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Honest insights for Australian property buyers. Open home tips, market notes, and platform updates.

Chart showing New Zealand house prices falling after interest deductibility was removed in 2021, then recovering after the policy was reversed in 2025

From FOMO to FOOP: why the property wealth narrative is changing

28 May 20267 min readby Kumaril from BuyerView

The conditions that made property Australia's most reliable wealth builder are being redesigned. Here is what buyers need to understand before their next move.

Chart showing Australian median dwelling prices 1985 to 2026 with key policy decisions highlighted

The 2026 Budget's Property Changes: What's Proposed, What's Not Yet In Effect

18 May 20265 min readby Kumaril from BuyerView

Negative gearing restricted to new builds. A 30% minimum CGT on net capital gains. What the 2026 federal budget actually proposed and what it means for buyers of established homes.

Buyer using phone at a busy open home inspection in Australia

Why On-the-Record Questions Get Better Answers at Open Homes

13 May 20263 min readby Kumaril from BuyerView

There's a difference between asking an agent a question at an open home and asking on BuyerView. One disappears. The other creates accountability. And better answers.