Recommendation NSW under 400k

Hi all,

I'm looking at purchasing an investment property and looking for recommendation for best areas under 400k... I also want to build a granny flat on this new property as well... Capital growth is important but from a long term perspective... does anyone have any recommendations?
 
Hi all,

I'm looking at purchasing an investment property and looking for recommendation for best areas under 400k... I also want to build a granny flat on this new property as well... Capital growth is important but from a long term perspective... does anyone have any recommendations?

Hi Cceasy

I take it you are looking in Sydney / or NSW?

You might want to try 2770 post code - you may be able to find something in the Mt Druitt surrounds. As you would be aware a lot of growth has happened over the last two years.

May be check out South West? There was a thread on it.

I can't think of anywhere else in Sydney.

A granny flat is likely to put you in negative equity - at least in the short term.

Putting a granny flat may only be able to make the property netural - and not be great cash flow like a few years ago.

I don't think it is worthwhile just putting on a granny flat for the sake of it. Consider buying a block with some sort of an upside instead? e.g. corner block? A site with a big frontage? whilst subject to council rules, the land may have development potential down the track. This way you aren't buying anything dud.

Lastly, but most importantly consider your goals.

Good luck!
 
Hi all,

I'm looking at purchasing an investment property and looking for recommendation for best areas under 400k... I also want to build a granny flat on this new property as well... Capital growth is important but from a long term perspective... does anyone have any recommendations?

Im a tad biased, but it might be worth considering Southern Illawarra and northern shoalhaven in my opinion. If 400k is house alone then southern gong, If the 400k includes the cost of the GF then nowra area. Sydney ripple capital growth short term and population growth/boomer retirement growth long term.
 
A granny flat is likely to put you in negative equity - at least in the short term.

Putting a granny flat may only be able to make the property netural - and not be great cash flow like a few years ago.

I don't think it is worthwhile just putting on a granny flat for the sake of it. Consider buying a block with some sort of an upside instead? e.g. corner block? A site with a big frontage? whilst subject to council rules, the land may have development potential down the track. This way you aren't buying anything dud.

Lastly, but most importantly consider your goals.

Good luck!

Good points ML.

GFs are great for cashflow but require the equity. If you want to buy multiple properties and have limited deposit funds then short term you might be better to wait and do the GF later when you have more equity but less CF.

Goals are also very important. Keep considering them.
 
I like Port Macquarie as a place for holiday, that's all.

Properties (landed) in Penrith will cost more than $400k.

Dubbo, interesting pick.
 
Cairns at #2? Oh dear. "Mutating from tourism to a strong and diverse regional city". Something's mutating alright...

Caveat Emptor...
 
Given the main employer in port mac is awaiting their final aer determination to figure job losses that's an interesting pick. There's four new suburbs going in though on the western fringe and numerous on southern fringe.
 
What does looking at it yourself give you? Are you qualified to complete any work if required, is your time worth that to go and do this work?
 
What does looking at it yourself give you? Are you qualified to complete any work if required, is your time worth that to go and do this work?

Looking at it does not increase its CG or, make it look prettier. ;)
There are little things that we manage to fix up ourselves for our older unit in NSW, paint job and a few carpentry work.
Is it worth our time? Yes and no. It depends. Do not think there is a black and white answer to this one.
 
whats everyones thoughts on Goulburn? You can pick up bargains under 350K and the CG stats speak for themselves... Yield isnt to bad either at around 5.6%.. im just starting my DD on the area but doesnt look bad so far... As for Dubbo well we bought there around 2 years ago and have seen good capital in the vacinity of over 12%PA so its performed well to date... fingers crossed it keeps moving in the right direction
 
whats everyones thoughts on Goulburn? You can pick up bargains under 350K and the CG stats speak for themselves... Yield isnt to bad either at around 5.6%.. im just starting my DD on the area but doesnt look bad so far... As for Dubbo well we bought there around 2 years ago and have seen good capital in the vacinity of over 12%PA so its performed well to date... fingers crossed it keeps moving in the right direction

I just noticed Goulburn mentioned in a 'hotspot' type thing in a new RE magazine, is that a coincidence? What do you mean by 'bargains under 350k'? You could still get a house in Canberra for around that, better job prospects.
 
Except the house in ACT will likely be leasehold, not freehold. A quick search on re.com suggests that $350k will get you a 2 bedroom townhouse or apartment, not a house.

A lot of people commute to Canberra from Goulburn.
 
Except the house in ACT will likely be leasehold, not freehold. A quick search on re.com suggests that $350k will get you a 2 bedroom townhouse or apartment, not a house.
A lot of people commute to Canberra from Goulburn.

Maybe you searched for Canberra City (suburb).
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-holt-118985271
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-bonner-119246211
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-dunlop-119044007
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-charnwood-119008059
Some people do commute. If I had to pick between a house for the same price in Goulburn or Canberra, it would be a pretty easy choice.
 
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