canberra

I?ve been browsing the past posts on Canberra and I thought it was time to post our situation. We?re looking to buy our first home as a PPOR with a view to future IP in Canberra. My OH currently works in Barton and rents in Kingston. He has been in Canberra just over 12 months. I?m currently...

Hi, If you're in the ACT region, please note these Tuesday nights in your diary now for the year ahead: 18th February 18th March 15th April 20th May 17th June - no meeting in July - 19th August 16th September 21st October 18th November Meetings are held upstairs at the civic...

Canberra's last property downturn took place in 1996, when the Howard Liberal government was elected. Public sector cuts resulted in fewer jobs and many people ended up selling their houses into the face of a soft market. Vacancy rates increased as owners moved out and the market for new...

Things look grim for Canberra http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/pressure-mounts-for-public-service-job-cuts-20131105-2wzt5.html Went to an auction in Curtin, price 10% off their value and vendor decided to sell.

This month we are extremely fortunate to have Angus and Jordan from Heron Todd White attend. If you’re not sure who they are, I’m sure your bank does! Banks are one of the biggest users of valuation services, but why should they get all the golden information? Heron Todd White are Australia’s...

Just saw this in the Canberra Times http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/tax-break-for-granny-flats-out-the-back-in-act-20130823-2shm3.html Wonder what this will do for the rental market... :( Should have kept my last PPOR.... 770m2 and side access - perfect pickings...:rolleyes:

Hi all Due to the oversupply of rentals in the current Canberra market, I am having difficulties renting my 1-br unit (7 weeks and counting…. others have been advertised for longer). The PM is great and we are doing all we can to keep the interest – lowering rent ($40/week and lowering)...

Need some urgent help, please! Does any one know a good property manager (s) in Canberra; preferably in the inner south (Griffith)? Not very happy with our current property mgt agency: no tenant for over 2 months despite many price reductions; no up-to-date or follow-up reports; garden left...

Hi Forumites, I had a call on Friday from my Property manager, who informed me that my tenant was making noises about moving on from my 4 bedroom IP in Nicholls as they had noticed they could get the same for much less. I noted my surprise that I'd not noticed a significant drop in the house...

Hello, I am a beginning property investor and I have been researching property management companies as I would prefer to have someone else managing my properties. I have some questions that I would love to get feedback on from more experienced investors: Would you prefer a percentage...

i bought an IP in Canberra in Feb 2010 (contracts exchanged), paid SD on it in Feb 2011 and settlement of this property is in Dec 2011. SD paid on IP in Canberra can be claimed as a lease document expense. i called ATO's individual tax helpline to find out how to claim the SD and they said...

I am not familiar with this process and would appreciate some guidance. I live on a 850sqm RZ1 block in Canberra and I want to explore the option of building a second dwelling at the rear of the property. I always thought an RZ1 could not be subdivided - reading this document seams to indicate...

Hi Guys, The last Canberra Property Meeting is on the 20th October 2010 same place & time. We will be hearing from two local ladies- Alexandra Scott on Property Management & Kylie Penden manager of ANZ Mobile Lending. We don't sell properties, it's all about information for the...

Every 3rd Wednesday in the month 15th September 2010 Canberra Property Network Meeting This month's line up is...... Martyn O'Connor CEO & Owner of the Parkhill Financial Group + Licensed Financial Adviser. Wealth Creation Through Commercial Property Commercial Property is a...

Wednesday 18th August 2010 Another great month lined up for Canberra Property Network Meetings, mark it down for the 3rd Wednesday in the month! Paul Cussen Director GREENLiGHT Property + Finance Licensed Real Estate Buyers Agent and Mortgage Broker GREENLiGHT P+F specialises...

Wednesday 21st July 2010 Come along to Canberra's Active Property Network Meeting. Everybody Welcome! Beginners to the Advanced.... This month is new and improved! The Active Property Network group has gone NATIONAL, meaning that we are now hosting meetings in EVERY CITY AROUND AUSTRALIA. We...

Hi guys. This month we have 3 experts lined up to tell you about their strategy in building wealth from property. We were lucky to have them attending the meeting for us this month as they will be speaking at the Capital Wealth Conference in more detail so here is your chance to ask one...

19th MAY Canberra Property Network Meeting This month's line up is .... Eugene Dyriw - "Residential Builders Contract" Manager, Residential Division for G.E.Shaw & Associates Eugene is a fully qualified builder with registration in both ACT & NSA. He has extensive trade & related...

Wednesday 21st April Canberra Property Network Meeting It's on again with such a great response last month very exciting! Everybody is welcome!! The line up for April is..... Simon Bismire - "The Next Big Thing in Property" He is an investment property consultant, has been investing for...

Everybody welcome It's the first network meeting for Canberra this year, they will be starting in March and be every 3rd Wednesday in the month. Join in to learn & share your experiences plus meet like minded property investors. We have 3 speakers coming to share their knowledge with you...