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I am thinking about a temporary relocation to WA (5yrs), looking at the Dalkeith area and just looking for any recommendations (or traps) to look for, I would look at purchasing with view to IP when time is up, (if I dont decide to stay) All opinions are welcome and appreciated. Big Tone

I have a question. I bought a three bed townhouse last year for $176000 and is currently returning $260/wk rent, another in the complex is now for sale although this is a two bedder and asking price is $200K and I reckon rent should be about $250/wk, so the question, if I pay close to asking...

Just bought a house with pool.........the vendor wishes to stay on for 6mths.............great.............we are just about to settle and draw up lease agreement and the vendor now wants me to maintain the pool at my cost or drop the rent! Any one have experience with this Appreciated...

Does in increase in rent have any influence (to a valuer) in regards to increase in CG? Big T

I am looking for an architect/draftsmen for a new project I wanting to undertake in western sydney- Penrith area.........can anyone recommend? Regards Big Tone

Looking for some info from any one regarding Cooma NSW? Big T

Are there many of you investors out there losing tennants to the FHOG and low interest rates? BIG TONE

I am looking at a townhouse....$210k, the market rent is about $250/wk but as the owner is in financial trouble due to the sharemarket he wants to sell bet re-lease the prperty back at above market of $270 and has even suggested a long term 3yr lease as he really does not want to move and loves...

I have some one close to me that has about 15k saved up and is entitled to the FHOG (14k), is self employed and has not done a tax return since 2003, although is currently sorting out this mess regarding his financials, and all this was due to some ill health issues (eg Crohns disease) he is...

ANyone who has used a project manager in the past, what/how do they charge? And was it worth it?Would you use them again? Big Tone

Need to ask some questions! Big Tone

Channel 10s first story tonight was the rental squeeze in sydney and said "experts" say that rents will increase by 50 % within 5 yrs.......... What do you think? Big Tone

I had a look at a commercial property today for 250k that also has a two bed unit above total rent is $400/wk but the real estate has stated that the current rentals are under market and suggest the another $100/wk is obtainable. I am hoping to get some advice or info from anybody who has or...

I have just been told by ANZ this morning that Lo doc 80% loans have been scrapped and they only have available Lo Doc 60% loans now available, has anyone else come acroos this issue and can you recommend another finance source that may be a little more helpful! Regards Big T

To all forumites on the capaital gains strategy, who of you feel that if you were to buy a property in an Australian capital city at or less than or equal to fair market value today, that that property will double in value in 10 years time? Why/Why Not? Or your thoughts on whether it will...

Is a deceased estate as good as a motgagee sale? Your thoughts are appreciated. Big T

I am looking at a three bed,top floor unit in sydney @$440k (currently waiting for valuer to give me a full valuation)the owner has started the renovation and has completely gutted the unit and I mean completely........there is nothing, no carpets,no kitchen,no toilets,no lights, nothing. For...

As a general guide due to land ratio/value, houses "should" have higher capital gain (in the long term) than units, right.........? So what is the better strategy allowing for vacancy rates,CG etc etc! Purchasing a complete set of 24 units on 3600m2 worth approx 2mill in Sydneys west, or a...

What would be the downside? Having purchased a three bed townhouse about 6 months ago in a complex of 16, two others have come up for sale ( two bedders ), I am interested in purchasing these other two with a long term view of aquiring the rest if and when they become available over the next...