The Budget Talks Housing — But Do the Numbers Add Up for Sydney Buyers?
Alan Weiss looks beyond the Budget housing headlines and tests the numbers through a real-life Sydney buyer story: income, deposit, borrowing power, construction costs and what a young couple can actually buy.
The Hidden Value of Parking, Garaging and Storage in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
Alan Weiss explains why car spaces, lock-up garages, storage and EV-ready parking are becoming major value drivers for apartments and downsizers across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
The New Property Tax Rules Explained Through a Real Investor Scenario
Alan Weiss explains the negative gearing and CGT changes through a real $1 million investment property example, showing the impact on cash flow, tax, rental supply and future investor demand.
When the Developer’s Gold Turns to Dust: What Homeowners Should Do When a Buyer Can’t Settle
Alan Weiss explains what NSW homeowners should do when a developer cannot settle, asks for a price reduction, or defaults after securing a property under development-site assumptions.
The Million Dollar Mortgage
Is a $1 million mortgage enough to buy in Sydney? We break down what it buys, what you need to earn, and why — inspired by Alan Weiss — most Australians are doing the maths wrong on homeownership.
Waterloo Is Not Just a Redevelopment. It Is a Window Into NSW’s Social Housing Problem
Alan Weiss explains the Waterloo redevelopment numbers, including 3,300 new homes, social housing, affordable housing, market apartments, and NSW’s wider public housing crisis.