16/10/2026
One person I'd speak to before buying an investment property? A property manager. And yes, I'm probably slightly biased. But here's why.
Investors naturally look at purchase price, historical capital growth and projected rental yield. A property manager looks at the property through a slightly different lens: Who's actually going to rent it?
Before purchasing, I'd want to know:
• What is the tenant demographic in this particular pocket?
• What type of property is most in demand?
• How much comparable stock is available?
• What features will tenants pay more for?
• Is parking important in this location?
• Is the floor plan practical?
• What's the likely maintenance profile?
• How will the property compete when its sitting online beside ten others?
And there's another question investors sometimes overlook: Would I want to manage this property for the next ten years?
That beautiful garden may look fantastic at the open home — but who's maintaining it? That older apartment may have character — but what condition are its fixtures, plumbing and electrical systems in?
That bargain property might produce an impressive theoretical yield — but is there actually strong tenant demand for that dwelling type?
A good investment property isn't simply one you can buy at the right price. Its one that people consistently want to live in, that's financially sensible to maintain, and that can adapt to the market over time.
