UPI 264 - Buy and Renovate or Buy New

Buy and Renovate or Buy New

by | Aug 6, 2025 | Podcasts, Urban Property Investor

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In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, I break down the debate between new construction and existing properties from an investor’s perspective. Covering off topics like economic theories, property lifecycle theory, and Tobin’s Q theory, it is essential to have a plan put in place with the right knowledge backing it.

If you buy property you face this problem, so tune in and get behind the debate. Buy and renovate, or buy new? Episode 264 out now!

I discuss –
00:00 – Introduction to Real Estate Investment Strategies
05:39 – Understanding Property Lifecycle Theory
11:13 – Investment Strategies: New vs. Old Properties
16:45 – Total Return and Cash Flow Considerations
22:04 – Conclusion: Choosing the Right Investment Strategy

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