Lot 1191 Brighton QLD

Description

This Rooming House in Birkdale presents a rare opportunity to secure a modern, high-growth investment. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3 car spaces, it blends lifestyle comfort with strong rental appeal. Every detail has been designed to combine style with practicality, making it attractive for both tenants and future buyers. Positioned in one of Australia’s fastest-growing areas, this property is built for long-term value and immediate results. A standout choice for anyone seeking both security and growth.

Suburb profile:

Birkdale is a well-established bayside suburb located approximately 26km east of the Brisbane CBD within the Redland City region. Positioned along Moreton Bay, the suburb offers strong lifestyle appeal combined with convenient access to Brisbane via Birkdale Train Station.

The area is supported by local shopping centres, quality schools, parklands and waterfront recreational facilities. Ongoing infrastructure improvements and continued population growth across the Redlands region support stable housing demand.

With limited new land supply in established bayside locations, Birkdale presents consistent rental demand and long-term growth fundamentals for investors.

Inclusions:

• Truecore steel frame and trusses with long-term structural confidence, fixed-price inclusions and an exclusive rooming-house focused specification
• One year material and workmanship guarantee from practical completion
• Professional interior design with four colour schemes and a quality three-coat paint system
• High-density acoustic insulation to internal perimeter walls of each studio and solid-core entry doors to each studio
• Mirrored sliding wardrobes with shelving and rails to studios
• Compliance features for Class 1B rooming requirements including emergency lighting and compliant smoke detection

Site Inclusions - Site Works, Foundations & Connections:

• Concrete works to driveway, crossover, designated car parking, patios, clothesline pads and connecting paths where applicable

Preliminary Inclusions:

• Fixed-price inclusion list for cost certainty
• Contract documentation aligned to industry standards and processes
• Builder-led colour selection process with curated interior schemes

Internal Inclusions:

• High-density acoustic insulation to studio perimeters and solid-core studio entry doors
• Mirrored sliding robes with melamine shelving banks, overhead shelves and hanging rail
• Tiled shower niches to all showers
• WELS-rated chrome-plated brass mixers, ABS shower heads on rails and vitreous china toilet suites
• Block-out roller blinds to openable windows excluding bathrooms

External Inclusions:

• Barrier safety screens to all openable windows and sliding glass doors
• Block-out vertical blinds to sliding doors

Landscaping Inclusions:

• Approx. 120 m² of landscaping allowance for a neat, low-maintenance finish
• Approx. 60 lineal metres of fencing allowance for privacy and boundary definition

Electrical Inclusions:

• Digital door locks with integrated BLE and Wi-Fi for secure, keyless access
• Reverse-cycle split-system air-conditioner to each studio
• Two ceiling fans per studio, plus one to the common area
• Hard-wired smoke detectors with battery backup and emergency lighting to suit Class 1B compliance

Furniture Pack Inclusions:

• Optional furniture package available at additional cost, typically covering bedroom and living furniture for each studio, common-area furnishings and essential appliances such as TVs, fridge/freezers and washing machines

Energy Efficiency:

• Approx. 13 kW photovoltaic solar system installed, with connection to provider arranged by the owner

Warranties:

• Structural confidence supported by recognised long-term steel frame warranties
• One year material and workmanship guarantee from practical completion

With its blend of lifestyle appeal and investment strength, this Rooming House in Birkdale is a smart choice for both seasoned investors and first-time buyers. It delivers the right mix of returns today and growth for tomorrow. A property built for lasting success.

Single-person households are on the rise, accounting for a significant 25% of all households in Australia. This trend shows no signs of slowing down, and experts project a continued growth in single-person households, reaching an estimated 3 to 3.5 million over the next two decades. This surge underscores the increasing demand for housing options tailored to individual occupants.

Rooming house properties represent a form of shared accommodation, offering private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and often including living and kitchenette facilities akin to a compact, one-bedroom unit or apartment. These properties appeal to tenants seeking affordable, adaptable, and hassle-free living arrangements that align with their lifestyles and requirements.

Many rooming houses are strategically situated in suburban areas, providing proximity to transportation, shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, and community hubs—making them an enticing choice for tenants.

Typical rooming house tenants encompass young professionals, students, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, creatives, and seniors who prioritize convenience, connectivity, and collaboration.

For investors, rooming house properties offer a compelling value proposition. They present a high-yield, low-risk, and forward-looking investment opportunity. Rooming house properties consistently maintain higher occupancy rates, lower vacancy rates, and reduced turnover compared to traditional rentals. This aligns with the burgeoning demand for affordable and flexible housing solutions in urban settings.

Additionally, rooming house properties often boast higher capital growth potential, given their prime locations with access to transportation, education, employment, and entertainment hubs.

Why are rooming houses so attractive to investors?

• High Demand: Rooms are in high demand, ensuring quick occupancy.
• Higher Yields: Often double compared to the suburb average.
• Diverse Tenant Base: Young professionals and older singles generally seek this accommodation category.
• Tax Depreciation: Benefits from fixtures and fittings.
• Income Security: Steady income flow even when one tenant moves out.