9. “Investors should only buy for capital growth”
While capital growth should always be considered in line with your wealth creation strategy, rental yields for a property should never be overlooked. Strong rental yields produce a greater cash flow, and therefore allow investors to pay off mortgages sooner and have access to cash flow for future investments.
In general, areas with higher capital growth are based in metropolitan areas, are more expensive than their regional counterparts and generate lower rental returns. A property in an area with strong rental yields can still deliver a good return on investment when property prices are stagnant or falling. The deciding factor of which one is of greater importance should be based upon your individualinvestment strategy and current requirements.