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  • Profile photo of AndrewHAndrewH
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    What is a better option for growth, I was told units are not good to invest in because the land is not its own. And land value is what goes up. Any thoughts?

    Profile photo of Matt_ArnoldMatt_Arnold
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    Hi Andrew

    Mate, this question is bound to stir up some varied responses…

    Historically, House and Land has gone up quicker than Units.

    Having said that, i have a preference for units or townhouses…   i feel that society is moving away from the Married Couple with 3 kids and a dog towards things like the DINK's, single parents, Gen Y / Gen Z putting off having kids until later in life, retirees downsizing into a more 'manageable property' etc

    The best advice you can probably be given is to become an expert in your chosen area…

    Eg, Are you a house or unit investor ?
    What area do you invest in – not just NSW, or Melb, but which specific suburb…
    Do you buy and hold, or renovate and sell etc

      

    Profile photo of god_of_moneygod_of_money
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    House in the high density suburb

    Profile photo of fWordfWord
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    House within 7kms of the CBD and 1km from the beach!

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