Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Grand Launch of Parkside Residences over the weekend, our latest project coming to Rivervale.

With proposed reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT), the way Australians invest in property may be about to change significantly. And while many headlines have focused on what investors could lose, there is another side to the story: new apartments and off-the-plan developments may become increasingly attractive under the new rules.

Off-the-plan (OTP) purchasing has its critics, but in a tight rental market with strong yields, many investors are rediscovering the advantages: tax depreciation, modern specs, stamp duty savings, and time to build equity before settlement.

Apartment investing is one of the most accessible and scalable ways to build a property portfolio, especially in high-demand urban markets like Perth. But not every apartment represents a smart investment. Some carry hidden risks, while others offer the right mix of demand drivers and durability.

“Strata fees are too high” is a common refrain, but it often overlooks the unpredictable (and sometimes eye‑watering) costs of maintaining a standalone property.