Ways to Reach your Property Goal

For many women, investing in property can seem like an unattainable goal. With sky high property prices in east coast cities, it can be challenging to save enough money to buy a home, let alone an investment property.

However, by shifting their focus to more affordable locations in other States and adopting a long-term investment strategy, women can afford to invest in property and secure a home for retirement in the future.

One strategy for investing in property on a limited budget is to look beyond the upmarket and ‘trendy’ suburbs and instead focus on more affordable locations. This could mean investing in smaller cities where property prices are lower than in major urban centres. While these areas may not offer the same level of cultural amenities and job opportunities, they can still provide a high quality of life with good amenity and be a solid investment for the future.

When choosing an affordable location to invest in property, it’s essential to consider factors such as population growth, infrastructure employment growth, demographics and the preferred property type for that area. Investing in an area with a growing population, good transport links, and a diverse economy can help ensure long-term property value appreciation and rental income.

To afford to invest in property in more affordable locations, it’s important to have a long-term investment strategy. This means focusing on the potential for long-term appreciation in property values and rental income rather than short-term gains. One way to achieve this is to buy and hold onto an investment property for an extended period. By doing this, investors can benefit from both capital growth and rental income over time, ultimately building wealth and creating a retirement nest egg. The long term is usually between 15-25 years.

For women who are worried about affording a property investment, it’s important to remember that there are several options for financing a property purchase. One option could be to put a higher initial deposit in place so that you don’t need to borrow as much. Looking for properties that offer a high rental yield is another strategy to help you hold the property for the long term.

Another option for financing a property investment is to consider pooling resources with other investors. This could mean partnering with friends or family members to invest in a property together, or even joining a property investment group or syndicate. By pooling resources, investors can share the costs of buying and maintaining an investment property, making it more affordable and less risky.

This option needs to be well considered and legal agreements put in place to protect all the stakeholders.

Investing in property can seem like a daunting prospect for women on a limited budget. However, by focusing on more affordable locations, adopting a long-term investment strategy, and exploring financing options such as mortgages and pooled resources, women can afford to invest in property and secure a home for retirement in the future. Ultimately, investing in property can be a smart way to build wealth and ensure financial security in the long run.

Julie Crockett