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Sound Property strives to provide clients with a complete property investment advisory service offering guidance, education, communication and ongoing support. Our mission is to strategically source the right property for the right investor, while minimising risk and maximising results.
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Sound Property appreciates that property investment should not be ‘one-size-fits-all’, and as such we offer personalised strategies based on a client’s unique goals, financial situation and risk profile.
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Our 15 Key Investment Drivers framework identifies the best markets and properties for growth and rental yield. It is our mission to help people secure a high performing investment.
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9.33%
Long term capital growth rate (p.a)
Case Study
Bentleigh East
House
3
2.5
2
Investor Brief
Investor looking for a low-maintenance investment property in Melbourne's South East.
Investment Details
- Secured at $1,392,000 in 2024
- Rented prior settlement: $850/w
- Expansive open-plan family zones, with modern finishes and low-maintenance landscaping
- No body corporate fees
- Ideally positioned, just a short walk from the local shopping strip
Key Investment Drivers
- Long-term suburb growth rate: 9.33%
- Strong depreciation benefits
- Vacancy rate: Low at 1.2%
What we liked
A low-maintenance investment in a blue-chip suburb that has a proven history of growth
1,085 m²
Land size
Case Study
Aspley
House
4
3
4
Investor Brief
Landbank with future subdivision potential
Investment Details
- Purchase Price: $1,370,000
- Rented prior to settlement: $900 /w or 3.5% yield
- 1,085 sqm block
- Potential to subdivide into 2 x 542sqm
Key Investment Drivers
- Long-Term Growth: over 8% p.a
- Rental Increase (12 Months): +10.1%
- Vacancy Rates: 0.7%
What we liked
Huge block of land with the ability to subdivide into two well-sized building blocks.
4.7%
Rental yield
Case Study
Murrumba Downs
House
4
2
2
Investor Brief
Well-balanced investment of growth and rental yield +4.5% for SMSF
Investment Details
- Secured - $932,000
- Rented before settlement - $850/w or 4.7% yield
- Solid long-term growth 8%+ p.a
- Low maintenance
- Established, owner-occupier area
What we liked
Using an SMSF to buy property can be a powerful wealth creation strategy, however, can come with more complexity than other property investments.
21.2%
Compound growth rate (p.a)
Case Study
Craigieburn
House
4
2
2
Investor Brief
Diversify NSW + QLD portfolio with a low maintenance investment
Investment Details
- Purchased $735,000 in 2021
- Current value $850,000 in 2022
- Capital gain $115,000
- Compound growth rate (p.a) 21.2%
- Rented $450/w or 3.2% yield
- Large 700 sqm block
Key Investment Drivers
- Vacancy Rates – low at 1.2%
- Popular School catchment
- Short drive to University, Hospital and beaches
What we liked
A proven performing suburb with a long-term growth rate of 8.36% p.a
4.7%
gross yield
Case Study
Lawnton
House
3
1
1
Investor Brief
Affordable investment property with high yield to help offset mortgage repayments
Investment Details
- Secured - $595,000
- Existing tenants paying - $540/w or 4.72% yield
- Rental Appraisal - $550/w
- 600sqm block
- Stable long-term investment producing a strong yield
Key Investment Drivers
- Long-term Suburb growth: 9.13%
- Vacancy rates: 0.9%
- Gross yield: 4.7%
What we liked
Great result for a client that's used the strategy of 'equity in their home for investment'. A property so clean there were no items to be rectified after the building and pest inspection!
0.6%
Vacancy Rates
Case Study
Bald Hills
House
5
3
2
Investor Brief
Landbank opportunity with development potential in future
Investment Details
- Secured: Off-market $1.068m
- Large 5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car + Pool
- 1,500 sqm with 43m frontage (3 x 500sqm lots post subdivision)
- Over $300,000 in instant gross profit if subdivided
- Rented with long-term tenants $685/w
- Walk to the train station and School
Key Investment Drivers
- Long-term Suburb Growth – 9.15% p.a
- Vacancy Rates – 0.6%
- Days on Market - 12 days
What we liked
Rare and affordable 3-lot infill subdivision only 20km to Brisbane CBD.
5.1%
yield
Case Study
Kew
Investor Brief
Owner-occupier looking to buy a unique and quirky apartment to reside in while in Melbourne.
Investment Details
- Secured at $652,000
- Rental appraisal: $550/w or 5.1% yield
- Unique heritage-listed residential estate
- Located in Kew, a prestigious, leafy inner-city suburb of Melbourne
- Spaciously renovated unit with loft space in addition to two bedrooms
What we liked
Character-filled 2-bedroom apartment close to the CBD, perfect to call home. Opportunity to lease in the future and benefit from the strong yield.
