Ben & Chloe’s Journey from First Investment to a Growing Property Portfolio

CASE STUDY |  Ben & Chloe

Properties 2

Capital invested $969,000

Current est. value $1,690,000

Capital uplift $720,000

Starting position

This couple came to APG as homeowners with children and a genuine retirement objective, but also the same reservations many Australians have about the property industry. What changed things was the education piece: understanding how APG’s approach differs from sales-driven models, and how the long game is meant to work.

What Changed

Once they understood the mechanics, they were able to move from hesitation to action and then keep building. Their documented outcomes now show a growing portfolio rather than a one-off purchase.

Results To Date

#	Purchase	Capital invested	Current est. value*	Capital uplift	Growth	Yield Then	Yield Now
1	Aug 2020	$439,000	$885,000	$446,000	101.4%	5.0%	7.1%
2	Jun 2023	$530,000	$804,000	$274,000	51.8%	5.4%	6.4%

* Based on the averaged current-value estimate column in APG's results report (10 Mar 2026).

Client reflection

They later said the learning removed the myths and the fear, and that APG stayed focused on their long-term growth rather than a quick transaction.