“How many properties do I actually need to become financially secure?” It’s a fair question. Somewhere along the way, people started believing wealth through property meant owning ten investment properties, three holiday homes, and possibly a private island where your accountant lives permanently.

“We’ll just wait until prices come down…” It’s one of the most common things we hear from buyers, and on the surface, it sounds like a smart move. Why buy now if the market might soften? Why not wait for prices to fall, competition to ease, and interest rates to settle?

Every buyer has had this moment. You’re scrolling listings and something jumps out. Better location, more space, a lower price guide than everything else around it. It feels like you’ve found something others have missed. You haven’t.

There’s a growing trend in the property market right now, particularly among interstate investors and some buyer’s agents: purchasing property sight unseen.