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Jude Pentony
 

Property Acquisition Specialist

Victoria Park, Perth property, first home buyers, investors, property investment, family home, local amenities, schools, par

Case Study – Apartment
Victoria Park WA

  Property Overview
    📏 Apartment Size: 105m²
    🏠 Floor Area: 75m²
    🛏 Bedrooms: 2
    🛁 Bathrooms: 2
    🚗 Car Spaces: 1

  Financial Details :

  • Purchase Price (Off the Plan - 2012): $459,000

  • Year Built: 2013

  • Current Valuation (2025): $555,000
     

  Rental Performance 📈

  • Leased Period: July 2013 - Present

  • Rental Range: $450 - $650 per week

  • Average Weekly Rent: $550

  • Annual Rental Income: $550 × 52 = $28,600

  • Gross Rental Yield (2025): 5.15%
     

  Capital Growth Analysis 📈
  The apartment’s value has increased significantly over time:

  • Purchase Price (2012): $459,000

  • Current Valuation (2025): $555,000

  • Capital Growth: $555,000 - $459,000 = $96,000

  • Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):1.5036%
     

  Wealth Generation Strategy 💼
   The key strategies that contributed to the success of this investment include:

  • Off-the-Plan Purchase: Buying at the pre-construction stage secured a competitive price and early equity growth.

  • High Rental Demand: The apartment's location in Victoria Park attracted consistent rental demand, ensuring strong cash flow.

  • Steady Capital Growth: Despite market fluctuations, the property maintained a stable appreciation, benefiting from infrastructure developments and urban growth.

  • Prime Location: Close proximity to Perth CBD, public transport, and amenities increased long-term value and rental appeal.

  • Long-Term Investment: Holding the property for over a decade allowed it to accumulate equity and maximize returns.


  Economic Context 📊
  2012:

  • Interest Rate: ~3.00% (Approx.)

  • Consumer Price Index (CPI): ~2.2% (Approx.)

  2025:

  • Interest Rate: ~4.50% (Approx.)

  • Consumer Price Index (CPI): ~2.5% (Approx.)

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  Conclusion 🌟
 This investment at Victoria Park showcases the power of strategic property investment through:
 ✔ Total Capital Growth (2012-2025): $96,000
 ✔ Strong Rental Yield: ~5.15%
 ✔ Consistent Long-Term Appreciation: ~1.45% CAGR
 By leveraging an off-the-plan purchase, a high-demand rental market, and long-term holding   strategies, this property has generated solid financial returns, reinforcing the benefits of real   estate investment.

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