Rentvesting in NSW:
How First-Time Buyers Are Building Wealth Without Living in Their Property
For many first-time buyers in NSW, the dream of owning a home where they actually want to live feels out of reach. Rising property prices in popular suburbs have forced buyers to rethink their strategy. That’s where rentvesting comes in—a smart way to get onto the property ladder without giving up lifestyle choices.
Instead of buying their first home to live in, rentvestors rent where they want to live (close to work, family, or lifestyle hubs) and buy an investment property in an affordable location that still offers long-term growth potential. With the right mortgage broker guidance and a skilled buyer’s agent helping you source the right property, rentvesting can be a powerful way to start building wealth.
Why Rent-vesting is Gaining Popularity in NSW
Flexibility: Live where you want without being tied down to a high mortgage in an expensive suburb.
Affordability: Buy in a suburb where prices are within reach while still benefiting from property ownership.
Investment Growth: Build equity and rental income from an area with potential for capital growth.
Tax Benefits: Many costs of owning an investment property can be tax deductible.
As a mortgage broker, I help buyers navigate different lenders’ rules, find competitive rates, and maximise borrowing capacity. As a buyer’s agent, I take care of property search, shortlisting, and negotiating to ensure you purchase a high-performing investment—not just any property.
A Common Scenario for First-Time Buyers
Let’s say you want to live in Sydney’s Inner West but can’t afford the $1M+ price tag for even a small unit. Instead, you rent in the Inner West for lifestyle reasons but buy an investment property in an area like Campbelltown, Liverpool, or Wollondilly—suburbs with strong rental demand and more affordable entry points.
This way, you’re still in the market, building wealth, and keeping your options open for the future.
👉 You can also explore our guide to the Top NSW Suburbs for First-Time Home Buyers in 2025
for inspiration.
Challenges of Rent-vesting
Rentvesting isn’t without its hurdles:
Loan approval: Lenders assess investment loans differently than owner-occupier loans.
Cash flow management: Balancing rent, mortgage repayments, and maintenance costs requires planning.
Future goals: You’ll need a clear strategy to decide when and if you’ll move into your investment property.
That’s why working with both a mortgage broker and a buyer’s agent is crucial—you get the finance structured correctly and the property strategy aligned with your long-term goals.
How Truth Group Helps Rent-vestors
At Truth Group, I help first-time buyers who want to enter the market through rentvesting. My dual services as a mortgage broker and buyer’s agent mean you don’t have to juggle multiple professionals—I provide everything under one roof:
Loan Structuring (Mortgage Broker): Maximise borrowing capacity, plan tax-effective strategies, and access a wide panel of lenders.
Property Sourcing (Buyer’s Agent): Research suburbs, shortlist high-growth opportunities, and negotiate the right deal for you.
Long-Term Planning: Build a strategy that can grow into a portfolio over time.
If you already own a property, you might also want to see how a paid-off home can help you borrow more when expanding your portfolio.
Final Thoughts
Rentvesting in NSW allows first-time buyers to enjoy the lifestyle they want today while still building wealth through property ownership. It’s not about compromising—it’s about being strategic.
At Truth Group, I bring together mortgage broking and buyer’s agent services to give first-time buyers a clear path into the property market. Whether you’re buying to live in, invest, or both, I’ll guide you step by step.
Ready to explore rentvesting? Contact me today to see how you can get started.
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