House-and-land packages are growing in popularity among property investors as the desire to live in a new home continues to rise.

The challenge for investors is choosing wisely from the thousands of packages being offered by developers, which require carefully scrutiny, research and plenty of research.

Making the right choice about location, price, builder, design, materials and customisation (to name just a few) will be crucial to ensuring your investment is sound and will deliver a substantial return.

These 10 tips will help you understand house-and-land packages and make an informed decision to secure the best possible investment.