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Buyer’s Agent
Services

A property buyer’s agent can provide several benefits to individuals or investors looking to purchase a property such as expertise and market knowledge, time and effort savings, access to off-market property, negotiation skills, objective advice and connection to a network of other industry professionals.

As the trusted buyer’s agency for strategic property investment Sound Property can provide valuable insights and help you make informed decisions, ultimately maximising your results, whilst minimising risk.


Why use a Buyer’s Agent?

1. Expertise and Market Knowledge: A buyer’s agent has in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including current property values, market trends, and neighborhood information. They can provide valuable insights and help you make informed decisions.

2. Time and Effort Savings: Searching for the right property can be time-consuming and overwhelming. A buyer’s agent can save you time by conducting property searches, arranging viewings, and handling negotiations on your behalf. They have access to a wide range of resources and networks that can expedite the buying process.

3. Access to Off-Market Properties: Buyer’s agents often have access to off-market properties or properties that are not publicly listed. This can give you an advantage in finding unique investment opportunities or properties that meet your specific criteria.

4. Negotiation Skills: Negotiating the best price and terms is a crucial aspect of property buying. A skilled buyer’s agent can negotiate on your behalf, leveraging their experience and market knowledge to secure a favorable deal.

5. Objective Advice: Buyer’s agents work solely for the buyer’s best interests, providing unbiased advice throughout the process. They can help you evaluate properties objectively, identify potential risks or issues, and guide you towards making sound investment decisions.

6. Network of Professionals: Buyer’s agents often have established relationships with other professionals in the industry, such as real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and property inspectors. They can refer you to trusted professionals who can assist with various aspects of the buying process.


9-Step Purchase Process

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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

Excellent service and thorough analysis to suit our needs. Sound Property has been amazing throughout the process of researching postcodes for us, and recommending a property.

David L.

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
0.8%
Vacancy Rate
Case Study

Harristown

House
3
1
1
Investor Brief

Looking for a low-maintenance property with a yield of 4.2% or more.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $626,000
  • Rental Appraisal: $530/w
  • 4.4% yield
  • 607 sqm lot
What we liked

Located in a desirable neighbourhood with a low vacancy rate of 0.8% and strong 7.55%p.a. long term growth. The recent renovations, lower the likelihood of any maintenance required.

$600k
Gross Profit
Case Study

Tarragindi (CBE)

House
5
3.5
3
Investor Brief

Our most lucrative investment strategy for an investor looking for a more 'active' strategy than our usual 'buy and hold' buyer's agency work.

Investment Details
  • Circa $600,000 in potential gross profit
  • Built in only 10 months.. unheard of in this market!
  • Final contract variation was only $2,774.. and this was mostly stuff we added!
  • 24% return on Total Development Costs
  • Long-Term Growth: 9.85% p.a
  • Only 6km to CBD
What we liked

Sourced, secured, managed and delivered by the team at Sound Property for our time poor business owner.

$600k
Gross Profit
Case Study

Camp Hill

House
10
6
4
Investor Brief

Repeat client engaged Sound Property to manage and deliver profit on the development of two high-end homes in a blue-chip suburb.

Investment Details
  • Current Project Appraisal: $5,400,000
  • Project Profits $600,000
  • Project Timeframe: 18 months
  • Long-term Suburb Growth: 10% p.a (past 25 years)
  • Vacancy Rates: 1.1%
  • Only 6km to CBD
What we liked

Located at the high point of a prestigious street, the original house sat on 2 lots for an easy knock-down rebuild project. Sourced, managed, and delivered by the Sound team for our time-poor client.

810 sqm
Block Size
Case Study

Ashgrove

House
5
3
2
Investor Brief

A property offering a well-maintained family home on a large block with subdivision potential. Providing a solid foundation for future growth and development flexibility.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $2,064,800
  • Rental Appraisal: $1,200 - $1,400
  • 810 sqm lot
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 9.33% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 1.1%
  • Affordability (Mortgages/Incomes): 20.88%
What we liked

Modern and spacious family home that benefits from strong growth potential and subdivision-ready zoning. The low vacancy rate, along with the area’s steady demand, enhances its long-term value as both an income-generating asset and a capital growth opportunity.

