Before you invest in properties it is always wise to examine the market for trends, but also to look beyond just the property market and consider larger social and economic factors that can influence property value.
Smart investors remember that the best rental returns and strongest capital growth areas aren’t necessarily in the place where you would choose to live. That is why it is important to make sure you develop a strategy that suits your budget and goals, and then arm yourself with the best research to find the right property to invest in to meet your criteria.
In Sydney, experts see potential for the property market to improve in 2012; however, it may be an uneven affair across the city and its suburbs. Some suburbs are displaying value and looking positive for 2012, while other suburbs seem likely to remain flat or stagnant.
The best suburbs for investors looking for solid capital growth and strong rental returns appear to be in the south west and western suburbs of Sydney, particularly at the lower to middle end of the market. Supported by significant employment growth and infrastructure spend, there are certain suburbs around key distribution hubs which are considered likely to have strong rental returns on investment properties in 2012. These range from units to houses, Silverhall has recently completed research on two exciting projects which clients can now obtain their research on.
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