Insiders Guide To Buying New Land
To contribute to a positive and enhanced lifestyle and financially beneficial outcome in the future.
PROXIMITY
Close to what matters to you
Consider current and future needs, desired lifestyle and extended family/community needs.
- Close to town, restaurant hubs, sporting facilities, hospital, university?
- Close to work?
- Close to schools, daycare?
- Close to family and friends?
- Close to social, weekend, leisure activities?
POSITION
Position is key for re-sale, optimum rental return & capital growth
BEST LOCATION WITHIN A TOWN/CITY
- CBD location – historical data shows that usually a better capital growth occurs within inner CBD radius
- Outside CBD radius - to maximise investment, look for an area with a desired aspect or feature, such as bush, open space, beach, etc
BEST LOCATION WITHIN CHOSEN ESTATE
- Aspect and site location
- Orientation
- Building Envelope
- Soil Type
- Easement, Sewer Lines, Services, Storm Water drainage, street lighting
COMMUNITY
Real community feel amongst majority owner occupiers
- Ensures a sense of safety, care for each other and pride within the neighbourhood.
- High quality of homes and streetscape
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
- Valuations within estate are at land sales price?
- Capital Growth within estate is generally positive? ie. re-sales are selling for more than original price
- Covenants – enforced to protect buyer’s investment
- Land size variety means home variety and a more appealing streetscape
- Don’t overcapitalise. Consider the average house and land pricing of existing homes
- What future development or infrastructure is being planned?
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