Wakelin in the Media

Australia’s infrastructure pipeline continues to bulge, with the federal government’s recent budget handing down an additional $16.5 billion over 10 years to new and existing road and rail projects. It’s part of…

The price difference between houses and apartments hit a record 45.2 per cent this year, but we shouldn’t relegate the role of apartments within the property investment journey. Unless they have a…

Taking a bullish stance on rental pricing in the current market is justified. It’s a time when investors can, and indeed should, aim high with rental price expectations. Having said…

Get ahead of the game to make the most of opportunities before the rest of the market acts. After record rate rises over the past two years, many within the property…

For home buyers and even investors, the fear of a better option can be more ruinous than FOMO, the fear of missing out. Even the most cool-headed business people can…

As Australia grapples with the rental crisis, there’s a growing push among state governments to transition property investors out of short-term rental accommodations to long-term arrangements. What are the potential…

The spring selling season is here, and interest rates look like they’re finally stabilising. So, it’s timely to consider where the wheels of the market are turning, and how investors can…

There are ways to handle potential rental caps, higher costs and tougher rules for landlords. Read Article

While the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate pause has provided some welcome relief, the mortgage pain is far from over. Property investors must do all they can to hold on…

Property investment is much more than bricks and mortar, land size and sales figures. A suburb’s fortunes reflect the changing nature of its residents’ tastes, means and aspirations. There are…