The Australian property market is in demand right around the globe for its stability and strong returns. We understand the geographical and regulatory barriers to entry for many living abroad. We are well equipped with the knowledge and technology to make domestic property investment a reality for expatriates and foreign investors.
Whether you are returning, relocating, or looking for an investment property, Sound Property’s end-to-end service helps you at every step of the purchasing process. Our innovative systems and network of local industry professionals enable clients living abroad to invest safely and successfully in the Australian property market.
Expats can face significant challenges when buying property in Australia from overseas. Australian laws and lender policies can make the process tricky and stressful to manage.
By partnering with finance specialist that understand the expat’s unique property journey they are able to work with you to help qualify, complete paperwork, navigate each step and ensure the process is as smooth as possible.
At Sound Property we use 15 Key Investment Drivers as a preliminary guide.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Our most lucrative investment strategy for an investor looking for a more 'active' strategy than our usual 'buy and hold' buyer's agency work.
Sourced, secured, managed and delivered by the team at Sound Property for our time poor business owner.
Repeat client engaged Sound Property to manage and deliver profit on the development of two high-end homes in a blue-chip suburb.
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.
Low maintenance investment property located in a sought-after family suburb with a proven track record of strong capital growth.
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.
Low maintenance house with a minimum yield requirement of 4.5%+.
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.
A well-maintained property with scope for adding value and potential subdivision STCA.
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.
Modern & low maintenance house with a minimum yield requirement of 4.2%+.
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.
An opportunity for both steady rental income and long-term capital growth.
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.
Buying their first investment property, our client's focus was a strong yield to offset mortgage repayments.
Rented before settlement for $40 per week higher than the initial appraisal. The modern kitchen & bathrooms enhanced the property's rental appeal.
The instructions from this client's Financial Planner was clear - Capital Growth!
Mission accomplished by securing this large double block with future subdivision potential, in only 2 weeks from engagement.
House with a strong holding income that can be subdivided into 2 or more blocks in the coming decade.
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.
Investor looking for a low-maintenance investment property in Melbourne's South East.
A low-maintenance investment in a blue-chip suburb that has a proven history of growth
An entry-level investment property located near a major infrastructure precinct.
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.
Affordable first investment with strong yield to help offset holding costs.
Rented pre-settlement meaning there was a strong holding income from day one! Low maintenance investment in a boutique TH complex.
High-yielding & low maintenance investment property
Strong 5.4% yield and rented $20 over the initial rental appraisal.
Landbank with future subdivision potential
Huge block of land with the ability to subdivide into two well-sized building blocks.
Low maintenance investment property with strong yield & growth potential
Spectacular result for our client. Achieving a capital growth rate 18.2% in just one year, well above market averages.
A rentable family home to hold for 10 years before subdividing and developing into two homes
Beautifully renovated home located on a premium family-orientated street. Opportunity to hold as a rental or to subdivide into two blocks of land.
Looking for a low-maintenance purchase with a yield of 4.5% or more, preferably a 4+ bedroom house.
The strong rental yield, spacious layout and the potential for long-term growth supported by low vacancy rates from a predominantly owner-occupied suburb.
Well-balanced investment of growth and rental yield +4.5% for SMSF
Using an SMSF to buy property can be a powerful wealth creation strategy, however, can come with more complexity than other property investments.
Diversify NSW + QLD portfolio with a low maintenance investment
A proven performing suburb with a long-term growth rate of 8.36% p.a
Affordable investment property with high yield to help offset mortgage repayments
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!
Landbank opportunity with development potential in future
Rare and affordable 3-lot infill subdivision only 20km to Brisbane CBD.
Owner-occupier looking to buy a unique and quirky apartment to reside in while in Melbourne.
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.
Low maintenance, multi-tenanted commercial property in a proven market
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.
Custom Built House in blue ribbon address
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.
Vacation home in an exclusive waterfront position, with rental opportunity
A perfect lifestyle investment, compounding an annual growth rate of 22.4% since purchase. Adding up to a phenomenal gain of $1.2m.
Townhouse around $500K budget, with strong growth and high rental yield
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.
Inner city house for investment and relocation
Recently renovated and super convenient location
Custom Built House in blue ribbon address
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!
Rentvestor looking to diversify their portfolio into new markets having already bought properties in Sydney and Brisbane.
Property outperformed the market average growth rate and continues to acheive tight vacancy rates, all at an affordable price point.
Custom Built House in blue ribbon address
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
Brand new home with full depreciation benefits to help offset income.
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.
2 x Custom Built Houses in blue ribbon address
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.
Overseas investor wanting affordable investment property without compromising on location, budget under $600K.
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.
Custom Built knockdown/rebuild
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.
2 x Custom Built House and Land in blue ribbon address
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.
Premium Custom Built House and Land in high demand suburb
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
Custom Built knockdown/rebuild in blue ribbon address
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.
Premium Custom Built House and Land in high demand suburb
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!
Low risk, blue chip, buy and hold house and land in desirable community
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.
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.
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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