How long should you hold your investment property for?

Professionals Greater Springfield Latest News 30th September, 2025 No Comments

What’s the investment property ‘sweet spot’?

Surprisingly, almost half of property investors sell within just two years.

This isn’t necessarily a mistake, but moving this quickly may mean you miss out on growth potential.

Forward-thinking is key

Before you buy an investment property, you need to be clear on what you want it to do for you.

Are you holding it for a few years to reinvest, renting it out for a steady income, or hanging on long-term to build wealth?

At the end of the day, it’s all about knowing your game plan, doing your homework and working with professionals who can maximise your results.

When is the right time to sell?

Regardless of how long you have had your property, before you decide to sell, you need to ask yourself:

  • Has it achieved the returns I was hoping for?
  • What phase of growth is the local market in and what kind of price am I likely to achieve?
  • Is my cash flow and equity still working for me?
  • What will I do with the funds?
  • Is the rent priced correctly for me to minimise holding costs and maximise outcomes?

Knowing the answers to these questions will help you figure out if you should reassess your current strategy or take the next steps to sell.

Want to know how much your investment property is worth?

Contact your local Professionals agent for a no-obligation valuation on the value of your investment property and its potential yield.

Find a buyer for your investment property

Need to sell your investment quickly? Your local Professionals representative can help you find a buyer fast and smoothly.

Find a reliable property manager and improve your returns

Time to renew your strategy? We can support you through quality property management.