PROPERTIES

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CO-LIVING
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TOWNHOUSES
APARTMENTS
APARTMENTS
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HOUSE & LAND PACKAGES
DEVELOPMENTALPROJECTS
DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS
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FARMS
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CO-LIVING

INTRODUCTION

  • Co-Living properties are a new type of multiple income property available to investors.

    They are purpose-built homes designed to allow separate tenancies within one property. The properties are designed with additional features that enable individual tenants more privacy and often include larger rooms with ensuites, lockable pantries, and storage. Each of the rooms in a co-living home is semi-self-contained and offers a comparable rental opportunity to a micro-apartment.

BENEFITS

  • Potential to produce higher yields than a conventional investment home.
  • Great Tax Depreciation
  • Three rental incomes – Provides much higher yield than a single dwelling
  • Only one rates charge
  • Risk mitigation as if one tenant moves out, there are still potentially two tenants paying rent until another suitable tenant is found.
  • Can be built anywhere that a standard house can be built, and don’t require special Council approvals.
  • No Body Corporate fees
  • Can easily be rented out as a single-family home if there is ever a lack of demand for co-living.
  • Some designs can be converted into single dwellings later if required
  • Less capital outlay required than a larger Rooming House investment property.
  • Increasing demand from singles and couples for this type of rental.
  • No additional financing requirements for lending as with some other investment property types.
  • Attractive facades and floor plans are easier to design as there are fewer restrictions than other property types
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TOWNHOUSE

INTRODUCTION

  • A townhouse or townhome is a type of medium density housing that forms part of a larger complex. A townhouse if often uniform and is many cases has an adjoining or shared wall. They can offer a great investment opportunity or a convenient low maintenance option for an owner occupier

BENEFITS

  • Townhouses can often be in outer city areas and located close to key amenities.
  • Generally, there is more room than an apartment and, in many cases, there is an exclusive use outdoor area or courtyard.
  • Body corporates generally offer an opportunity for low maintenance, taking care of common areas and shared facilities.
  • Shared amenities and facilities can be an attractive feature for both owner-occupiers and investors alike.
  • The smaller size can mean lesser fees associated with rates, heating and cooling, and other utilities.
  • Single-contract purchases for apartments allows them to be eligible for purchase in a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund.

 

APARTMENTS

INTRODUCTION

A well-chosen apartment property can be a great investment opportunity or a great place to live. An apartment is self-contained housing located within a larger building and is generally found within higher density areas such as inner-city or city limits.

Apartments can offer a number of advantages to both investors and owner-occupiers

PROFIABILITY

Location: This is a very important factor. You should avoid an apartment located in areas with over supply, and where there is a demand for this type of property close to key amenities

Access: Ideally it should be possible to walk to key amenities, such as transport, shopping restaurants, employment etc. Consider what a tenant may be looking for and what they would want to be within close walking distance to.

Boutique Offerings: Boutique developments can be a better investment than very large buildings as they limit the supply side of the demand supply equation.

Size: You must carefully consider the size of the property. Banks may not be keen to finance very small apartments.

HOUSE & LAND PACKAGES

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House and Land Packages refer to a new, to be built property with two contracts, one for the land, and one for the home build. There is a land contract which will be with the land vendor and a construction/build contract which will be with the chosen construction/building company.

Standard plans that are pre-packaged on land or custom designs are available.

BENEFITS

Significant stamp duty savings due to stamp duty only being calculated on the land component and not the construction component.

Clear outline of the costs associated with building on the chosen block of land. Convenient and cost-effective solutions that simplify the process of a custom design.

For investors there is the advantage of a new home for depreciation tax benefits, and the attractiveness to potential tenants.

Our designer has looked at the block of land and provided a solution that will best suit.

Turn-key and fixed price options are generally available, ensuring that the property is ready to move in to at completion and making sure there are no unwanted surprises with the costs

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