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Property News… Minus The Noise

Market updates, member stories and straight-talking guides from the TMAP team… so you can make your next move with confidence.

From Kiwi Roots to a 5-Property Family Plan

September 13, 2025

“TMAP’s vision to help a million Māori and Pasifika families into property — one family at a time — that got me.” — Tarewa Paringatai...

How Tupou Used Equity to Buy Her Second House

September 12, 2025

“I’ve come from a family of renting for many years, and having my own little family, I wanted to break that cycle and look at buying a house, which I...

How a Kiwi Couple Broke Free from Renting

September 10, 2025

Meet Elani (61) and Tofu (57) Vaafusuaga, proud Kiwis living in Sydney. Their story is one of transformation—from renting for nearly two decades with no savings, to building a property...

Why the Pension Isn’t a Plan — It’s a Warning

May 31, 2025

Australia has one of the highest average full-time incomes in the world. Right now, the average full-time adult earns $104,765 per year until they reach pension age....

The Income Cliff Athletes Won’t Talk About

May 14, 2025

Athletes often live the kind of life many people dream about—fame, big income, adoring fans, and more perks than most could imagine. But what is the reality?...

Why Homeowners Should Consider Property Investment Now

May 4, 2025

As Australian property markets continue to show signs of growth, homeowners may be wondering if now is the right time to dive into property investment....

Good News for Property Investors: A Stabilising Rental Market

April 30, 2025

The Australian rental market has recently shown signs of cooling, but for property investors, there are still plenty of positives to take away from the latest data....

Renters Are Getting Richer: What That Means for Property Investors

March 31, 2025

TMAP provides market and property insights for first home buyers and investors.

Pay Down Debt or Buy An Investment Property?

November 8, 2024

For many property investors, there’s one question that comes up over and over: Should I focus on paying down my debt, or should I buy my next investment property?...

TMAP Students Outperform Prime Minister’s Portfolio

October 18, 2024

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, recently made headlines with his purchase of a $4.3 million clifftop home in NSW Central Coast. But is this really as controversial as it seems?...

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