5.2%
Yield
Case Study

Norlane

House
3
2
1
Investor Brief

Low maintenance investment property located in a sought-after family suburb with a proven track record of strong capital growth.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $463,500
  • Rented: $460/w
  • Low maintenance 325 sqm block
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 9.42% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.8%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): 6.5%
What we liked

Located conveniently close to the train station, shops, schools. This suburb's exceptionally low vacancy rate of 0.8% and long-term growth rate of 9.42% per annum suggests the potential for substantial appreciation in value over time.

5%
Yield
Case Study

Newtown

House
3
1
1
Investor Brief

Low maintenance house with a minimum yield requirement of 4.5%+.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $544,200
  • Rented: $520/w
  • 600 sqm block
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 8.33% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.8%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): 11.7%
What we liked

What we liked: Recently renovated interiors meant strong tenant interest. Located in a suburb with strong 8.33%p.a. long term growth and a high 5% yield made this a well-rounded investment.

1250 sqm
Block Size
Case Study

Murrumba Downs

House
4
2
2
Investor Brief

A well-maintained property with scope for adding value and potential subdivision STCA.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $1,025,000
  • Rented: $775/w or 3.9% yield
  • 1250 sqm block
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 7.32% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.5%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): 10.6%
What we liked

Neat and well maintained low set brick home in a quiet cul-de-sac area. Scope to add a 4th bedroom and subdivide in future.

1%
Vacancy Rate
Case Study

Birkdale

House
5
2
3
Investor Brief

Modern & low maintenance house with a minimum yield requirement of 4.2%+.

Investment Details
  • Purchase price: $1,042,000
  • Rented: $880/w or 4.39% yield
  • 505 sqm lot
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-term Growth: 7.89% pa
  • Affordability (Mortgages/Incomes): 24.3%
  • Low Vacancy Rate: 1%
What we liked

This property perfectly suited the client's brief, including a yield requirement of 4.2% +. With tenants already secured for the entirety of 2024, it presented an excellent opportunity with rental income assured.

4.6%
Yield
Case Study

Rangeville

House
3
1
3
Investor Brief

An opportunity for both steady rental income and long-term capital growth.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $677,000
  • Rented $600/w
  • 725 sqm
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 7.18% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.8%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): 11.7%
What we liked

Family-friendly home located close to shops, schools, medical centres, and other essential amenities. Recent rental appraisal of $650/pw indicated strong rental growth potentials.

4.7%
Yield
Case Study

Rangeville

House
4
2
2
Investor Brief

Buying their first investment property, our client's focus was a strong yield to offset mortgage repayments.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $816,000
  • Rented: $740 /w
  • Rented $40 /w over the rental appraisal
  • 722 sqm block
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 7.5% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.6%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): +8.5%
What we liked

Rented before settlement for $40 per week higher than the initial appraisal. The modern kitchen & bathrooms enhanced the property's rental appeal.

811 m²
Land size
Case Study

Carseldine

House
4
2
2
Investor Brief

The instructions from this client's Financial Planner was clear - Capital Growth!

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $1,300,000
  • Vendor rent back for 12 months $825/w
  • 822 sqm block
  • Potential to subdivide into 2 x 411 sqm
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 8% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.7%
  • Short days on market - 24
What we liked

Mission accomplished by securing this large double block with future subdivision potential, in only 2 weeks from engagement.

1,214 m²
Land size
Case Study

Aspley

House
4
2
4
Investor Brief

House with a strong holding income that can be subdivided into 2 or more blocks in the coming decade.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $1,842,000
  • Rental Appraisal: $ 1,400/w or 3.9% yield
  • 1,214 sqm block
  • Potential to subdivide into 3 x 405 sqm
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 8.13% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.6%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): +10.1%
What we liked

Well-kept family home with strong rental income. The property can be redeveloped into 3 x 405 sqm lots or 2 x 607 sqm lots whilst retaining the existing house.

