39 Mcintosh Street, Scullin ACT 2614

**Rising rates risk | slab-on-ground limitations | short hold penalty | rental yield below 4%** The improved ducted heating and split-system cooling are price-neutral features for this size; the real cost here is the one-percent annual depreciation paid by the prior owner over two years-indicating the street has not held value for short holds. At the midpoint rent-to-value ratio, this property will cash-flow only with a deposit above thirty percent. The fireplace and entertainment deck add lifestyle value but do not lift the land-constrained yield. This is a buy for stable occupancy, not flipping. The four-star energy rating is strong for the era and the fifteen percent building coverage leaves genuine outdoor space for a family, which is increasingly scarce in Scullin. The plantation shutters and modern gas kitchen are renter-preferred finishes. Two recent sales on McIntosh Street show five-to-seven percent annual growth over multi‑year holds, but one two‑year hold lost money. This property suits a buyer who will hold beyond seven years and value school catchment adjacency over capital growth velocity. The holding-time pattern on this street tells a clear story: selling inside seven years introduces real downside risk. If you intend to buy, structure your offer to account for a seven-year minimum hold and target a price that aligns with the long-term growth line, not the peak sale at twenty McIntosh Street.