PROPERTY 3 - Sit & forget
1/94, Primrose Street, Essendon
The Numbers
2 - Bedroom
1 - Bathroom
1 - Car space
Auction
$360,000 +
Target Purchase Price
$370,000
Estimated Rental Return
$360 - $390/wk (potential)
Rental Yield (based on target price)
5.05 - 5.48%
Outgoings
Water & Strata - $1,600 p.a
Renovation Allowance
Not required
Other Fee's
Professional: Approx. $1,500 + gst
Stamp Duty: $18,434
Milk Chocolate Fee's
• 0.9% on final sale price + gst
• 10% on total renovation costs for Project Management (if any) + GST
The Recommendations
Inspections
Building & Pest - Approx. $450 (one off)
Strata - N/A
www.easypathinspections.com.au
Leasing Agent
Other Considerations
Insurance
Full landlord insurance inc. damage, loss of rent, theft, legal and contents
- Approx. $300 p.a
canstar.com.au/landlord-insurance
Quantity Surveyor
Tax depreciation report -
Approx. $400 (one off)
The Details
About the property
Exceptional attention to detail enhances outstanding contemporary style in this impressively renovated home. Just move on in, put your feet up and relax. Located in the heart of Essendon and a short walk to public transport, cafes and bars.
- Two double bedrooms both with BIRs
- Recently renovated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and induction cook top
- Renovated bathroom with shower over bath and separate laundry
- Heating/cooling & off street parking
This apartment was really well presented, it had been freshly painted, new carpet and new floorboards, was styled for sale. Both the kitchen and bathroom were also very well presented. All of the rooms were of good proportion. This apartment didn’t have a balcony, although it was ground floor with lots of natural light. It also felt private.
All of the common property had just been repainted – this included the outside brick, and internal staircase. The building looks nice; the gardens have also been updated. The only thing left to do is the external windows. The agent said the building is mostly owner occupied so there is a big push from the strata to keep it well maintained. The apartment had an external laundry, shared with one other unit next to the front door, you can hear the washing machine but would be no different to your own.
What we also found out
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Above 360k is the expectation at auction; the vendor is motivated and looking to sell before auction
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Rent is $360 - $390/wk. and the agent believes it should rent quickly. The vendor would be fine to have rental openings before settlement
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Suburb medium price for 2 bedroom units is $493,000, showing we are buying into the market substantially below the medium
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8 units in the block
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6min walk to Pascovale train station
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8km and 16min drive to Melbourne CBD
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5min walk to tram
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7min drive to Mooney Ponds shopping centre or 22min walk
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5min walk to cafes
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Other people viewing the property were Aussie young professional couples
About the suburb
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The area was great, loads of shops, close to transport, was a great place
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Quiet street, really nice homes