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    Strata title block of units

    Could you advise how long it would take and how costly it might be to strata a block of 6 units in regional NSW? Has this been successful for anyone? I am looking to split up and sell on some of the block and keep some for rental investment.
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    Sydney opportunities...

    Sydney opportunities Hi Oscar as an alternative to Potts Point, have you thought of Jacksons Landing at Pyrmont? Very close to CBD (walking distance) great views of harbour, parking for all units, nice community feel, pet friendly, good amenities and excellent security. We lived there for 4...
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    Bathurst

    Thanks for the responses to my queries re areas in Bathurst to avoid/buy. Brute, is the top end of town essentially the town centre or further out and are there streets that are more rentable than others? The chart is very handy, thanks for that. Vvsingh, rents in Bathurst appear expensive...
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    Bathurst

    Happy New Investing Year everyone! I hope someone on the forum may be familiar with Bathurst and may offer some advice. A recent turn of events has meant that a family member may be enrolling as a full time student at CSU in Bathurst this year. Question: If he and his wife (works full...
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    London property

    Thanks for all the insight from the Brits out there. Local knowledge is invaluable and I appreciate your comments very much. I have to agree about the negative gearing culture that we have become used to in Australia, quite foreign to other investors - see for instance the article in the...
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    London property

    Thank you for your help with my interest in London property. A question for Fudge, why do you think that interest rates are too high to invest at the moment - HSBC has just released a 1.99% loan fixed for 2 years. Agreed, the 40% deposit required is steep, but wow, we can't get a rate like that...
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    London property

    Thanks for the info Cath. I am a UK resident and have a daughter based in London. I am looking in Central London for best CG and rental return. What are your thoughts on the vacancy rates at the moment and possible areas to concentrate on? Thanks again.
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    London property

    I am looking for information re the current status of RE in and around Central London. Does anyone know of authoritative websites where I can find what property last sold for, areas to research, maybe an excellent RE agent, info about mortgage lending, in fact, anything about investing in...
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    Local government zoning

    can anyone tell me exactly what 2C2 means when applied to residential areas within Ku-ring-gai council's juristiction? Thanks
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    New mattress

    Thank you for all your replies. I suspect that the mattress in question is due for replacement and would do so in a heartbeat if we were continuing to rent this apartment furnished. If we sell it then we will remove the furniture, and if it doesn't sell then we will still remove the furniture...
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    New mattress

    We have a new tenant in our furnished unit in inner Sydney. He has asked for a new mattress for the master bedroom. Since he only has a three month lease and the unit is on the market, I am reluctatnt to buy anything else for this property but want to be fair to this tenant. Two questions: do I...
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    UK property forums

    Does anyone know of a comparable property investment forum such as this in the UK or Ireland?
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    FHOG - co-ownership

    Thanks for the replies, I feared as much. I have been researching this and have found eligibility requirements a little ambiguous - hence the question to the forum. I understood the part about both applicants for the grant needing to be first home owners but couldn't find anything about if...
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    FHOG - co-ownership

    Yes, I own property jointly with my husband.
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    FHOG - co-ownership

    Hi everyone This is probably a well-worn subject, but can you explain the rules regarding two buyers buying a property together, and the eligibility of one applying for the First Home Owners Plus grant in NSW? I am thinking of sharing the purchase with my daughter, who meets all the eligibility...
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