A practical guide to choosing a regional town
The Regional Town Test
Use the 10 checks our team runs on a regional town before considering an investment property under $350K.
- Spot one-industry towns before they cost you
- Check where investment and infrastructure are flowing
- Compare up to three towns side by side
- Work out gross rental yield with a simple formula
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Inside the checklist
Start with the town. Then assess the property.
Is the town built to last?Population, employment diversity and industry concentration.
Is the town growing?Investment, health and education, transport and essential services.
Does the property stack up?Price, gross rental return and a worked yield example.
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Prefer the full guide?
We Buy Under $350K e-book
Read or download the existing 27-page guide to Patterson Property Advisors’ approach to selected regional markets.