Recent content by harry

I have finally spent some time in Brisbane this week. Now looking at suburbs further from CDB than my Sydney/Melbourne properties. Have noticed property in Hamilton (new freehold townhouse - one of three) in Winchester street area. There is no value add opportunity but immediate good rental and...

I will let you know how I go in Brisbane when I get there - JACQUE. I have just completed purchasing a property in Melbourne which took more time than I expected. Now looking to purchase in Sydney and/or Brisbane by the end of year or early next year. Not rushing the next purchase as market has...

I finally purchased a property in Kensington (kensington Hill) which settled last month - was initial recommendation from DUNNO- thanks. Also thanks to everyone else for your feedback. Now looking to purchase in Sydney and/or Brisbane. Regards, Harry

I live in NSW and wish to buy 3 IP's in next 3-6 months - Melbourne, Brisbane and maybe a unit in Sydney if funds left over. Have $2m to invest ($1m plus 50% LVR). Have 11 properties in NSW of which 3 are in Sydney. I don't know Brisbane very well and due to not living there my research time...

(Mary & Mat) Brief street details for these suburbs would be appreciated. I will spend couple of days in Melbourne next weekend. My budget could extend to dearer suburbs if I spend less in Brisbane/Sydney. I presently have an open mind and will narrow my search area after this visit. However...

Thanks for your thoughts Kenny & Player. I am beginning to formulate a profile of these areas and will narrow list down to inspect a few on site. Will let you know how I go. Any further information still appreciated. Harry

Thanks everyone for feedback. I will visit Melbourne shortly with further visits as required over next couple of months and need to narrow to 2 to 3 search areas. I would have purchased in 2009 but spent that time (maybe too much) acquiring two Sydney properties. It then took 4 months to get...

Joe, I am also looking to purchase IP in Melbourne. Being from NSW I wish to narrow my searching to a couple of areas. Will be visiting Melbourne shortly. I suspect Hawthorn prices above my budget of $700,000 - $900,000. From your research what can I buy there (non strata) with my budget. Harry

I live in NSW and wish to buy 3 IP's in next 3-6 months - Melbourne, Brisbane and maybe a unit in Sydney if funds left over. Have $2m to invest ($1m plus 50% LVR). Have 11 properties in NSW of which 3 are in Sydney. I don't know Melbourne very well and due to not living there my research time is...

Thanks for replies. I finished up buying two terraces at the end of last year - Forrest Lodge & Alexandria. Enmore property would have been OK but I was still researching prices. Harry

Thanks everyone for feedback. I did further research and will go with EBA or Terri Scheer with property purchases this year. I did use GIO again for property purchase at end of last year - lower premiuim but as I said I have found them not good for small claims. I'll review that premium this...

I would appreciate any recommendations for a good landlords insurance policy. I have 9 IP'S in NSW. Already use NRMA (however $10,000 maximum for malicious damage concerns me), CGU (a bit expensive) & GIO (problems with a claim - my only claim with any company).

Looking at a property to purchase in Enmore. I don't live in Sydney but wondering where main flight paths are in relation to Marian street? They appear to be slightly to the west of here. Also how does this area compare with Newtown North which I am slightly familiar with? Harry