The holiday season has come and gone.

Christmas, New Year’s, and January are now in the rear view mirror.

February is here, and this is where the rubber really hits the road, especially if you have a plan in place.

Some people spend the start of the year just figuring out what their goals and focus for 2025 will be.

But not you.

You’re ahead of the curve. You have a clear vision for 2025 and a plan to make it happen.

Now, it’s time to move into execution mode. (In case you haven't read my previous blog titled “Why Most Developers Struggle to Start the Year Strong”, click here to read it and prepare yourself for 2025).

At Rising Star Property Developer, we know how important it is to get started strong, especially if you're diving into property development in Australia.

Time moves quickly, and waiting too long can leave you falling behind.

Why February is the Time to Accelerate

Have you noticed how time seems to fly by faster each year?

Weeks turn into months, an...

Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the property market.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, shifts in interest rates can significantly impact property prices, mortgage affordability, and market activity.

If rates drop this year, it could open new opportunities (or challenges) for anyone involved in property transactions.

In this blog, we’ll break down what a decrease in interest rates might mean for the housing market, and more importantly, what steps you can take to stay ahead, regardless of the outcome.

What Happens When Interest Rates Drop?

Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money. 

They directly influence how much it costs to take out a loan, including a mortgage.

When rates are high, borrowing becomes expensive, and fewer people can afford to buy homes. When rates drop, loans become cheaper, and demand for housing often increases.

But the story doesn’t end there.

Interest rates are closely tied to the broader economy. Let’...

Introduction

Buying a property is not the end goal. The end goal is: To turn that property into cold cash, so we can pay off our debts sooner, save for our retirement, pay for our kid’s tuition or go on a well-deserved vacation.

This means you need to keep certain things in mind before you even start looking to buy a property. Every property is not a ticket to your freedom.

Some of them will put you deep into a debt hole that’ll take years to climb out of. Instead of giving you financial freedom, they can become a financial nightmare.

So, in this blog, we’ll go over certain things to look for before buying a property. We’ll learn how to identify properties with the highest potential for profitability.

In this blog, we’ll see:

✅ 8 crucial factors that influence the future growth of a property: If a local market shows these 8 positive signs, a property development project in that area has a high chance of giving you 6-figures in profits

✅ 4 ways to judge a local...