13/1 Edwell Place, Lyneham ACT 2602

Poor energy rating | bushfire risk flagged | 2018 sale at 389k | complex of 19 units. The property carries a clear risk in its 1.5 energy efficiency rating which will increase heating and cooling costs for the owner and lower appeal on resale. Bushfire risk adds a layer of insurance complexity but is not a deal breaker given the urban location. The 2018 sale at 389k and the current asking of 670k+ suggest significant price growth over eight years, but the rental yield at 5.34 percent based on the Domain mid estimate offers reasonable income potential. This townhouse should be treated as a hold for capital gain rather than a quick flip given the current market positioning. What is competitively strong here is the two allocated parking spaces which are rare in this price bracket for Lyneham and the townhouse form offers more privacy than an apartment. The property serves best for an owner-occupier looking for a single level home close to city access or a long term investor seeking steady rental demand. Please contact us to discuss how your financial position and timeline align with the identified risks and the yield we projected.