When it comes to investing in property with some level of surety and mitigating any associated risk, one of the things that is perhaps least talked about – but really deserves more attention – is insurance coverage.

The Reserve Bank’s October decision to maintain interest rates at a low 2.5% has engendered varied responses from property analysts and commentators.

Amid growing concerns that Australia’s housing markets are tipping toward a property ownership imbalance, regulators are getting serious about stepping in to slow down the property investment juggernaut.

Offering consistent returns and tangible bricks and mortar security, it’s not surprising that more Australian investors are choosing to add property to their retirement portfolio.