Loan Market

12 Have I done my research? What kind of property is in demand, or is going to be in demand? What are popular suburbs? Will the property be positive or negative geared? Does this suit my needs? Will the property provide suitable capital growth? What is the current market rent for this type of property? Does the property fit in my budget? Is the property close to important facilities such as public transport, shops and schools? Are there any issues with the structure of the building including termites, plumbing, wiring, dampness, cracks in the wall? Are there any planned developments nearby? What council does the property sit in? What are their rates? What will some of the ongoing costs for the property/land be such as strata? Are there zoning or building restrictions on the property? Will I need to do any renovations? Is the value better in an old or new property in the area, for more profit? Will the agent I'm dealing with manage the property? Does the area have suitable tenants? Is there a university nearby, another type of college or a training institute? What are the positive attributes of the property? What are the negative attributes of the property? Investment property buying checklist. What you need to keep your eyes peeled for. Don’t forget to organise your finances first.