Looking for a great investment where your money grows quicker than the banks? A studio unit is now for sale in Wellington's Massey University student accommodation building known as 'The Cube'. A great entry level for a new property investor, no work and fair returns.
Current monthly transactions:
Gross Rent: $980
Management Fees: -$37.68
IMF: -$31:50
Body Corp: -$185.06
Council Rates: -$52.58
Net Rent: $673.18
Massey University manages the tenancy throughout the full calendar year and the body corporate have signed off another three years. They determine the income across the whole complex and divide it up each year according to the number of bedrooms for each flat so there is there is always a regular monthly rental payment spread over the whole year. They manage to keep the occupancy rate above 95% over the whole block. There is a very well run accommodation office with an efficient manager who oversees all supervision, maintenance and upkeep of all the units.
Priced at $159,000. That's a 7.4% gross yield, 5.1% after all expenses are paid. There is an annual review of market rents and next year the gross income is to go up by 7.2%.
The accommodation block offers lots of communal space, a laundry room, a rumpus room and a common area with a pool table and TV.
For more information check out Massey's accommodation website; http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/accommodation/wellington/wellington_home.cfm
Some useful YouTube videos showing the culture and vibe at The Cube;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cAlogNlxzo&t=72s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cAlogNlxzo&t=72s
Viewings by appointment only. Grab this opportunity now. Call Colin for a private viewing 0273210085.