Buying property for investment

Investment property loans

Buying property for investment.
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Use your equity, compare investment loan rates across 35+ lenders, and structure your loan the right way. Your Sydney investment property mortgage broker, helping you buy anywhere in Australia.

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How do I buy an investment property in Australia?

We compare investment rates across 35+ lenders, work out what you can borrow, and structure the loan to fit your plans. Our service costs you $0, and we help Sydney clients buy anywhere in Australia.

You may not need a cash deposit at all. If you own your home, your equity can cover it. We work out what you can access and get you pre-approved.

Negative gearing and capital gains tax are both being reformed, and the detail matters when choosing what to buy. We cover that below, and your accountant can confirm your position.

What deposit and costs do you need?

Most lenders want a 20% deposit to avoid LMI, though you can use your home equity instead of cash. Here is a guide to the deposit and stamp duty at different price points in NSW.

Purchase price20% depositStamp dutyDeposit + duty
$600,000$120,000$21,187$141,187
$700,000$140,000$25,687$165,687
$800,000$160,000$30,187$190,187
$900,000$180,000$34,687$214,687
$1,000,000$200,000$39,187$239,187
$1,200,000$240,000$48,187$288,187
$1,500,000$300,000$63,787$363,787

Based on current NSW transfer duty rates for investors, where first home concessions do not apply. Legal, inspection and lender costs are on top. You can use equity instead of a cash deposit. Use our property deposit calculator or book a free consultation.

How much can you borrow as an investor?

It comes down to your income, your debts, and the rent the property will earn. Most lenders count 70% to 80% of market rent, and every lender does the sums differently, so the gap between them can be wide.

Lenders also test you above the actual rate. Some apply that buffer more generously than others, and knowing which read investors well is a big part of what we do.

Investors pay full stamp duty, since first home concessions do not apply. The upside is your equity can usually cover the deposit and the costs, so your savings stay put.

Which investment strategy fits you?

Every investor is different. Here are the paths our clients use most.

Use your equity

Your home can fund the deposit, so your savings stay where they are.

Negative gearing

Costs above the rent. The rules are changing, so ask your accountant.

Positive gearing

Rent covers the costs and the surplus lifts your next borrowing.

Rentvesting

Rent where you want to live, and buy where the growth is.

Build a portfolio

Use the growth in one property to fund the deposit on the next.

Keep your first home

Turn it into a rental and buy the next one with equity.

What do the 2026 changes mean for investors?

The rules shifted in 2026. Here is a plain-English summary. It is general information, so please confirm the detail with your accountant.

Negative gearing

From 1 July 2027, negative gearing against your salary or other income ends for established homes bought after 12 May 2026. New builds stay exempt and keep the benefit, and if you already held a property before 12 May 2026 you are grandfathered under the old rules. Losses on affected properties can still be carried forward against future rental income or rental capital gains.

Capital gains tax

The 50% CGT discount is being replaced from 1 July 2027 with a system that indexes your cost base for inflation and applies a 30% minimum tax on the gain. Gains up to 1 July 2027 keep the old 50% discount. Your main residence stays exempt, and commercial property and shares are not affected.

These are big changes, and how they land depends on your situation, in particular whether you are buying a new build or an established home. We structure your loan around them and work in with your accountant on the tax side.

How do we maximise your investment borrowing power?

Our founder spent 8+ years inside a major bank. He knows which lenders read investors best.

Rental income read right

Every lender counts rent differently, and we find the best one.

The 3% buffer managed

Some lenders assess more generously than others. We know which.

Loans kept separate

Investment debt apart from home debt, clean at tax time.

No cross-collateralising

Each property on its own security as your portfolio grows.

Interest only where it fits

Lower repayments and stronger cash flow. We model both for you.

Inside lending experience

We know what an assessor looks for, so your file lands right.

Buying your investment in three steps

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Free strategy session

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Find the right loan

3

Settle and grow

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Investment property loan questions

Real answers to the questions property investors ask us every day.

How much deposit do I need for an investment property?
Most lenders want a 20% deposit on an investment property so you avoid lenders mortgage insurance, though some will lend up to 90% with LMI. The good news is you do not always need cash. If you own your home, you can use your equity as the deposit instead. We work out your usable equity and compare lenders for you.
Can I use equity from my home to buy an investment property?
Yes, and it is one of the most common ways investors get started. You can usually access up to 80% of your home value minus what you still owe, and use that as the deposit and costs on the investment. We set the new borrowing up as a separate investment loan so your debts stay clean and clear.
What tax deductions can I claim on an investment property?
Investors can generally claim costs like loan interest, property management fees, council rates, insurance, repairs, and depreciation. The exact list and how it applies depends on your situation, so your accountant is the right person to confirm what you can claim. We focus on structuring your loan so the interest side is clean and easy to report.
How much can I borrow for an investment property?
It depends on your income, expenses, existing debts, and the expected rent, which most lenders count at around 70% to 80%. Every lender assesses this differently, so borrowing power can vary a lot between them. We compare 35+ lenders to find the one that reads your situation most favourably.
Do I need a property manager?
Most investors use a property manager to handle tenants, rent, inspections, and repairs, usually for a percentage of the rent. It is not compulsory, but it saves time and helps you stay at arm’s length, which can matter at tax time. Self-managing is possible if you have the time and knowledge.
What stamp duty do I pay on an investment property in NSW?
Investors pay full stamp duty, since first home concessions do not apply. It is a big upfront cost, and the amount depends on your price and the current NSW rates. You can often use equity rather than cash to cover it. Call us and we will work out your figure.
Can I use a guarantor to buy an investment property?
Some lenders allow a guarantor on an investment loan, usually a parent using equity in their own home as extra security. It can help you borrow with a smaller deposit or avoid LMI. Fewer lenders offer it for investment than for owner-occupier, so it helps to know which ones do. See our guarantor loan page.
What is cross-collateralisation, and should I avoid it?
Cross-collateralisation is when one loan is secured against more than one property. It can seem convenient, but it ties your properties together, so one valuation can affect the others and it gets harder to sell or refinance one on its own. We usually structure each property on its own security to keep you flexible.
What are the risks of buying an investment property?
The main risks are vacancy between tenants, rate rises lifting your repayments, maintenance costs, and the value not growing as fast as hoped. Good structure, a cash buffer, and the right loan help you manage them. We build your loan with these risks in mind rather than assuming everything goes to plan.

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We compare 35+ lenders, structure your loan the right way, and maximise your borrowing power. $0 cost to you.

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