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Preparing for an investment property 

Choosing your team

With a team of investment experts you can get off-market viewings, a tailored interest rate, and your own tax and legal advice.

House, unit or new build?

Explore some of the pros & cons of land ownership, body corporates and house/land packages.

Ownership structure

How choosing to buy in your own name or with others can affect your legal and tax position.  

Negotiate your investment home loan interest rate

Talk about more cash flow

Book an appointment to talk about our interest rates, or start applying online and a lender will be in touch. They can calculate a variable investment interest rate with offset, just for you.

The BankSA investor advantage

Portfolio package

$395 yearly package# fee covers every packaged home loan you have with us. Enjoy discounts on loan interest rates, Landlord Insurance and more.

Fixed redraw

When it comes to cashflow, it’s good to know we’re one of the few banks that allow you to redraw from fixed rate loans, during the fixed term^. 

Interest Only in Advance

A 0.2% p.a. fixed interest rate discount1 when you pay 12 months’ Interest Only in Advance***. Chat with your lender and tax advisor to see if it could be right for you.

Investment property steps

1

Knowing your price range

How much could you borrow? Figure out your borrowing power for an idea of the properties and locations you can afford.

2

Raising capital

Estimate your upfront costs for a better idea of how much equity/deposit you’ll need. 

3

Doing your homework

Hunt for emerging hidden gems. Get the trends, demographics, and nearby opportunities. 

4

Meet your banker

They can meet on video chat, the phone, at your organisation or even at home.

What stage are you at?

I’m starting out, this will be my first property

Rentvesting can be a smart way to get your foot in the front door. You buy a property and rent it out. Meanwhile, you might rent your own place, live interstate or board with parents. If your rent is lower than your rental income minus your investment costs, you could come out ahead.

I already own a property, but I’m new to investing

You could rent out your existing property as an investment property or buy somewhere else and rent that out instead. Before making a move, get a feel for your home loan repayments, negative gearing options, the property market, insurance costs and more

I’m ready for my next investment property

There's an all-in-one $395 annual package fee#, no matter how many packaged home loans you hold with us. Whatever your portfolio needs more of – acreage, a new granny flat, or something else – our lenders are ready to help make it happen.

Property investing: guides & calculators

Doing the sums

Add up your expenses, then calculate your net rental yield.

Guides

Match with the right loan and insurance, then apply

FAQs on property investment

Property tends to be seen as a long-term asset. To maximise return on investment, some investors prefer to hold for at least five years – though it really does depend on your risk appetite, financial situation and investment strategy. 
 

Save time, apply online

It should only take around 10-20 min to apply for an investment property loan.

Book an appointment

A member of our team will be in touch.
 

Talk with us 
1300 304 660

Or call/swing by 
your nearest branch

Important information

Conditions, credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Based on BankSA’s credit criteria, residential lending is not available for Non-Australian resident borrowers. Interest rates subject to change. Before making a decision, it’s best to read the terms and conditions.

Loan Accounts – Charges for specific services and accounts (PDF 55KB)

This information is general in nature and has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information to your own circumstances and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

Taxation considerations in this publication should not be interpreted or used as tax advice or a tax guide.

#Advantage Package: Terms & Conditions (PDF 601KB) apply. A $395 annual package fee applies and is payable from an eligible BankSA transaction account. Before deciding to acquire a BankSA transaction account, read the terms & conditions, and consider if the product is right for you.

^Redraw facility: if you have 'available funds' (you’re ahead on your home loan repayments) and you’ve activated your redraw facility, you’re free to redraw them with no redraw fee. Up to $100k will be available to redraw from your variable loan online or over the phone each day (in-branch it’s $30k). For fixed loans you can redraw up to your prepayment threshold during your fixed term. Read our Home Loan Redraw Form (PDF 1007KB) for full details.

^^Fixed rate home loan: BankSA will apply the fixed rate that is available at the loan settlement date or the date the fixed rate period commences. At the end of the fixed rate period the interest rate will convert to the applicable variable home loan interest rate.

**Interest Only repayments: Conditions apply. It’s important to understand that interest rates for loans with Interest Only repayments are higher. Your repayments will increase at the end of the Interest Only term as the amount you’ve borrowed will need to be paid back in a shorter timeframe. This also means you’ll pay more interest over the life of the loan with an Interest Only repayment term, than if you’d opted to continue paying principal and interest. There’s a maximum of 5 years for Owner Occupied loans and 10 years for Investment loans on Interest Only repayments over the life of the loan. If you’ve had less than this, you may be able to extend the Interest Only repayment term, subject to conditions and a new assessment. You’ll need to start the process well in advance of your expiry date and provide details of your income, expenses and liabilities.

***Interest Only in Advance: Credit criteria, fees and charges apply, application is subject to BankSA approval. Interest Only in Advance interest rates and discounts apply to new Fixed Rate Investment Property Loans and loans which have been switched into Interest Only in Advance products. Existing fixed loans are not eligible unless the loan is re-fixed (a break cost may apply). Discounts are subject to change.

1A discount of 0.2% p.a. will apply only if the interest in advance amount is deducted from a BankSA transaction account.

2Medical Professionals lenders mortgage insurance: Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Terms and conditions available on request. Application subject to credit approval and lending criteria. Lenders mortgage insurance may be waived with a 5-10% deposit for eligible medical professionals. Eligible medical professionals include dentists, general practitioners, hospital employed doctors, medical specialists, optometrists, pharmacists, veterinary practitioners, physiotherapists and chiropractors (minimum income thresholds apply). Applicant must be an Australian citizen, approved permanent visa holder or Temporary 482 TSS Medium-Term (MLTSSL) visa holders. new

3Industry Professionals lenders mortgage insurance: Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Terms and conditions available on request. Application subject to credit approval and lending criteria. Lenders mortgage insurance will be waived with a 10% deposit for eligible accountants. Eligible industry professional includes qualified accountant with a current membership from one of the following: Institute of Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Australia or Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Eligible industry professional must provide evidence dated within the last 12 months of Practising Certificate allowing them to practice as a lawyer, solicitor or barrister in the Australian State or Territory that they currently practice in. Applicant must have a minimum gross taxable income of $120,000 p.a. Applicant must be an Australian citizen or approved permanent visa holder.

Property investing: a doorway to wealth

Bricks & mortar
As well as the stability of a tangible asset, you could increase a property’s value through renovating – something you can’t do with stocks and bonds.
Potential for growth
Since the 70s, Aussie property values have shown good overall capital growth and tend to offer more stability than other types of investments, like shares.
Income & tax potential
Reliable tenants provide an ongoing income. You could save on tax with negative gearing if your interest repayments and expenses are higher than your rent income.