Not all properties suit investors, especially post-2024—with finance, vacancy and management pressures rising. So, what features help units sell off-market fast, and what makes investors actually pay more?
Top Value Drivers for Investment Apartments
- Efficient floor plan (even if small—50 sqm and above is ideal, but 35–50 sqm can still work if designed well)
- Car park or access to transport
- Location: walk to shops, uni, hospitals or city
- Reasonable owners corporation fees for what’s on offer
- Security, café or on-site gym (not a must, but valuable in some buildings for tenants and rent)
- Tenant in place—many investor buyers value immediate income
Features That May Limit Value
- No car space, or untitled spaces
- Floor area < 35 sqm (can be hard to finance)
- High levies if not offset by rent/amenity
Investor Buyer Profiles
Most buyers prefer certainty—known lease, transparent costs, honest net yield, and minimal disruption.
Reach out to Genneva Smarrelli at Collings for a detailed assessment of your apartment and its investor strengths—and see if your property matches today’s active buyer demand.
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