How to Use ProptyWise Insights

How to use Proptywise Insights

Turn property research into a clearer decision process

Understand the purpose of all seven Proptywise Insights tabs—from suburb screening and property assessment to financial fit, comparison, due diligence, portfolio planning and a dedicated First Home Action Plan.

Seven guided workflows Clear high-level guidance Australian property focus

Choose the right report

Begin with the property question you need to answer, then choose the report that best matches your current stage.

1
Still choosing a location? Begin with Market Screen to create a suburb shortlist.
2
Already considering a suburb or property? Use Property Intelligence, Financial Fit or Compare.
3
Preparing to make a decision? Move to Due Diligence and Portfolio Strategy.
4
Buying your first home? Use First Home Action Plan for stage-based readiness checks, missing actions and purchase blockers.
One connected research process

What Proptywise Insights helps you do

Replace scattered notes and guesswork with a more consistent way to research suburbs, assess property opportunities, test financial comfort and plan your next move.

Research faster

Build a clearer view of suburb and property fit without restarting the analysis each time.

Compare consistently

Review different suburbs or property scenarios against the same goals, budget and risk lens.

Decide with more structure

Move from early research to financial checks, due diligence and portfolio planning with clearer next steps.

01

Market Screen

Use this tab to shortlist or benchmark suburbs using a selected market metric and timeframe.

What it does

It screens stronger or weaker suburbs based on the metric and timeframe you choose.

  • Rental yield
  • Price growth
  • Vacancy and demand

Best use case

Use it when you want to narrow down a suburb shortlist before deeper analysis.

  • Top 10 or bottom 10
  • Specific state
  • Specific metric and timeframe

Example request

Best 10 suburbs in NSW for rental yield over the last 12 months.

How to use Market Screen

  1. Choose the market area and performance measure you want to review.
  2. Add your broad budget, strategy and risk preferences.
  3. Generate a shortlist and use it as the starting point for deeper research.
02

Property Intelligence

Use this tab when you want a report for one suburb and a specific property brief.

What it does

It helps you understand whether a suburb suits the type of property you are considering.

  • Buyer and tenant appeal
  • Strengths and risks
  • Strategy alignment

Best use case

Use it when you already have a suburb in mind and want to test a property idea there.

  • One suburb
  • One property type
  • One investment brief

Example request

A three-bedroom townhouse in Sutherland, in good condition, with a budget of $900,000 to $1.1 million.

How to use Property Intelligence

  1. Choose one suburb and describe the type of property you are considering.
  2. Add your broad budget, strategy and priorities.
  3. Generate the report to review the opportunity’s strengths, risks and overall fit.
03

Financial Fit

Use this tab to pressure-test affordability, cash flow and your available financial buffer before committing.

What it does

It helps you understand whether the deal appears financially strong, manageable or stretched.

  • Repayment comfort
  • Cash-flow pressure testing
  • Buffer and risk review

Best use case

Use it when you know the likely purchase price and want to test whether it suits your finances.

  • Owner-occupier or investor
  • Known deposit and income
  • Estimated rent and costs

Example request

A purchase at $850,000 with a 20% deposit, a 6.19% interest rate and household income of $210,000.

How to use Financial Fit

  1. Enter a realistic purchase scenario and your broad financial position.
  2. Include the main income, loan, expense and buffer assumptions.
  3. Review whether the scenario appears comfortable, manageable or financially stretched.
04

Compare

Use this tab to compare two or three suburb opportunities using the same decision framework.

What it does

It helps you identify where each suburb or property play is stronger for your goals.

  • Side-by-side comparison
  • Two-way or three-way assessment
  • Strategy-based recommendation

Best use case

Use it when you already have two or three shortlisted options and need to choose between them.

  • Suburb A versus Suburb B
  • Optional Suburb C
  • Compare by budget and property type

Example request

Compare Sutherland versus Epping, or Sutherland versus Epping versus Orange.

How to use Compare

  1. Add two or three shortlisted suburb or property opportunities.
  2. Apply the same budget, strategy and risk criteria to each option.
  3. Review the side-by-side findings before deciding which opportunity deserves deeper research.
05

Due Diligence

Use this tab to pressure-test a real property before deciding whether to move forward.

What it does

It helps you review pricing logic, likely risks and practical red flags before buying.

  • Check red flags
  • Review price and rent assumptions
  • Support a clearer buying decision

Best use case

Use it when you have a real property or listing in mind and need a practical pre-purchase screen.

  • Property already identified
  • Real asking price
  • Risk-focused review

Example request

A two-bedroom apartment in Sutherland at $1.05 million with estimated rent of $760 per week.

How to use Due Diligence

  1. Add the property or listing you are seriously considering.
  2. Provide the main price, property and strategy information available.
  3. Use the report to identify questions, risks and checks that may require independent verification.
06

Portfolio Strategy

Use this tab to assess whether a purchase is the right next move for your broader property plan.

What it does

It helps you think beyond one deal and assess fit, diversification, sequencing and next-step logic.

  • Next-move clarity
  • Growth-versus-yield balance
  • Portfolio-level decision support

Best use case

Use it when you need to decide whether a purchase improves your wider strategy.

  • First property or expanding portfolio
  • Diversification or sequencing guidance
  • A clearer next-step view

Example request

An investor with one Sydney property considering Adelaide for diversification and better yield.

How to use Portfolio Strategy

  1. Describe your current portfolio position and the opportunity you are considering.
  2. Add your main goal, risk comfort and long-term direction.
  3. Review whether the proposed purchase appears to support diversification, balance and sequencing.
07

First Home Action Plan NEW

Use this tab for a personalised first-home buying plan that highlights readiness, possible gaps and practical next steps.

What it does

It turns your current buying position into a clear and practical action plan.

  • Readiness overview
  • Possible preparation gaps
  • Priority next actions

Best use case

Use it at any stage of the first-home journey, from early preparation through to making an offer.

  • Understanding what is ready
  • Identifying what may need attention
  • Planning the next practical step

Example request

A first-home buyer preparing to make an offer who wants a clearer view of readiness, possible blockers and the next checks to complete.

How to use First Home Action Plan

  1. Choose your current stage in the first-home buying journey.
  2. Provide a high-level summary of your finance, property and preparation position.
  3. Generate an action plan showing readiness gaps, priority checks and practical next steps.

Ready to use Proptywise Insights?

Start with the question you need to answer, enter the most accurate information available and use each report as part of a structured property research process.