43 Raymond Street, Fairview Downs, Hamilton

43 Raymond Street offers an attractive rental investment opportunity in established Fairview Downs, with an expected rental of $570–$590 per week compared with the suburb’s median of $550 per week. This supports a gross yield of approximately 5.04%, providing a solid income profile for a modern, low-maintenance two-bedroom home. Current market data places the Fairview Downs median sale price at approximately $749,000, giving investors access to an established Hamilton suburb with a proven residential market.

Fairview Downs has recorded capital growth of 5.71% over the past 10 years and 5.16% over 20 years, demonstrating consistent long-term demand. The suburb’s location within northern Hamilton also provides access to a broad tenant pool, with employment, education, retail and essential services all within easy reach. Nearby Chartwell Shopping Centre provides extensive retail and dining options, while The Base and the wider Te Rapa commercial area provide access to major shopping, services and employment.

Connectivity is another key investment advantage. Fairview Downs is well positioned for travel across Hamilton, with access towards the central city, Te Rapa and the wider Waikato through the city's major arterial network. Local amenities such as Fairview Downs Superette are close by, while the central city provides further access to employment, education, healthcare, retail and entertainment. This accessibility helps support demand from tenants seeking convenient commuting options without being located directly in the central city.

Hamilton is continuing to invest in transport infrastructure to support population and employment growth. Council projects include further four-laning of Wairere Drive and upgrades to the Te Rapa corridor to improve network capacity and support growth, while the wider Peacocke programme has delivered new roads and infrastructure supporting more than 7,000 future homes. The completed Whatukooruru Drive also strengthens connections between Peacocke, SH3 and the wider Hamilton network. Combined with Fairview Downs' established location, rental demand above the suburb median and consistent historical capital growth, these factors support the property's long-term investment fundamentals.