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

0.6%
Vacancy Rate
Case Study

Chermside

Investor Brief

An entry-level investment property located near a major infrastructure precinct.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $655,000
  • Rented: $550 /w or 4.4% yield
  • 133 sqm block in a boutique complex
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 9.28% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.6%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): +14.7%
What we liked

Located around the corner from a major Westfield in a hotly contested rental market - low vacancy rates & proven history of growth above 9% p.a.

5.4% yield
Rented: $550 /w
Case Study

Lawnton

Investor Brief

Affordable first investment with strong yield to help offset holding costs.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $531,000
  • Rental Yield: Rented pre-purchase at $550/w or 5.4% yield
  • Strong holding income from day one!
  • Small TH complex with low-body corporate
Key Investment Drivers
  • Proven suburb with 8.4% p.a long-term growth (past 25 years)
  • Short days on market - 20
  • Exceptionally low vacancy rate of 0.6%
What we liked

Rented pre-settlement meaning there was a strong holding income from day one! Low maintenance investment in a boutique TH complex.

5.4% yield
Rented: $650 /w
Case Study

Chermside

Investor Brief

High-yielding & low maintenance investment property

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $626,000
  • Rented $20 /w over rental appraisal prior to settlement
  • 140 sqm block in a boutique complex of 6
  • Depreciation: $2,758 per annum
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: over 7% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 0.5%
  • Rental Increase (12 Months): +15.0%
What we liked

Strong 5.4% yield and rented $20 over the initial rental appraisal.

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.

18.2%
12 mth capital growth
Case Study

Warner

Investor Brief

Low maintenance investment property with strong yield & growth potential

Investment Details
  • Secured - $440,000
  • Current Sales Appraisal: $520,000 (12 Months Later)
  • Current Rental Appraisal - $530/w or 6.25% yield
  • Compound Capital Growth: 15.6%
  • Low maintenance investment
What we liked

Spectacular result for our client. Achieving a capital growth rate 18.2% in just one year, well above market averages.

1,012 m²
Land size
Case Study

Chermside West

House
4
3
2
Investor Brief

A rentable family home to hold for 10 years before subdividing and developing into two homes

Investment Details
  • Secured - $1,530,000
  • Rented - $1,000/w
  • Solid long-term growth 8.45% p.a
  • Strong depreciation benefits, sub-dividable block
  • Established, owner-occupier area, vacancy rates: 0.5%
What we liked

Beautifully renovated home located on a premium family-orientated street. Opportunity to hold as a rental or to subdivide into two blocks of land.

4.52%
Rental yield
Case Study

Thornlands

House
4
2
2
Investor Brief

Looking for a low-maintenance purchase with a yield of 4.5% or more, preferably a 4+ bedroom house.

Investment Details
  • Purchase Price: $895,500
  • Rented before settlement - $850/w or 4.7% yield
  • Rented: $780 /w or 4.52% yield
  • Low maintenance, 658sqm block
  • Established, owner-occupier area
Key Investment Drivers
  • Long-Term Growth: 7.46% p.a
  • Vacancy Rates: 1%
  • Demographics: 71% of the suburb is owner-occupied
What we liked

The strong rental yield, spacious layout and the potential for long-term growth supported by low vacancy rates from a predominantly owner-occupied suburb.

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.

4.2%
Rental yield on
project costs
Case Study

Camp Hill

House
5
3
2
Investor Brief

Custom Built House in blue ribbon address

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $2,340,000
  • Project timeframe: 18 months
  • Agent appraisal on completion: $2,800,000
  • Gross profit $460k before tax
  • Rented: $1,800/w or 4.2% yield on project costs
  • Only 7km to CBD
  • 607 sqm lot
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.7%
  • Long-term growth – 8.59% p.a
What we liked

Short walk to public transport and popular schooling in a proven suburb for long-term growth. ~$41,000 in depreciation benefits in year 1 alone.

