Recent content by BillyGoat

I am currently on the hunt for an investment property. I have been in my current job for 5 years and have been offered another job on a higher salary. Would you: a) purchase the IP while in my current job when I can show several years of continuous employment; b) purchase the IP after I...

Thanks for the great insight and feedback. Is there a fee to get the upfront valuation?

I am looking to refinance our PPOR then release equity to buy an IP. I would like to get a couple of valuations up front and go with the bank that values it the highest. I have heard CBA and Macquarie do upfront valuations. Which other banks do upfront valuations without first having to...

Can anyone recommend a good quantity surveyor servicing the Gladstone area? Pls feel free to direct me to another thread if this has been discussed before. :D

As tcoraro said I am 99% happy with the property - the developer has done a great job. At the same time if the 9 metre tree falls on the house I could also be 100% unhappy. And as it overhangs a laneway and a block of apartments next door - well I dont even want to think about how unhappy they...

I bought a property from a developer. The developer appears to have done some cost cutting towards the end of the project. Many things are not in accordance with the plans endorsed by council. A couple of examples: A large tree overhanging the living room was supposed to be removed. It...

Rooster, I think you are right. Just had a good look at prices being advertised at the moment and think a lower listing price is in order. Thanks for the feedback.

Hi James, great feedback. I think I will advertise furnished and unfurnished price, I already have couch a few beds etc. did you buy stuff new or on ebay/gumtree. Did you fully furnish ie cutlery plates etc or just the main furniture items? Does anyone have any thoughts on how much to...

I have an IP in Gladstone and am considering furnishing it. it's an older 4x2 highset. I have read up on the general pros and cons of furnishing but was hoping for some feedback from those who have furnished IPs in the Gladstone market. Was it easier or harder to rent out?

Im looking at buying an IP in Gladstone. Found one I'm interested in - 4bd, 2bath in kin kora. Highest Queenslander built around 1980. Keen to hear thoughts from those familiar with Gladstone market on whether a house of this profile is likely to rent out ok in this area. Can pm the...

I used Ron Monroe at Onyx Legal who specialise in property investing. Very efficient and thorough, good price too. I have no interest other than he did a good job :p

I am new to the forum but have been following this thread for a month or two. What a fabulous thread, bigtone, rooster and mattnz your insights have been fantastic. Just wanted to throw something out there. I recently put an offer in on a property in Gladstone. My offer was strong and I left...

What a fantastic forum, thanks for your comments!! JWR - I called REA on the day the previous contract was due to go unconditional. He told me the vendor had given purchaser a 2 week extension. I asked if issue was this finance or B&P and he said both.*If I ask the agent specifically why it...

I have a contract on an IP. The previous contact fell through and I am not sure if it was due to finance or building and pest issues. The B&P report came through today and reads: "Slight cracks are evident to various concrete panels due to movement in the structure.":eek: It also says...