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Fix and Flip Property Finance 101: How Investors Can Fund Renovation Projects Before Resale
Fix and flip property finance is short-term funding used by property investors to purchase, renovate and resell a property. In Australia, these facilities are often structured around the property’s current value, the proposed renovation scope, the as-if-complete value and the borrower’s exit strategy. For property investors, renovators and small-scale developers, the opportunity in a “fix and flip” project is usually created at the point of purchase. You identify a property t
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May 289 min read


Succession Planning Finance: A Growth Strategy for Australian SME Owners
Succession planning finance can help Australian SME owners fund partner buyouts, acquisitions, management transitions and ownership changes. Read on and learn how CapStack can assist with tailored commercial finance solutions. What is succession planning finance? Succession planning finance is funding used to support a change in business ownership, control or equity structure. For Australian SME owners, this can include funding a partner buyout, management buyout, family busi
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May 189 min read


The RBA Just Raised Rates Again. Here's What You Do Now.
The cash rate is now 4.35% - the third consecutive RBA hike in 2026, with more potentially on the way. For Australian commercial real estate investors and owners, the margin for inaction has closed. This is your playbook.
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May 65 min read


Large Format Retail: The Smart Diversification Play Private Investors Are Missing
Discover why Large Format Retail is Australia's smartest commercial property diversification play. Data, yields, and expert insights from CapStack.
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Apr 285 min read


Pickleball Facility Finance in Australia: Costs, Funding Options and a Lender-Ready Checklist
Pickleball facility finance in Australia usually involves a mix of funding: a commercial property loan if you’re buying the site, plus fit-out funding for courts, lighting, HVAC and amenities, and equipment finance for items like nets, ball machines and booking systems. Most successful venues also budget a working capital buffer to cover marketing and staffing while memberships and court utilisation ramp up.
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Feb 185 min read


Commercial Property Lending: 5 More Reasons to Hire a Debt Broker (Part 2)
Part 2 focuses on what sophisticated borrowers care about over the long term in commercial property lending: optionality, risk control, and repeatable capacity.
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Feb 22 min read


Commercial Property Lending: 5 Reasons to Hire a Debt Broker When Seeking Finance (Part 1)
Seeking commercial property lending? Here are 5 reasons investors, developers and business owners use a debt broker to access more lenders, improve structure, negotiate terms, and execute faster.
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Jan 233 min read


7 Commercial Lending Realities for 2026 & How CapStack Helps You Navigate Each One
As we get working in 2026, Australia’s commercial lending market is becoming more nuanced, segmented and opportunity-driven. Access to capital hasn’t disappeared but how you approach funding, structure your deal and position your story has never mattered more . Based on current market dynamics, here are seven realities every SME, business owner, property owner and developer should understand and how CapStack adds value in each scenario. 1. Commercial Finance & Lending Is...
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Jan 163 min read


The "Retained Stock" Finance Strategy: Unlock Developer Profits Without Selling Out Cheap
Don’t rush to sell your final units to pay off the bank. Learn how Retained Stock Finance (Residual Stock Loans) can release your equity, reduce your holding costs, and fund your next project while you sell at premium prices.
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Dec 5, 20254 min read


Debt Consolidation: Why Business Owners & Investors Are Turning to Smarter Debt Structures
At CapStack, we’re seeing a clear trend across the market: business owners and investors are reassessing their entire debt stack. Whether it’s driven by cash-flow pressure, rising interest costs, a desire to simplify repayments, or the need to free up capital for growth - debt consolidation is becoming a strategic tool, not just a reactive one.
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Nov 20, 20253 min read


From Costco to Capital Gains: How to Scout Your Next CRE Deal
Costco is steaming ahead with its Australian expansion, recently announcing a new store in Pakenham , Melbourne’s booming southeast. The...
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Sep 2, 20253 min read


Interest Rates Just Dropped: 4 Moves Smart Property Players Are Making
RBA announces a 0.25% reduction in the cash rate, bringing it down to 3.60% as of August 2025. The RBA has blinked. Rates are easing. And...
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Aug 13, 20252 min read


Why Using a Commercial Mortgage Broker Like CapStack is a Smart Move for Property Investors & Developers
In today’s rapidly evolving real estate market, the value of a trusted commercial mortgage broker has never been greater. Whether you're...
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Jul 28, 20253 min read


Adelaide Commercial Property Loans & Development Finance Insights – Q2 2025
As Adelaide's commercial real estate markets show clear signs of recovery, growing confidence across asset classes is lifting demand for...
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Jul 17, 20254 min read


4 Smart Ways to Invest in Commercial Property
Which Path is Right for You—and How CapStack Helps You Fund It Investing in commercial property can deliver reliable income, long-term...
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Jun 24, 20253 min read


Australia’s Data Centre Boom: What Investors Need to Know about the Trend and Commercial Property Finance
Australia has officially cemented its place as one of the world’s hottest data centre markets — second only to the United States. Despite...
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Jun 10, 20252 min read


The Australian Cold Storage Sector: A High-Growth Opportunity for Property Investors and Capital Advisors
The cold storage sector, encompassing temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics, represents an indispensable component of...
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Jun 5, 202512 min read


Is it time to enter or re-enter the commercial property market?
According to the AFR (article lined below), momentum is quietly building — and investors who wait may miss the window. Read on for some...
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Jun 1, 20251 min read


The Future of Commercial Property & Development Finance in Australia: 5 Trends to Watch
Australia’s property finance landscape is evolving fast — and investors who anticipate the next wave will outpace those reacting to it....
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May 30, 20251 min read


Student Accommodation: A Growing Opportunity in Australia's Alternative Real Estate Market
The Australian student accommodation sector is gaining momentum as a standout opportunity in the commercial property finance landscape....
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Apr 24, 20252 min read
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