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Is this possible for my friends to have been given this advice? They purchased an investment unit 4 years ago for $205K and put $20K deopist and had to pay mortgage insurance. The unit is upstairs in block of 8 and they had no problems renting, no major repairs, no troubles etc. Renting...

I have a friend who has recently married and just purchased a new home with her husband. She purchased a small house 3 years ago and now has 50% equity. Would it be better for her to sell her own house which was her PPOR at cost price (agents say price has not increased since 2008) now and...

http://www.news.com.au/money/property/bloodbath-to-hit-australian-real-estate-property-analyst-jordan-wirsz-says/story-e6frfmd0-1226248472949 My friends have sent me this link and told me to watch out.... scarey! :rolleyes:

I've heard colourbond fences are not liked in Brisbane suburbs- however they seem the best for rentals, especially thinking about termite problems with wooden fences. I am doing a reno and need a new fence. The house will be rented for $450 per week - a modernised 80s house but not super...

Macleay Island - Qld I've been asked for advice by first home owner couple if a house on Maclay Island would be a good option for their first house? They don't seem to mind that they would have to use the ferry every day and it seems to depart every 30 mins. I had a quick look and it...

Hi I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on how high sinking fund should be and how much per year should owners have to contribute. I have a unit in block of 8 and we already have 16K in sinking fund with no large repairs to be done. The roof was replaced a couple of years ago before I...

I have found an 'art deco' house in a lovely area going for auction. It is in original condition with jarrah floor and original wooden door and window frames etc. It really is very charming but is in original very good condition (has been painted about 2 years ago). It even has the original...

I have been looking around in my area (adelaide hills 30 mins from city) because it's close and handy and seems to have good CG. I have seen 2 houses which might be good value although I'm not sure how much work I should do. Both are urgent sales (house 1 gone to NZ and first contract fell...

Just want to run this past experts before I make an offer. I've seen a good solid brick (down) and timber (upstairs) house from the early 80s on very large block, most of which is unusable (1/3 slope). They are asking $325+ It has nice views but is in bushfire prone area with lots of trees near...

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Negative gearing claims soar http://theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17697154%255E25658,00.html Is it a possiblity that the Government will remove Negative Gearing? It has done once before?? Should I be worried?