How Does Property Investment Work? A Simple Guide
Property investment works by buying an asset that can rise in value over time and earn rent along the way, usually with a deposit plus a loan, then holding it long enough for the strategy to do its job. The mechanics are simple. The decisions are not. If you are weighing up property investment solo, […]
Owning a Home in Australia: The Average Age, the Reality & How You Can Get There
The dream of home ownership looks different today For many Australians, especially women, the idea of owning a home has shifted from a milestone in their 20s to an achievement often reached later in life. According to recent data, the average age of first home buyers in Australia now sits around 36 to 37 years […]
What Is Considered A Good Rental Yield In Australia?
Understanding Rental Yield (and Why It Matters) When it comes to property investing, rental yield is one of the most important metrics you can know. It tells you how much income your property generates relative to its value, in other words, how hard your money is working for you. At its core, rental yield is […]
Using Your Investment Property’s Equity
What Exactly Is Equity? In simple terms, equity is the difference between your property’s market value and how much you still owe on your loan. If your home is worth $800,000 and your remaining mortgage is $500,000, your equity is $300,000. It’s one of the most powerful tools in your property journey. As your property […]
How to Buy a House Solo as a Woman in Australia
Owning Property Solo – and Owning It with Confidence Buying property solo isn’t just about independence. It’s about taking control of your financial future. Across Australia, more women are entering the property market on their own terms – building wealth, stability, and freedom through smart investing. If you’ve ever wondered “Can a single person buy […]
How to choose the best location for an investment property in 2025
In Australia, property isn’t just a dinner table topic, it’s practically a national obsession. From the latest on interest rates to the rise of rentvesting, investing in property continues to dominate conversations across generations. But as we move through 2025, many women still question whether now is the right time to invest or if […]
Key terms every first-time property investor should know
Let’s be real: Getting into the big ol’ world of property investing can be tough. There’s so many things to know, a bunch of random terms you’ve never even heard – and SO much information out there that doesn’t make any sense. Everyone’s talking about “rental yields” and “negative gearing” like it’s the simplest […]
Reality check: Reality check: 5 myths you need to stop believing about property investing
It’s super easy to pass off property investing as something that’s for LATER. Later, when you’re earning more money. Later, when you’ve saved your fortune. Later, when you have a better job. Later, when you somehow magically feel a little bit more ready. But here’s the truth: often these doubts and insecurities about […]
When is the best time to buy property? (Spoiler: it’s sooner than you think)
One question we get All. Of. The. Time here at InvestHER is “when is the right time to buy property?” And to tell you the truth, we have a ton of women within our community currently saving their deposit up, all in completely different financial situations with different goals, varying jobs and money mindsets. […]
How to choose the best location for an investment property in 2025
If you caught Kaz’s recent chat on the Reset Workplace podcast (listen to the full ep on youtube here or on spotify here!) you’d know that she dropped some absolute GOLD about how to choose the best location possible for your investment property – especially as we’re seeing all of the shifts in the current […]