Flinders View Investment – Strategic Purchase for a Defence Family Building Wealth
Buying while renting through Defence Housing offers a unique advantage—reduced living costs and the ability to invest in high-performing areas. This Flinders View purchase is a perfect example of using that window to secure an asset with excellent yield and strong long-term upside.
Investment Overview
- Purchased For: $416,582
- Rental Appraisal: $615 per week (7.67% gross rental yield on purchase price)
- Current Market Value: Approx. $780,000
- Location: Flinders View
- Capital Growth: 6.0% annualised over the past 18 years
Property Features
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2+ car spaces
- 672sqm block
- Well-maintained low-set home ideal for tenants or future owner-occupation
- Positioned for easy access to Ipswich CBD and the motorway to Brisbane
Why This Worked for a Defence Family
This client, currently living in Defence Housing closer to base, wanted to:
✅ Use their rental savings to invest in property now
✅ Buy in an area where they could afford the repayments
✅ Build long-term wealth while living cost-effectively
✅ Secure a family-friendly investment that could one day become their home
With support from IPS Buyer’s Agents, they were able to secure this high-yielding investment in a suburb with solid growth potential.
Why Flinders View?
Flinders View is a consistent performer in the Ipswich region thanks to:
✅ Affordable entry prices with room for growth
✅ Strong rental demand from local workers and families
✅ Proximity to schools, shops, and healthcare
✅ Quick connections to both Ipswich CBD and the Brisbane motorway network
With an annualised capital growth rate of 6.0%, it’s an ideal market for entry-level investors and young families looking to establish equity early.
How IPS Buyer’s Agents Delivered
✔️ Identified a suburb with the right balance of growth, affordability, and yield
✔️ Secured a property with strong fundamentals and tenant appeal
✔️ Ensured finance was structured correctly with Moreton Bay Finance Broker
✔️ Aligned the purchase with the client’s long-term housing and wealth-building goals
Looking to Invest While Living in Defence Housing?
If you’re in the Defence Force and want to leverage reduced rent to build your future, IPS Buyer’s Agents can help you make a smart move—just like we did for this Flinders View client.
📞 Contact us today to start your journey toward long-term property wealth.