Property Strategies
Buy and Hold
Buy and hold is the most familiar property strategy: purchase a quality asset and keep it for the long term, letting time and compounding do the work.
Time in the market
The core idea behind buy and hold is that quality property tends to reward patience. By holding for many years, investors aim to ride out short-term swings and benefit from long-run value growth and rising rents, while transaction costs are spread over a long period.
It is a strategy that favours discipline over activity — you are not trying to time the market, only to stay in it.
Who it suits
Buy and hold tends to suit investors who want a relatively hands-off approach and have the borrowing stability to hold through different conditions. It relies on choosing a solid asset in the first place and being able to service the loan over time.
Getting set up
We introduce you to independent, licensed buyers' agents and brokers who help you select an asset and structure finance for the long haul. We do not provide investment advice or guarantee returns.
Related reading
- How to buy an investment property — the full purchase process from finance to settlement.
- Property manager introductions — keeping a long-term hold tenanted and maintained.
Frequently asked questions
How long is long term for buy and hold?
There is no fixed rule, but the strategy is generally built around holding for many years rather than months, to ride out short-term swings.
Is buy and hold low effort?
It is relatively hands-off once set up, but choosing the right asset and maintaining serviceability still require care and good advice.