Investing in New vs Old Properties
When comparing a new house vs old house in Australia, most advice focuses on where you would rather live. That is not the question you should be asking as an investor. The better question is: which property gives you the strongest combination of growth potential, tenant demand, manageable holding costs and long-term flexibility? Both new […]
Property Investing for Single Parents in Australia 2026: Loans, Grants and Wealth-Building Strategies
Let’s be real If you’ve ever looked into buying a house solo in Australia and walked away feeling like the system was not built for you, you are not alone. For many single parents raising kids solo, the path to property ownership has not just felt hard, it has felt out of reach. You have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Superannuation alone isn’t enough – how property helps women build real wealth
It’s pretty safe to say that most of us know what superannuation is. In fact, most of us have been earning superannuation for years and years – even if you haven’t been keeping track of it. Superannuation is a mandatory retirement savings system in Australia that relies on employers to contribute a percentage of […]
5 ways to build value in an investment property
A little birdie told us that you just bought your first property. Congratulations! And if that birdie’s message got lost in translation – you’re definitely on your path to property investment. Getting to this point isn’t always easy, but you should be proud of yourself for taking such a huge step towards building long-term, sustainable wealth. […]