Date: 19 May 2026Author: Matt Handley, Director at Northern Key Property Group The 2026-27 Federal Budget has announced the most significant shake-up to property investment taxation in over 25 years. The headline news-the restriction of negative gearing for...
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its third interest rate hike for 2026, lifting the official cash rate by 0.25% to 4.35%. This decision effectively reverses the rate cuts we saw late last year and brings borrowing costs back to their 2024 peak. For property...
Published by Northern Key Property Group | April 2026 If you’re a landlord managing your own rental property in Queensland, the last couple of years have probably been a bit of a wake-up call. The state government has rolled out some of the most significant...
If you own an investment property in Kallangur or you’re thinking about buying one, you’re sitting on one of Brisbane’s northside’s strongest rental markets. But are you actually getting the most out of it? At Northern Key Property Group, we...
Just 22km from the Brisbane CBD, a quiet transformation has been happening. Once a semi-rural outpost, Warner has blossomed into one of the Northside’s most sought-after suburbs. It blends modern family living with a genuine sense of community and an enviable...
Expense Item Jan 2026 (Monthly) Mar 2026 (Monthly) Monthly Increase Petrol (140L/month) $239 $309 +$70 Mortgage Repayment $3,840 $4,022 +$182 Electricity Base Rate +32% +$45 Groceries $1,083 $1,115 +$32 Total Estimated Impact ~$329/month Estimated monthly cost...
In Brisbane’s fiercely competitive rental market, landlords are often focused on one thing: securing the highest possible rent. With vacancy rates sitting around a near-record low of just 0.8%, it’s definitely a landlord’s market right now. But...
If you own an investment property in Brisbane, picking a property manager is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. But before you sign any management agreement, you need to understand exactly what you’re paying for and how the fees work....
Choosing the right property manager is one of the most critical decisions a landlord can make. It is the difference between a stress-free, profitable investment and a constant source of headaches. In a dynamic and competitive rental market like North Lakes, this...
