Home vs Investment: A Comparison
The following comparison shows the difference between buying a $400,000 property as a home or an investment. They're based on a single income of $75,000 per year and a 10% deposit. We've used identical rates, fees and income so both scenarios are equal. The only difference between the scenarios is the type of loan used (home loan vs investment loan).

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This $400,000 home would cost
$600 per week
for the next 25 years
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This $400,000 investment would cost
$94 per week
in the first year and less every year after
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You would also need to pay the associated costs of:
- Rates
- Insurance
- Body Corporate Fees (for apartments and some townhouses)
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You would also need to pay the associated costs of:
- Rates
- Insurance
- Body Corporate Fees (for apartments and some townhouses)
But they're fully tax deductible on an investment property!
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That's not the only benefit of an investment property. Read on to see how you can pay just 9% of the cost of your investment property.

Please
remember that the above figures will vary depending on your individual
income, interest rates and property specifics. These figures are
provided as a comparison only and you should speak to an investment
specialist for specific data relating to your property plans.
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