The 1% rule, often presented as a simple real estate benchmark, is likely familiar to anyone who has researched investing in property. The rule is met when the monthly rent equals or exceeds 1% of the property’s purchase price. The concept sounds pleasing, quick to use, and easy to memorise. With this rule, investors have…
It’s usually the conversation at every weekend BBQ and in every group chat of your investment-savvy friends: “The market is moving fast.” “Prices are through the roof.” “If you don’t buy now, you’re priced out forever.” In the Australian property scene, we are constantly bombarded with headlines about “hot” suburbs. But as a serious investor…
Buying property interstate can feel like a big leap. Different rules. Different markets. Different risks. Yet for many Australian investors, looking beyond their home state opens doors that simply do not exist locally. Lower entry prices, stronger rental demand, or better long-term growth prospects can all sit hundreds or thousands of kilometres away. But while…
Answering: Right now, is co-living stronger in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth for yields and growth? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Right now, all three markets deliver strong co-living yields, but each serves a different investor profile. Melbourne offers 10-12% gross yields at $900K entry with the fastest 6-month build timelines and most diverse tenant…
Answering: Which Australian cities are best for co-living investment right now? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth are the three Australian cities meeting co-living investment criteria right now, with Melbourne’s western corridors delivering 10-12% gross yields and 6-month construction timeframes for investors seeking positive cash flow from settlement. The selection process…
Answering: How do co-living returns compare with NDIS housing, dual-key setups or standard residential? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living returns in Melbourne compare favourably against NDIS housing, dual-key setups, and standard residential when you factor in risk, compliance burden, and exit options alongside raw yield numbers. On a $900K Melbourne investment, standard residential…
Answering: What’s better for cash flow – co-living or a granny flat strategy? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living delivers stronger cash flow than granny flats for Melbourne investors seeking scalable returns. On similar capital outlay, co-living properties generate approximately $78,000 per year gross compared to $25,000 from a granny flat, representing a 2.6x…
Answering: How much deposit or equity do I actually need to get into co-living investment? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Yes, most Melbourne investors can enter co-living investment with around $200,000 to $250,000 in usable equity, though the total capital requirement for a typical $900,000 property sits closer to $252,000 when you include deposit,…
Answering: How does the day-to-day management of co-living work compared to a normal rental? Estimated reading time: 10 min read Co-living management in Melbourne operates with near-complete owner detachment, requiring roughly 10 minutes monthly compared to the 5-10 hours traditional rental landlords typically invest. Specialist co-living managers handle all tenant interactions, maintenance coordination, and vacancy…
Answering: Do I need a specialist property manager for co-living or can a regular PM handle it? Estimated reading time: 9 min read Yes, you need a specialist co-living property manager in Melbourne to protect your investment returns. Traditional property managers achieve around 85% occupancy with 3-4 week vacancy periods, while specialist co-living managers maintain…