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    Gold Coast in the lead up to Comm Games?

    True. would you say it would be better to go for a house as an IP, opposed to units? which may become oversupplied with the construction of the village?? J
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    Gold Coast in the lead up to Comm Games?

    Hey Y-man, From what I can see: * new light rail/tram system just put in and due for completion end of 2014 * New upgraded GC public hospital * Extension of Griffith University * New olympic standard swimming centre. * the athletes village construction. * from what i can see...
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    Gold Coast in the lead up to Comm Games?

    Hey all, I have one IP on the Gold Coast in Southport (where most of the Comm Games action is happening)? My question for veteran investors is, should I capitalise on this major event and buy another house (3x2) of pair of units (1x1 ea) in the area, in the lead up to the Commonwealth...
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    Retaining wall advice

    We are landscaping our PPOR and need to some suggestions for: * Retaining wall - Brick? Sleepers? what colour, style, material * low maintenance plants to put in the bed between the fence and retaining wall. The current brick wall is on a massive lean and about to collapse. any links...
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    Adding value/equity without major renovation

    I think it can really depend upon the street as well. If your house is in a street where most of the houses are pretty rough looking from a street view, I would definitely redo/add a feature front fence, landscaping, fresh paint/render and repaint the gutters and fascia. I have done all...
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