7.5%
net yield
Case Study
Commercial - Multi-tenant - 2,042 sqm site, Tamworth
Investor Brief
Low maintenance, multi-tenanted commercial property in a proven market
Investment Details
- Negotiated $3,040,000
- Leased – $228,000 p.a + GST or 7.5% net yield
- Multiple tenants and modern building
- Attractive depreciation benefits & future strata title potential (STCA)
- Near Shopping World anchored by Big W & Woolworths.
Key Investment Drivers
- Significant catchment population of over 200,000
- Long-term + secure tenants
- High profile location on major arterial road
What we liked
Massive freehold Highway corner site in an important inland city. High quality medical and pet care investment with long secure leases. Thriving, established dental tenants with recent fit-out.
8.8%
Compound growth
rate (p.a)
rate (p.a)
Case Study
Leichhardt
House
3
2
Investor Brief
Inner city house for investment and relocation
Investment Details
- Purchased $1,533,000 in 2019
- Current value $1,900,00 in 2022
- Capital gain $367,000
- Compound growth rate (p.a) 8.8%
- Rented $1,000/w or 3.4% yield
Key Investment Drivers
- Long-term suburb growth 8.25% p.a
- Only 6km to CBD
- Short drive to University, Hospital and CBD
What we liked
Recently renovated and super convenient location
$470k
Gross profit
before tax
before tax
Case Study
Norman Park
House
5
3
2
Investor Brief
Custom Built House in blue ribbon address
Investment Details
- Total project costs: $2,460,000
- Project timeframe: 18 months
- Agent appraisal on completion: $2,900,000
- Gross profit $470k before tax
- Rented: $1,850/w or 4.2% yield on project costs
- Only 4km to CBD
- 607 sqm lot
Key Investment Drivers
- Vacancy Rates – Low 0.8%
- Long-term growth – 9.15% p.a
What we liked
What’s not to like about a piece of blue-chip real estate with a strong rental yield?! Only 6km CBD, walk to the train, surrounded by the top private and public schools. Tick, tick tick!
800sqm
Block size
Case Study
Wellington Point
House
4
2
2
Investor Brief
Low maintenance 3-4 bedroom home with future subdivision potential
Investment Details
- Purchase Price: $1,301,000
- Tenanted at $900/w
- Yield: 3.60%
- 800sqm
Key Investment Drivers
- Long-Term Growth: 8.54% p.a
- Vacancy rate: 1.1%
- Owner Occupier Rate: 82%
What we liked
Neat and well maintained corner block home with subdivision potential in future in a desirable neighbourhood with a strong 8.54%p.a. long term growth
4km
to CBD
Case Study
Camp Hill
House
3
2
2
Investor Brief
Overseas investor wanting affordable investment property without compromising on location, budget under $600K.
Investment Details
- Price: $569K
- Low vacancy rates and undersupply of stock
- Income x Mortgage ratio indicates an affordable area (26%)
- Balanced market with 71% Owners Occupier
- 4km to CBD
- Rental appraisal between $570 and $610/w
- High end finishes
Key Investment Drivers
- Affrodability
- Population Growth
- Owner Occupier suburb
What we liked
This investment ticked all the right boxes, with suburb achieving consistent capital growth in the last 15 years. The property features and location are attractive to renters, which ensure a good rental return. Since this was a brand new property, tax deductions were also maximised.
$1.1m
Gross profit
before tax
before tax
Case Study
Tarragindi
House
4
3
1
Investor Brief
2 x Custom Built House and Land in blue ribbon address
Investment Details
- Total project costs: $2,800,000
- Project timeframe: 24 months
- Dual living houses on 400 sqm blocks
- Agent appraisal on completion: $3,900,000
- Gross profit $1.1m before tax
- Rented: $3,000/w or 5.5% yield on project costs
- Only 6km to CBD
- High end finishes and inclusions
Key Investment Drivers
- Vacancy Rates – Low 0.6%
- Long-term growth – 10.26% p.a
What we liked
Nestled on the side of a hill with sweeping district views. These houses feature a seperate self-contained unit downstairs. Only 6km to the CBD in a blue ribbon postcode with solid long-term growth.
9.2%
p.a Compound Growth
Case Study
Buderim
House
4
2
2
Investor Brief
Low risk, blue chip, buy and hold house and land in desirable community
Investment Details
- Purchased $705,000 in 2017
- Current value $1,500,000 in 2024
- Capital gain $795,000
- Compound growth rate (p.a) 9.2%
- Rented $710/w or 5.2% yield
- Large 700sqm block
Key Investment Drivers
- Vacancy Rates – Super low at 0.4%
- Popular School catchment
- Short drive to University, Hospital and beaches
What we liked
A blue ribbon, affluent demographic on the Sunshine Coast. Extremely tight vacancy rates, strong rentals and booming infrastructure projects make this a solid buy and hold.
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