The Property Couch

20 | Science of Asset Selection - The Buyer's Decision Quadrant

Jul 16, 2015
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ADVICE

Plan For True Holding Costs

  • Set a realistic budget and test whether you can hold the property long term under higher interest rates.
  • Factor in entry costs, holding interest, selling costs and replacement purchase costs before deciding to sell or flip.
INSIGHT

Location Drives Most Returns

  • Location does roughly 80% of the heavy lifting for investment returns.
  • Treat location as non-negotiable for investors aiming for long-term outperformance.
ADVICE

Check Actual Growth, Not Just Price

  • Don’t assume a price equal to a past sale guarantees growth; examine whether the asset has actually appreciated.
  • Avoid buying a stagnant-performing property even if the purchase price seems similar to earlier bargains.
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