A question we’ve probably all asked ourselves at some point is whether a house or a unit would be the best investment choice for residential real estate. It’s a fair question too, because limiting our options to either one or the other can make it more difficult to invest, particularly in a rising market. Firstly, let’s look at the advantages of buying a unit as a residential real estate investment: Affordability. The main driver for investors buying units. Median unit prices are noticeably lower than median house prices in every capital city in Australia. Lower maintenance. Units are arguably easier