$1,000 per night
rent in peak
Case Study

Pretty Beach

House
4
3
4
Investor Brief

Vacation home in an exclusive waterfront position, with rental opportunity

Investment Details
  • Secured: $3,000,000
  • Rent: $1,000 per night during peak season
  • Uninterrupted waterfront position
  • Architecturally built in 2019, open plan design, 10-14 feet ceilings & multiple entertaining terraces
  • Top-of-the-line English Falcon appliances, stainless steel lift, spa and 4 car
Key Investment Drivers
  • Consistent long-term 25-year growth 11.37% p.a
  • Premium waterfront position
  • 12 month rental change: +8.4%
What we liked

A perfect lifestyle investment, compounding an annual growth rate of 22.4% since purchase. Adding up to a phenomenal gain of $1.2m.

10%
growth p.a. in
the past 15 years
Case Study

Mount Gravatt

House
3
2
2
Investor Brief

Townhouse around $500K budget, with strong growth and high rental yield

Investment Details
  • Price: From $509,000
  • Rental appraisal: From $500/ week (lower end) or 5% yield
  • 7km to a thriving CBD
  • Boutique development of only 9
  • Average growth of 10% p.a. in the past 15 years (House)
Key Investment Drivers
  • High Online demand
  • 67% Owner Occupiers
  • Affordable Market (29%)
What we liked

This boutique block of only 9 x 2 + 3 Bed townhouses, 7km to a thriving CBD, were great value around the $500k mark with strong rental yields at 4.7%. The owner-occupier focus and quality of these townhouses will ensure high growth and rental demand for many years to come.

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.

Low 0.9%
Vacancy Rate
Case Study

Wavell Heights

House
5
3
2
Investor Brief

Custom Built House in blue ribbon address

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $1,934,084
  • Project timeframe: 18 months
  • Agent appraisal on completion: $2,500,000
  • Gross profit $450k before tax
  • Rented: $1,800/w or 4.8% yield on project costs
  • Only 8km to CBD
  • 640 sqm lot
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.9%
  • Long-term growth – 9.86% p.a
What we liked

Another custom build comes to completion for our time-poor client. Fully sourced, managed, and delivered by the team at Sound Property®. At the long-term growth rate (past 25 years), this property is set to double in value over the next 7 years

$40,485
Year 1 depreciation
Case Study

Enoggera

House
5
3
2
Investor Brief

Brand new home with full depreciation benefits to help offset income.

Investment Details
  • Purchased: $1,987,500
  • Rented Appraisal: $1,650/w
  • Brand New Build
  • Blue-chip locale
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates: Low 0.6%
  • Long-term growth: 10.28% p.a
  • Rent Change (12mths) : +8.5%
What we liked

The strong market fundamentals. This suburb's exceptionally low vacancy rate of 0.6% indicates high demand for rental properties, while the long-term growth rate of 10.28% per annum suggests the potential for substantial appreciation in value over time.

8.87%
p.a. Long-term growth
Case Study

Annerley

House
5
3
2
Investor Brief

2 x Custom Built Houses in blue ribbon address

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $2,500,000
  • Project timeframe: 24 months
  • Agent appraisal on completion: $3,500,000
  • Gross profit $1m before tax
  • Rented: $2,500/w or 5.2% yield on project costs
  • Only 6km to CBD
  • 2 x 405 sqm lots
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.9%
  • Long-term growth – 8.87% p.a
What we liked

183% return on client’s funds in 24 months = $1m gross profit before tax. On top of this great result, the client will now benefit from $2,500/w in combined rental income (5.2% yield), making the investment positive cashflow as it grows further in value.

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.

