16/07/2026
Other things to consider
An investment property purchase should not be an emotional decision. It is a business decision. If the property isn’t as clean as you would like, don’t assume that it hasn’t been maintained unless there are other clues to demonstrate that.
Cleaning and even simple maintenance tasks are things you can do yourself or have done for you that you can include in your budget.
Consider choosing a property based on whether you feel like you could live in it. While it’s still a business decision, you also have to adopt the mindset that you could be selling to an owner/occupier down the track, which could be an emotional purchase for the buyer.
If however you plan to rent the property, your decision should be based on what would appeal to the type of individual who wants to reside in the area.