, small issues can build…

Most portfolios stall on serviceability, not deposit. See the cashflow-first sequence that helps each property support the next purchase.

Positive cashflow pays you while you hold; negative gearing bets on growth. Compare both after the 2026 Budget, with co-living at a historical 10.8% yield.