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The 100-Point Checklist
for Buying an Investment Property
Everything you need to consider before you buy so nothing gets missed
and every decision is made with confidence.
100
Points Covered
5
Critical Categories
400+
Families Helped
30+
Years Experience
Buying an Investment Property is Complex
and Mistakes are Costly
Most investors don't know what they don't know. That's where the risk really lives,
in the things that never made it onto your radar.
Overlooked due diligence
Zoning rules, easements, flood zones, heritage overlays, miss just one and it can cost you tens of thousands or lock you out of future plans for the property.
The wrong financial structure
Interest-only vs principal and interest, depreciation, gearing strategy, tax variation. The way your investment is set up financially matters just as much as the property itself.
No exit strategy
Too many investors buy without thinking about what happens in five, ten, or twenty years. Holding period, capital gains, equity growth. It all needs to be part of the plan from day one.
Information overload
Podcasts, social media "experts," conflicting advice from well-meaning friends. It's hard to know what actually matters and what to check when there's so much noise.
What's Inside the 100-Point Checklist
Six essential categories. One hundred points of due diligence.
Built from 30+ years of property investment experience across Australia.
01
Location & Area Considerations
- Future infrastructure projects
- Flood zones & bushfire-prone areas
- Crime rates & demographics
+ 17 more points
02
Property Features & Zoning
- Zoning regulations & heritage overlays
- Subdivision & dual occupancy potential
- Easements, covenants & encroachments
+ 17 more points
03
Legal & Financial Considerations
- Stamp duty, land tax & legal fees
- Gearing strategies (negative, positive, neutral)
- Loan structure & borrowing capacity
+ 17 more points
04
Property Management & Tenancy
- Rental yield & vacancy rates
- Lease agreements & tenant demand
- Self-managing vs hiring a property manager
+ 7 more points
05
Property Condition & Compliance
- Roof, plumbing & electrical systems
- Energy efficiency & solar rebates
- Swimming pool & balcony compliance
+ 7 more points
06
Long-Term Strategy & Exit Plan
- Capital growth potential & market timing
- Renovation vs hold strategies
- Estate planning & ownership structure
+ 17 more points
Get the complete checklist, every point, every detail, every category.
What This Checklist Does for You
Nothing Gets Missed
One hundred points means every angle is covered from soil testing to capital gains tax to council regulations.
Protect Your Investment
Spot the risks before you sign. Unapproved structures, heritage restrictions, sinking funds. Know what to look for.
Buy With Confidence
Replace guesswork with a clear, structured approach built from decades of real property investment experience.
Trusted by Families Across Australia
This Checklist Is For You If…
You're considering buying your first (or next) investment property
You want to make sure you're not missing anything important
You're tired of conflicting advice and want a clear framework
You're planning for retirement and want property to be part of the strategy
You want to help your children get into the property market.
You value doing things properly — research first, decisions second
Don't Buy an Investment Property Without This Checklist
100 points. Five categories.
Everything you need to consider in one free download.
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Quick Questions
What makes this checklist different?
This isn't a surface-level list you'd find in a blog post. It covers 100 specific points across six categories, from soil testing reports and heritage overlays to gearing strategies and exit planning. It's built from 30+ years of hands-on property investment experience, not theory.
Can I use this checklist for any investment property?
Yes, whether you're looking at houses, units, townhouses, or apartments, anywhere in Australia. The checklist is designed to apply across property types so you can adapt it to whatever you're considering.
I've already bought investment properties before, is this still useful?
Especially so. Experienced investors often tell us the checklist flagged things they'd never thought to check. It's one thing to have bought before, it's another to have covered all 100 points. Most people find gaps they didn't know they had.