9.86%
p.a Long-term growth
Case Study

Mount Gravatt East

House
5
3
Investor Brief

Custom Built knockdown/rebuild

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $1,600,000
  • Project timeframe: 14 months
  • Agent appraisal on completion: $2,100,000
  • Gross profit $500k before tax
  • Rented: $1,400/w or 4.9% yield on project costs
  • Only 12km to CBD
  • High end finishes and inclusions
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.8%
  • Long-term growth – 9.86% p.a
What we liked

Another custom build comes to completion for our time-poor client. Fully sourced, managed, and delivered by the team at Sound Property®. At the long-term growth rate (past 25 years), this property is set to double in value over the next 7 years.

$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.

$1m
Gross profit
before tax
Case Study

Hendra

House
5
3.5
2
Investor Brief

Premium Custom Built House and Land in high demand suburb

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $2,050,000
  • Large 390 sqm house on 700 sqm block
  • Bank valuation on completion: $3,050,000
  • Rented: $2,300/w or 5.8% yield on project costs
  • Comparable sales support over $1,000,000 inbuilt equity or 50% instant gain
  • Only 6km to CBD
  • High growth suburb averaging 11.02% p.a growth for past 15 years
  • Short walk to shops, train and schools
  • High end finishes and inclusions
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.5%
  • Online demand – High
  • Population growth – High 2% p.a
What we liked

Only 6km to the CBD, this blue-ribbon address in a high demand suburb has been consistently achieving 11% capital growth p.a for the past 15 years. Clients made some solid inbuilt equity by the time the property was complete and will prove a strong long-term buy and hold

9.86%
p.a. Long-term growth
Case Study

Wavell Heights

House
5
3
2
Investor Brief

Custom Built knockdown/rebuild in blue ribbon address

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $1,600,000
  • Project timeframe: 18 months
  • Agent appraisal on completion: $2,200,000
  • Gross profit $600k before tax
  • Rented: $1,600/w or 5.2% yield on project costs
  • Only 8km to CBD
  • High end finishes and inclusions
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.8%
  • Long-term growth – 9.86% p.a
What we liked

Another custom build comes to completion for our time-poor client. Fully sourced, managed, and delivered by the team at Sound Property®. At the long-term growth rate (past 25 years), this property is set to double in value over the next 7 years.

5.2%
Rental yield on
project costs
Case Study

Chermside West

House
5
3.5
2
Investor Brief

Premium Custom Built House and Land in high demand suburb

Investment Details
  • Total project costs: $1,600,000 (per house)
  • Project timeframe: 22 months
  • Large 343 sqm house on 500 sqm block
  • Agent appraisal on completion: $1,850,000 (per house)
  • Rented: $1,600/w or 5.2% yield on project costs
  • Only 10km to CBD
  • Short drive to major Westfield and Hospital
  • High end finishes and inclusions
Key Investment Drivers
  • Vacancy Rates – Low 0.5%
  • Online demand – High
What we liked

Exhibit A and B – Helping to grow wealth through strategic property investments. Perched at the top of a hill overlooking the water, CBD, and mountain ranges. Looking back less than two years this raw land was a bargain.. at the time it was the record price for the suburb!

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.

Increase rental
yields for servicing and cashflow
Case Study

Portfolio Review

House
Investor Brief

Investor with 2 units on the Gold Coast and 2 houses in Perth wanting to assess risk in current portfolio and unlock equity to continue investing.

Investment Details
  • Liaise with other advisors such as Accountants and Financial Planners
  • Research utilising our 15 Key Investment Drivers
  • Study comparable sales and rentals
  • Analyse cashflow and expenses
  • Generate long term growth rates for dwelling types
  • Discuss the opportunity cost of hold vs sell
  • Assess any add-value potential
  • Health check of each investment market
Key Investment Drivers
  • Diversify to reduce market risk
  • Increase rental yields for servicing and cashflow
  • Look for strong, long-term growth rates for equity generation
What we liked

This client had an established portfolio; however, it was limited to two markets that have a track record of being volatile. A Portfolio Review highlighted location risk and performance issues based on some of our 15 Key Investment Drivers. This objective analysis allowed the investor to take action and safely grow their portfolio.

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