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A strategic approach to
property investment

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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What is your
Investment Goal?

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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Investing while renting

Reduce income tax

Diversify or grow portfolio

Investing while overseas

Invest via SMSF

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Key Investment Drivers

Sound Property has developed an innovative research model that involves a ‘top-down’ approach across three tiers of research.

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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Client Success Stories

Had a great interaction with Sound Property. Really switched on people that did whatever it took to get a great result on behalf of their buyers. Daniel and his team were a delight to work with.
Paula B

Sound Property helped me to secure a property for my SMSF. I needed secure income with growth at a lower price point. They knocked back properties they didnt think would be good value for me and negotiated a good deal on one they did think would be a good fit for me. I would highly recommend!!
Brian B

Incredible service - so happy with Andrew Cull and all the team at Sound Property. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Throughly recommended.
Danielle L

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

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

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

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)

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

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!

8.5%

suburb growth rate

Case Study

Lara

House

3

1

2

Investor Brief

Rentvestor looking to diversify their portfolio into new markets having already bought properties in Sydney and Brisbane.

Investment Details

Secured at $580,000
Rental appraisal: $450/w
Tidy home sitting on an oversized 791sqm lot
Quiet culdesac position
Easy access to primary and secondary schools, shops and public transport options

Key Investment Drivers

$45,000 capital gain in just 6 months
Long-term suburb growth rate: 8.5%
Vacancy rate: low at 0.7%

What we liked

Property outperformed the market average growth rate and continues to acheive tight vacancy rates, all at an affordable price point.

4km

to CBD

Case Study

Camp Hill

House

3

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

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

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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