August 2025
Dorchester Avenue, Warwick WA
Every investment journey starts with a strategy. For Lauren and Roy, that meant securing their first investment property with a focus on strong rental income, manageable ownership costs and long-term investment fundamentals.
This case study demonstrates how a carefully considered acquisition strategy identified a well-positioned three-bedroom home in Warwick, delivering immediate rental returns while providing future value-add opportunities.
$855,000
Purchase price
Within the clients' budget while meeting every key investment objective.
$800w
Estimated rental income
Strong rental return supported by limited competition and high tenant demand.
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Income focused
A property selected to deliver reliable cash flow with long-term growth potential.
Understanding the client's investment strategy
Lauren and Roy were entering the investment market for the first time and wanted guidance purchasing a property that would generate reliable rental income from day one.
Their brief was clear:
Rather than pursuing speculative capital growth alone, the focus was on securing an investment supported by strong tenant demand and sustainable holding costs.
Our acquisition strategy
With quality investment stock limited across Perth, our search focused on established suburbs with proven rental demand, strong owner-occupier appeal and limited competing rental properties.
Warwick stood out as a market offering excellent amenities, transport connections and consistently low rental vacancy, making it well suited to an income-focused investment strategy.
71 Dorchester Avenue closely aligned with the clients' objectives.
Key factors included:
Summary
The property was secured for $855,000 and achieved an estimated rental return of approximately $800 per week, delivering the reliable cash flow Lauren and Roy were seeking.
Through a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on rental demand, low maintenance and long-term holding potential, they secured an investment that aligned with their objectives rather than simply following market trends.
Our role was to assess each opportunity against the clients' investment objectives rather than allowing market conditions to dictate the decision.
The result was a confident purchase that aligned with both the clients' financial goals and long-term investment strategy.
