{"id":1280,"date":"2017-02-20T11:13:45","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T01:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspectmyhome.com.au\/blog\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2021-12-13T15:24:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T05:24:34","slug":"look-investment-property-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspectmyhome.com.au\/blog\/look-investment-property-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Look For In An Investment Property In Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"

We often talk about buying a home in Sydney as if you were going to be the one living in it, but more and more home purchases in Sydney are investment properties.<\/p>\n

Buying this type of property isn\u2019t entirely different, but there are a few things you need to consider from a different angle when you\u2019re looking for an investment.<\/p>\n

Investment property tips;<\/h2>\n

Research<\/h3>\n

Do some research to see what kinds of properties are in demand in the areas you\u2019re looking for. You need to buy something that people are looking to rent. If there are more families renting in the area \u2013 you want a family home, if it\u2019s younger, single professionals, you probably want to look at apartments.<\/p>\n

Building Inspections<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re investing, you need to be able to consider all foreseeable expenses. A building and pest inspection<\/a> will give you some insight into the conditions of the property and the likelihood of any repair work you may need to get done before you can rent it out and start making a return.<\/p>\n

Capital Growth<\/h3>\n

Consider whether you\u2019re planning on negative gearing the property and how the price and rent will affect the capital growth.<\/p>\n

Public Transport<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s always easier to rent out a property that\u2019s near public transport. Look at nearby train stations, bus lines and schedules, as well as what\u2019s in walking distance to the property.<\/p>\n

Buy the Median<\/h3>\n

You want to find something that\u2019s close to the median price in the area for what you\u2019re buying. If the median price is $1 million with a weekly rent of $1,000 and you\u2019re looking at something that\u2019s priced at $1.5 million, but the rent is less than $1,500 \u2013 you\u2019re reducing the property\u2019s yield.<\/p>\n

Consider the Builder<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking at buying a new apartment, it\u2019s worthwhile considering the developer and what else they\u2019ve built in the area. See if you can talk to people who live in these buildings to see if their happy or have any problems.<\/p>\n

Nearby Schools<\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s universities, primary and high schools, or even just day-care centres \u2013 these are things that can affect a property\u2019s rentability, as well as the potential for capital growth.<\/p>\n

Location, Location, Location<\/h3>\n

As always, location is an important aspect of property values. You want to buy somewhere there are accessible shops and services nearby. The closer you can get to a central business district, the better, but failing this you can find properties with easy access to main transport routes, such as freeways and motorways into city centres.<\/p>\n

See Through Cheap Strata Levies<\/h3>\n

Consider the costs of upkeep on the building and if the strata levies saw unusually cheap, they may not be offering the quality or facilities tenants expect. There may also be significant expenditures coming up that haven\u2019t been budgeted for.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Invest Emotionally<\/h3>\n

Although you want to find an investment property with some appeal, as this will attract rental tenants, you also need to avoid becoming emotionally attached. This is an investment property after all \u2013 you\u2019re in this for rental returns and capital growth, not a white picket fence and a doormat that says \u201chome sweet home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call us on 1300 337 447<\/a> to arrange a building inspection in Sydney<\/a>, or simply book online<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

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