Case Studies
At Wellfound, success isn’t measured by how many properties you own. Here’s how our clients are turning strategy into results.
How we measure success
- Every case study reflects a real client outcome, not a projection. We report purchase price, yield and valuation exactly as they occurred.
- Growth figures are based on independent market appraisals and comparable sales, not asking prices or vendor estimates.
- Yield is always shown gross (rental income divided by purchase price, before expenses), so figures are comparable across properties.
- We reference independent sources, including RBA interest rate and affordability data and ABS housing and demographic statistics, when assessing market conditions at time of purchase.
Erskineville, NSW
First-home buyers James and Elaine were expecting their first child and wanted a character home on a quiet, leafy street in Erskineville, close to shops, with a garden.
Suburb: Erskineville, NSW
Purchase Type: 2 bdr Character semi (owner-occupier)
Comparable Sales Range: $1.65M–$1.95M
Purchase Price: $1,630,000
Outcome: Secured pre-auction, below every comparable sale in the immediate area, locking in instant equity for future renovations through a negotiation built around the vendor's settlement timing rather than the guide price.
Darwin, NT
Young professional couple were getting priced out of their local market, so they turned to investing as a way to fund a future home purchase.
Suburb: Rosebery, NT
Purchase Type: House (810sqm)
Purchase Price: $557,000
Yield: 5.4% gross
Growth Outlook: Double-digit potential over 5 years
Recent Valuation: $680,000
Outcome: Property positioned well for growth, with revaluation reflecting a +$123,000 price increase in less than 12 months.
Valuation based on an independent market appraisal. See "How we measure success" above for our methodology.
Rockingham, WA
High-income couple renting in Sydney, planning a potential career move while looking to start a family.
Suburb: Parmelia, WA
Purchase type: House (734sqm)
Purchase Price: $515,000 + purchase costs
Last Valuation: $780,000
Capital Growth: +$265,000 (+51%) in ~2 years
Equity Released: ~$182,000
Outcome: Equity recycled into the couple’s future purchases.
Capital growth and equity figures based on an independent market appraisal. See "How we measure success" above for our methodology.
FAQ
What is gross yield?
Gross yield is the property's annual rental income divided by its purchase price, before expenses like rates, insurance and management fees. It's a quick way to compare rental return across properties, though it doesn't reflect actual cash flow.
How do valuations work?
We base valuation figures on independent market appraisals and comparable sales, not asking prices or vendor estimates. Valuations reflect a point in time and move with market conditions, so figures shown are what was measured, not a guarantee of future value.
How do we assess suburbs?
We look at supply and demand fundamentals, infrastructure spend, affordability and demographic trends, drawing on sources like the RBA and ABS. The goal is areas positioned to perform, not suburbs that are simply popular right now.
Are these results typical?
No two purchases perform identically. Growth and yield depend on the property, timing and market conditions at purchase, so the outcomes shown here reflect specific clients and timeframes, not a guaranteed result. We use these case studies to show our process, not to promise a particular return.
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