Before You Buy an Investment Property, Run the Numbers First
Most investors look at the property before they look at the costs. FAA does it the other way around. You'll get a cost analysis showing estimated cash flow, rent, holding costs, tax position and growth projections before you commit to anything.
- No Upfront Cost
- Personalised Analysis
- Cash Flow Modelling
- Growth Projections
General information only. Projections are estimates and should not be treated as financial, tax or legal advice.
WHY THIS MATTERS
The Difference Between a Good Investment and a Bad One Is the Numbers
A property listed at $580,000 might cost you $180 a week out of pocket. Or $320. You won't know until you add up the mortgage, insurance, rates, maintenance, management fees and vacancy allowance.
And a property that looks expensive on paper might cost less than you think once you factor in rental income, depreciation and tax offsets.
FAA builds this analysis for every property it presents. You see the real numbers, not just the listing price.
What Most Investors Miss
Holding costs beyond the mortgage
Insurance, rates, maintenance, management fees and vacancy allowance can add $150 to $300 per week on top of your mortgage repayment.
Tax benefits that shift the equation
New-build depreciation can deliver $10K to $15K+ in first-year deductions. That changes your real after-tax holding cost.
The compounding effect over time
A property held for 15 to 20 years with modest growth can produce significant capital gains while the rent covers an increasing share of costs.
COST ANALYSIS
What the Cost Analysis Models
Your cost analysis covers every variable that affects whether a property actually stacks up. Here's what FAA models for you.
Property Purchase Price
The full acquisition cost: purchase price plus stamp duty, legal fees and any other upfront costs.
Estimated Weekly Rent
What similar properties in the area are renting for right now, based on current market data.
Weekly Holding Cost
Your mortgage repayment, insurance, council rates, water, maintenance allowance and management fees added up.
Gross and Net Yield
Your rental return as a percentage of the property value. Gross is before expenses. Net is after.
Tax and Depreciation
How depreciation on a new build may reduce your taxable income and lower your actual weekly cost.
Cash Flow Position
The number that matters most: your estimated weekly out-of-pocket cost (or surplus) after rent, expenses and tax.
Projected Capital Growth
What the property could potentially be worth in 10 and 20 years, modelled on historical suburb data.
Equity and LVR
How your deposit or existing equity affects your loan-to-value ratio and what you may be able to borrow.
EXAMPLE OUTPUT
What a Cost Analysis Looks Like
This is an illustrative example. Your analysis will be built around your income, borrowing capacity and the specific property you're looking at.
The point is simple: you see the full picture before you sign anything. No surprises after settlement.
Example: New Build in Flagstone QLD
Illustrative figures only
Illustrative example only. Actual results will vary based on individual circumstances, interest rates, market conditions and property selection.
GET STARTED
Request Your Investment Property Cost Analysis
Fill in what you can below. An FAA team member will call you to talk through your situation and build a cost analysis around it.
By submitting this form you consent to FAA Property contacting you regarding your enquiry. FAA Property does not provide personal financial advice. All projections and modelling are illustrative only. You should seek independent financial, tax and legal advice before making any investment decision. Your information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy.
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An FAA team member will call you to talk through your situation and goals. From there, they'll put together a cost analysis covering cash flow, estimated rent, holding costs, depreciation and growth projections for properties that match your criteria.
No. FAA Property provides general property investment information and cost modelling. The analysis is illustrative and shouldn't be treated as personal financial advice. You should get independent financial, tax and legal advice before making any investment decision.
Most cost analyses are ready within 2 to 3 business days after your initial phone conversation with FAA.
No. FAA works with first-time investors using savings, homeowners using equity, and SMSF investors. The analysis is tailored to wherever you're starting from.
No. It's free. FAA earns commissions from builders and developers when a property purchase goes ahead. There's no fee charged to you for the cost analysis or property sourcing.
General information only. FAA Property does not provide personal financial advice. All projections, cost modelling, rental estimates, growth scenarios and yield calculations are illustrative only and based on assumptions that may not reflect actual outcomes. Property investment involves risk including potential loss of capital. You should seek independent financial, tax and legal advice before making any investment decision. FAA Property earns commissions from builders and developers when a property purchase proceeds.
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