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Suburb investment research checklist

Quantitative metrics like yield and vacancy tell part of the story. This checklist helps investors work through the qualitative research dimensions that matter when evaluating an investment suburb: rental demand conditions, supply constraints, economic fundamentals, policy exposure, and exit market liquidity. It's a structured prompt list, not a scoring system. Use it alongside SuburbScanner's quantitative research rankings.

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Early stage research
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Rental demand

0/4

Supply tightness

0/3

Affordability

0/3

Local economy

0/4

Infrastructure investment

0/3

Policy exposure

0/3

Market liquidity & exit

0/3

Concentration risk

0/3

Property selection within suburb

0/3

Research & verification done

0/4

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This checklist covers qualitative research prompts. SuburbScanner ranks markets using structured investor-relevant signals: yield, vacancy, rental momentum, cashflow position, and policy exposure.

Work through each section and tick the items you have confirmed through your own research. The checklist completion indicator shows how thoroughly you've covered the key research dimensions. Use it as a pre-purchase research prompt, not a replacement for independent professional advice.

Physical property inspection: condition, building, pest
Legal due diligence: title, encumbrances, zoning, easements
Financial modelling specific to your circumstances
Tax advice or depreciation assessment
Specific borrowing capacity assessment

This checklist is a research prompt only. Completing all items does not guarantee a good investment outcome. Always obtain independent professional advice (buyer's agent, financial adviser, solicitor, building inspector) before making any property investment decision. Not financial advice.

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SuburbScanner ranks investment markets using structured research signals: yield, rental pressure, supply tightness, policy impact, and more.