Purchase of a medium spec property with a focus of cash flow and growth to eventually result in replacing income at a rate of 1 property per year. As a high income earning professional, growth is considered especially important for the property being purchased. Ryan’s serviceability would allow him to release equity for subsequent purchases relatively easily. The ideal market would be located within reach or metro areas or major regional cities in Queensland.
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Rockhampton and its property market has been largely unaffected by the pandemic and indeed has benefited from the Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle which has been enhanced by the virus lockdown phases. These attributes, plus a roll-out of numerous major construction projects, is turning Rockhampton into a magnet for southern migrants and first-home buyers.
Property prices have been rising throughout 2020 but remain highly affordable and vacancies are tight – mostly below 0.5%.
Rockhampton’s diverse economy is being boosted by the resources sector with construction of the Adani coal mine well under way. In the last 12 months, contracts totaling $1.5 billion have been awarded to local operators. Other projects lifting the economy include the transformation of the CBD, upgrades totaling $1 billion to major transport routes, the $2.5 billion redevelopment of the Australia-Singapore Military Training centre at Shoalwater Bay and the emergence of new industrial estates.
Considered the ‘Beef Capital’ of Australia, Rockhampton is also the gateway to Capricorn Coast tourist attractions and a centre for manufacturing, mining and the military.
Overall, Rockhampton presents as an affordable market with good growth prospects. The Queensland Infrastructure Plan published by the State Government nominates Rockhampton as the primary service centre for Central Queensland (with Gladstone as the industrial hub). Overall, Rockhampton presents as an affordable market with good growth prospects.
The markets movement over the past year, paired with supportive driving data shows us there is good growth to come.
The fall in days on market (DOM) shows that market conditions are heating up which will result in market growth as demand increases.
As properties begin to grow in value, vendors are realising the interest in the market and discounting less.
As we are looking for a positively geared property, yielding will need to be considered. We can expect this to rise due to the supporting data.
The reduction of new listings tells us that vendors are realising the values of thier properties, and are therefore holding their assets.
As vendors begin to realise the markets potential, savvy owners are putting their properties on the market to get in on the action. This is expected to turn in the next 4 to 6 month as values rise.
Asking Price
Market Value
Current Rent
Potential Yield
$460,000
not available
$625 p/w
7.1% Gross
Easements are areas which need to be accessible by council or other similar authority figures. An easement could be related to sewage piping, gas lines or electrical works.
Flood zones are caused by obvious causes. In areas where the terrain is fairly flat and river banks overflow, properties which fall within these catchments warrant higher insurance costs.
Building and council regulation states that the dwelling on top of the land needs to be classified correctly for the type of structure that it is.
A caveat is a ruling or law attached to the property, usually with a contract attached to it. If this is the case, the caveat needs to be understood as to what it is, who it benefits and when or if it expires.
The initial property title search shows a number of legal details, namely the lender, registered owner, administrative advice and more.
Outstanding council costs can come form CDC or DA work that has been put in action on the property. It could also come from maintenance charges and similar services.
In communications with the listing agent, he/she has confirmed the condition of the property is as the listing shows. This will be verified by our team in the steps moving forward.
Council rates are paid by the owners and fund council work and operations. Generally, the smaller the population and larger the council, the higher the fee is.
Landlord insurance is an compulsory free for the possession of a tenanted investment property.
There are 3 types of listing stages:
None of these types of listing types define the quality of the property.
The build year should be considered when purchasing properties of different structure types. The price of the property can be reflective of the build year vs the structure type. Some structure types age better than others. At a certain price point, it is worth remembering that land is the appreciating asset, while the dwelling is the depresiationg asset and can be reflective in the age of the property.
Tenure renewals dates need to be considered in rising markets. If the market is rising, your ability to increase rental rates will on be possible at the time the tenants lease period has come to an end.
Lease renewal rates cannot be changed inside of lease periods, for the benefit of the tenant.