Pizza and Property

Weekly Slice 251: Are High Yields and Low Prices Enough to Make It a Deal? - with Simon Loo & Todd Sloan

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Sep 17, 2025
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Simon Loo
Simon Loo, the founder of Housefinder and an expert in property investment, joins Todd Sloan to dissect the allure of high-yield, low-price properties. They analyze a Cairns unit that seems like a fantastic deal but reveals hidden costs and market volatility. Simon emphasizes the pitfalls of resort-style units, underscoring the importance of understanding strata fees and financing challenges. Tune in to discover why chasing ‘cheap and cheerful’ deals can ultimately backfire in the quest for a robust property portfolio.
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INSIGHT

Headline Yields Hide Real Costs

  • High headline rental yields can be misleading once fixed costs are included.
  • Strata and council fees can erase most or all apparent yield.
ADVICE

Avoid Hard-To-Finance Tiny Units

  • Avoid buying studio/very small units if lenders require high deposits or restrict finance.
  • Allocate limited capital to assets with stronger financeability and growth potential.
INSIGHT

Price Volatility In Resort Units

  • Low-priced resort-style units show extreme price volatility over decades.
  • Historical swings imply high risk from tourism and local economic factors.
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