Buying for Your Child’s University in Melbourne, and Doing It Wisely
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For many families, this is a dual-purpose asset: a home for your child now, and a long-term holding. But only if you manage the real risks properly: costs, strata, supply pipeline, and Plan B rental viability.
Use the calculator to compare (1) renting near campus vs (2) buying a property that remains rentable and resaleable. We focus on decision variables that actually move outcomes: holding duration, all-in costs, strata, vacancy, and FX.
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