Property Investment Guide

Analyse the area — understand demand, vacancy, selling prices and rentals per m².

Assess the property — identify repairs, capex and potential hidden problems.

Analyse tenants & leases — understand who is paying the rent and how secure that income really is.

Run the numbers — calculate yields, cash flow, DSCR, IRR and other key investment metrics.

Stress-test the deal — see what happens when things don't go according to plan.

Structure your funding — understand deposits, liquidity and how banks assess property applications.

Prepare for the bank — know exactly what information lenders typically want to see.

Understand the real costs — account for tax, transfer costs, legal fees, utilities, maintenance and other hidden expenses.

Manage the property — compare self-management with using a professional property manager.

Grow your portfolio — understand how existing property equity can potentially help fund your next acquisition.

Use the Brickwise Deal Checklist — work through the major checks before making an offer.