Tempted to buy a regional unit? Read this first

Jack Needham
Updated October 11 2021 - 2:16pm, first published 8:00am
Apartment values grew faster than houses in regional areas last month, but that doesn't neccessarily mean they make a good investment. Photo: Shutterstock
Apartment values grew faster than houses in regional areas last month, but that doesn't neccessarily mean they make a good investment. Photo: Shutterstock

Escalating house prices in the regions and new caps on how buyers can borrow may have some property hunters considering purchasing a unit instead, but experts say there are a number of considerations purchasers need to make before taking this route.

Jack Needham

Jack Needham

Property News Editor

Jack has been writing about real estate since 2015, covering residential and commercial property markets throughout Australia for the likes of Smart Property Investment and Domain. He has also spent time in the United States researching real estate trends, with a focus on housing affordability issues, for the California Association of Realtors.