There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion.ⁱ

Some love it so much that they believe property is a better option for providing a retirement income. They see a bricks and mortar investment as a more tangible and solid approach than say, superannuation, preferring to take their super as a lump sum on retirement to buy property. They may also choose to invest a windfall, such as an inheritance, or the proceeds from downsizing the family home, in property instead of their super.