Buy at launch, sell at possession
The strategy, and what it really costs.
Buying at launch and selling at or after possession can work — but only if you count every cost on the way in and the way out. Below are the costs and the conditions we look for before suggesting a launch. We do not give return figures, projections, or guaranteed outcomes.
Entry costs
- Stamp duty
- Registration
- GST
- Floor rise
- Parking
- Club charges
Exit costs
- Capital gains tax
- Developer transfer fee
- Resale brokerage
We are property agents, not tax or investment advisers — confirm the tax position with your chartered accountant.
Before we suggest a launch
Four conditions that must hold.
Delivery record
The developer has a track record of completing projects on or near the promised date.
Runway to possession
Enough time remains between launch and possession for the position to make sense.
Real end-user demand
Genuine buyers, not just other investors, would want to live in the finished project.
Permitted transfer or resale clause
The agreement allows assignment or resale on terms you can actually use.
Want a break-even sheet?
Tell us the launch and your numbers. We'll lay out the entry and exit costs so you can see the break-even, with no return promise attached.