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Identifying the Best Suburbs for Property Investment

Successful property investment hinges on choosing the right suburb to maximise your profit. Understanding how to spot growth areas is crucial for a strong investment portfolio. Here are some strategies to help you identify promising growth suburbs. Property investment is inherently uncertain. There’s no guaranteed formula for making the perfect investment due to the many fluctuating factors, such as the economy, government spending, and the property cycle. Each suburb and neighbourhood has unique attributes and drawbacks that affect supply and demand.

April Housing Snapshot: Listings See 6.4% Decline

According to SQM Research, April 2024 saw a notable decrease in national residential property listings, dropping by 6.4% from the previous month. The total number of listings fell from 256,000 in March to 239,660 in April. This decline is attributed to the Easter public and school holiday period, which typically impacts market activity.

Non-Bank Lenders: A Game-Changer for Property Investors!

In the competitive world of real estate investment, securing the right financing can make all the difference. While major banks have long been the go-to for home loans, non-bank lenders are increasingly becoming a popular choice among investors. These lenders offer a legitimate alternative, creating a competitive environment that benefits savvy borrowers. Here’s why you should consider a non-bank lender for your investment loan.

Insights on the Latest National Rental Market Trends

Stable Vacancy Rates Signal Robust Rental Market As the first quarter of 2024 closes, Aus Investment Properties is closely monitoring the rental market dynamics, especially in light of the recent data released by SQM Research. This March, the national rental vacancy rate remained stable at 1.0%, matching the previous month and slightly down from last year. This stability indicates a strong and steady demand for rental properties across the country.

What is a Co-Living Property and Why You Should Seriously Consider Adding One to Your Portfolio or SMSF?

Co-living homes deliver up to 80% more income than a standard investment property.  A co-living property is a type of shared accommodation that offers multiple private master bedrooms with ensuite and shared communal areas. Each room is rented out separately to individuals and is managed by a specialised property manager. A Co-living home is purpose-built and looks and feels like a regular home but with upgraded features and design.

What is a Turn-Key, Fixed Price Contract & what does it include and more importantly what It doesn’t include?

It is important to remember that not all house and land packages are created equal. You will need to take the time to carefully read through the contract as builders may have varying definitions of what’s included in a turn-key fixed price contract. As an investor a fixed price, turn-key contract is the preferred contract/build type as you know your costs upfront and know that the property will be ready-to-rent on completion.

Why Buy With Aus Investment Properties?

Dedicated In-house Project Manager.
High-yielding properties.
Independent rental assessment.
Full turnkey properties, 'Ready to Rent'.
Brand new properties with builders warranty.
High quality, highly specified properties.
Tax and depreciation benefits from new properties.
Buy direct from the builder.
Investor or SMSF.

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SQM Research is an investment research house that specialises in providing accurate research and data to financial institutions, investment professionals and investors.

Aus investment Properties has partnered with SQM Research to provide data across our site to assist investors in making an informed decision.

Capital Growth 12 months, measures the increase in a property’s value over the previous 12 months, indicating how much the investment has appreciated in that timeframe.

Capital Growth 10-year annualised, reflects the average annual increase in a property’s value over the last decade, smoothing out short-term fluctuations to show long-term appreciation trends.

Vacancy Rate, indicates the percentage of properties that are currently unoccupied in that postcode, It’s a key indicator for investors to assess the rental demand.

SMSF Property Investing, when investing inside your SMSF there are some restrictions on how you can purchase investment properties. We use the following information to help navigate the SMSF investment property options.

SMSF Single Contract

This property is a single-contract property suitable for an SMSF.