The property invest quest Apartments with best returns and where?

What results are you trying to achieve with your purchase?

My understanding is that apartments in Melbourne were getting close to over-supply. Not sure if the market has changed that much in more recent months but you would need to do further research on this aspect of your decision. 

Certainly the Darwin market is reported to be at an interesting phase with a lot of mining activity feeding the property market. Seem to recall reading an article in recent weeks which suggest that the mining investment in NT was second only to WA. Someone might be able to find the article.

You'll find insurance premiums in Darwin to be higher than down south and you are investing into a smaller, albeit growing market.  

As a rule of thumb apartments tend to have higher body corporate costs, particularly if there is a lift in the building. You will also find that rental returns (in $ terms) and growth rates will track the performance of other properties in the building. 

Serviced apartments are not considered a standard residential loan and therefore financing these becomes a little bit more difficult. You may find you'll need to provide a larger deposit for any purchase made and as a consequence the number of potential buyers diminishes which, in turn, suppresses capital growth rates.

Hope this helps.

<moderator: delete advertising>  what Derek is saying is correct I think there will definitely be an over supply in the city itself. Stay away from high rise projects as well.

I also like inner city Brisbane I think that market is under valued by at least 10% so there are opportunities there. I am also looking for projects in inner city Brisbane at Present.