Are you investing in the wrong product on the Sunshine Coast?

When investing in ANY region it comes down to three key considerations – supply, demand and the economy.

In our recent Sunshine Coast Property Report Market Update we covered extensively why the Sunshine Coast presents a once in history and unique growth advantage in all these areas. The question to answer next is, how do you actually capitalise on this as a current, or upcoming, investor?

The high demand we are experiencing is often perceived as a challenge in the community, but presents immense opportunity if you are looking to create cash flow and capital growth through property.

What most people talk about regarding demand is population growth. However, that doesn’t translate to a true need for property. Population alone doesn’t define demand; demand is based on how many people, on average, occupy dwellings in a region and the nature of the increase.

From last week’s article, we know having a solid and clear strategy is key to investing in the right product that aligns with your situation and goals. When we create strategies at Investor Property, we are always considering what the demand for housing looks like and how we can then tie that in with your personal circumstances.

So what is the current demand? And where is the greatest opportunity in the future? Let’s break it down.

Demand is coming from: 

1. 1. Locals
   2. Visitors
   3. Relocators
   4. Investors

As an investor, you need to consider what those locals, visitors and relocators WANT and NEED to understand where the greatest opportunity lies…so let’s dig a little deeper…

Locals – What is loud and clear from current locals is we need:

1. Smaller downsized properties
2. Smaller house and land
3. Townhomes
4. Apartments of all kinds

Visitors – Significant demand exists for units of all kinds, especially:

1. 1 bedroom
2. 2 bedroom
3. 2 bedroom dual-key
4. 3 bedroom dual-key

Relocators – Current and increasing demand for:

1. Walkable locations
2. Apartments of all kinds
3. Townhomes
4. Smaller house and land
5. Dual living

There is a clear trend among all three categories…can you spot it?

It is for reasons like this, investors are seeing such great value in developments such as Lowanna Beach Resort. Currently under construction, those that have already purchased here have seen a significant uplift since they bought, and it also still presents great value and opportunity for investors who are currently looking to buy in the region.

Lowanna Beach Resort ticks at least one box in each category when it comes to what locals, visitors and relocators are looking for when it comes to housing on the Sunshine Coast. 

✅ Apartments of all kinds

✅ 1 bedroom

✅ 2 bedroom

✅ 3 bedroom dual-key

✅ Walkable locations

Even what seems like a more expensive product, such as the 3 bedroom dual key apartments, present excellent cash flow and capital growth prospects. Our conservative sample investment analysis report shows that with 100% borrowings (ie. deposit and fees from equity in another property), it would provide almost $500 per month in after tax cash flow*!

All this off the back of what we believe to be a solid equity uplift on completion. Sourcing the right properties in the right area supported by the research, to suit multiple strategies and then matching them to your strategy, is where the highest potential and least risk exists. 

When we work with investors and implement their strategy, every recommendation is thoroughly explained and justified. No one understands the market in this space like we do. We want you to feel confident in every decision, and understand exactly how and why a property will benefit your portfolio. 

Book a no obligation, free strategy meeting with our team today. We will do the hard work, while you reap the benefits.