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    Have we missed the boat

    Hi All So I keep hearing from BA's, PM's and so on that the prices we saw in 2001-2003, will never be seen again. Now 'never' is a bold statement but how hard is it for say Gen Y to to ever obtain that same capital growth. Suburbs like Kawana on the Sunshine Coast 150k increased to 450k and...
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    Karri St - Woodridge

    Hi All Looking at the Woodridge area, a few places with 3br upstairs and 2br down. Good sub-let or family rental potential. What are the vacancy rates like in this suburb? I know what the area is like in terms of socio-ecominc, cultures and soon but as discussed on a few threads there is more...
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    Purchase with friend or GF

    Hi All, So the scenario I pose is the following: Use deposit and purchase with a close friend or GF. My concern is using my only deposit as I would need to save all over again for the next chance to buy. Now obviously there are many variables so let's assume the following: I know...
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    Finding a bargain

    Hi All Looking at an IP in the first quarter of the new year, criteria is cash flow positive and under market value, just wondering your thoughts on the best approach in finding something like this. I have considered BA, I'm in the Brisbane area so I am aware of some BA's through this forum...
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    Commercial options for vacant land

    Hi All, An opportunity has arisen to develop a commercial space in the Landsborough area near the train station. Just wondering what options I have, thoughts include: - Storage spaces - Medical centre/office space Currently there is a house on the property however that will be removed...
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    Thoughts on this property

    Hi All Just wanted your thoughts on this in terms of price and area. Seems quite good, 8.8% yield although right next to the highway. Does anyone have any knowledge of the area? Thanks http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-kingston-112397187
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    CBA Fixed Rates Lowest in 22 years

    Looking at first IP - thoughts on fixing? http://www.news.com.au/money/banking/commonwealth-bank-cuts-fixed-rates-on-mortgages/story-e6frfmcr-1226494184646
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    Thoughts on this as an IP

    http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-sippy+downs-111599183 5.5% property management fees B/C $5700 Rates $1600 Owner has to pay elec and water as well. Period of a few weeks a year not rented due to Christmas holidays. Cheers
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    RBA lowers cash rate to 3.25%

    Interesting....
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    Why is everyone not doing it?

    Hi All As a newbie I was just wondering why more people (the average Joe) are not using property as an investment. What is stopping people from entering, is it raising the deposit? I cannot fathom why more people are not taking advantage of IP and having another person pay off an asset. I...
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    Thoughts on this Brisbane Unit

    Hi All Just wondering what your thoughts are on this investment unit. BC and rates are around $163 a week, notwithstanding that it appears to rent for 600pw. I would borrow around 330 with repayments around 2k pm, so therefore a slight gap to fill. Thoughts...
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    Thoughts?? Location and Price Very Good

    Hi All, Just wondering what your thoughts are on the below property, appears to ok although it has been on he market for some time. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-new+farm-109161831
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    New to the game

    Hi All So I am new to this forum and firstly would like to say hi and it is great to part of such a knowledgeable group. I have a few starting questions and any help would be greatly appreciated. I looking at getting into the market this year, I live in the Brisbane area so will...
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    1 Bedroom - Brisbane City

    Hi All, So I wanted your thoughts on a 1 Bedroom unit in Brisbane CBD around the 300k mark, 3.8k BC but no car park. 2006 Building – looks the goods and it has a study that can fit a single bed. My question is, at renting it out at $520 a week (long term tennants already there) what are...
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