Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min · 3 segments
What if the strongest property investment opportunities are hiding in markets that offer both high rental yields and proven capital growth? In this episode, we examine the latest The Pulse results…
Terry RyderHost
The quarterly editions of the Pulse Report consistently deliver strong results for investors who follow its recommendations, not only on high rental yields, but also on capital growth.
And the primary purpose of the Pulse Report is to identify 50 markets across Australia that have rental yields well above the average.
When combined with the depreciation benefits outlined by experts, Washington Brown, they provide genuine possibilities for positive cash flow investments.
And in the wake of the federal budget in May, the attraction of positive cash flow properties is greater than ever.
But our selection criteria for the 25 house markets and the 25 unit markets with high rental yields has another core factor.
And this is where the Pulse becomes one of the best investment guides in the nation.
Invariably, the locations pinpointed for their high returns also give buyers great value growth.
For this new edition of the report, we have taken a look back at the August 2024 edition.
The 50 locations nominated in that report two years ago have delivered exceptional returns since then.
Every one of the 50 locations in the August 2024 report have recorded positive capital growth with an average uplift of 38.4%.
Rental growth has been equally strong at an average of almost 15% and nine of the markets featured in the report two years ago have recorded rental growth above 20%.
So to summarise the key points on how the Pulse delivers for investors who followed its recommendations, 48 of the 50 locations have recorded capital growth above 20% over two years, and 40 of them have recorded growth above 30%.
Queensland was a standout state, averaging 43% capital growth across its 22 nominated locations, with affordable unit markets like Woodridge and Kipper Ring in the Greater Brisbane area topping that list.
Woodridge units grew 72% from $336,000 to $580,000 in terms of median unit prices, and Kipper Ring units increased 56% from $440,000 to $685,000.
This provides further evidence that units are not only providing higher rental yields and cheaper entry prices than houses, generally speaking, but they're also delivering excellent capital growth.
The quarterly editions of the Pulse Report consistently deliver strong results for investors who follow its recommendations, not only on high rental yields, but also on capital growth.
And the primary purpose of the Pulse Report is to identify 50 markets across Australia that have rental yields well above the average.
When combined with the depreciation benefits outlined by experts, Washington Brown, they provide genuine possibilities for positive cash flow investments.
And in the wake of the federal budget in May, the attraction of positive cash flow properties is greater than ever.
But our selection criteria for the 25 house markets and the 25 unit markets with high rental yields has another core factor.
And this is where the Pulse becomes one of the best investment guides in the nation.
Invariably, the locations pinpointed for their high returns also give buyers great value growth.
For this new edition of the report, we have taken a look back at the August 2024 edition.
The 50 locations nominated in that report two years ago have delivered exceptional returns since then.
Every one of the 50 locations in the August 2024 report have recorded positive capital growth with an average uplift of 38.4%.
Rental growth has been equally strong at an average of almost 15% and nine of the markets featured in the report two years ago have recorded rental growth above 20%.
So to summarise the key points on how the Pulse delivers for investors who followed its recommendations, 48 of the 50 locations have recorded capital growth above 20% over two years, and 40 of them have recorded growth above 30%.
Queensland was a standout state, averaging 43% capital growth across its 22 nominated locations, with affordable unit markets like Woodridge and Kipper Ring in the Greater Brisbane area topping that list.
Woodridge units grew 72% from $336,000 to $580,000 in terms of median unit prices, and Kipper Ring units increased 56% from $440,000 to $685,000.
This provides further evidence that units are not only providing higher rental yields and cheaper entry prices than houses, generally speaking, but they're also delivering excellent capital growth.
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