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Hi All, So I've recently purchased my second IP... this time, rather than an apartment in Bluechip Sydney which is now CF+, it's a big block of land with a 'old-character home' in Adelaide [AKA. Albatross] My strategy this time around is still long term yield - but the reno's are aimed at...

Thought you may like this photo - the carpet in my new IP... There are floorboards underneath, so now decision to be made whether to strip + polish or new carpet, and perhaps some venetians.

Hi All, 2 part thread, 1st part - I've read around that Independent Town Planners can take alot of the stress (I'm guessing profits too) - out of dealing with council, etc, when looking to do subdivision work which doesn't necessary fit in the the councils apparently strict (BS)...

Hi all, Looking for recommendations for a private surveyor in Adelaide. What type of $ should I be expecting for this service? Thanks.

Hi All, Have just purchased a property (755sq/m in Glandore, SA)! From what I've been told by the REA and neighbours; the vendor is the next door neighbour (currently tennanted but the same bloke owned the 2). On the street every house has a double if not single driveway, yet the...

Hi all, Looking for a recommendation on a PM for the Cammeray area. There must be some people with too much business out there as returning phones calls I have found is a difficult challenge for some..

Hi all, I own a one bedroom apartment in Cammeray but will be moving states soon for work and looking to rent it out. I am currently considering whether to rent it out furnished or non-furnished. My furnishing are nice! as it's the 'stuff' I've been living with, i.e. chrome fridge +...

hi all, Quick question in regards to taking out insurance on an investment property which will be rented out fully furnished. I am soon to be turning my ppor into an investment + plan to leave my appliances/furniture behind. The furnishings themselves are quite expensive and one of the...

Hi all, My apartment has a 'popcorn' ceiling (like this), in the main living/dining room + the bedroom. It's a one bedroom in Cammeray, 48 sq meters. of which probably about 39sq is popcorned. My questions are threefold, 1. Has anyone done this? If so, what were the costs (if...

Hi all, The apartment below http://www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=2008138898 Seems *very* reasonably priced for a one bedder especially so close to the city and with a carpark. The agent says its zoned for a short-term lease only (up to 3 months), but you could live...

Hi all, Quick question; As the more and more I've read I can see the value in investing in a torrens title over Strata apartments. To clarify Sydney, I would say 3km from the city. Meaning inner city suburbs, ie. as far as Redfern, Darlinghurst, Glebe. I know you can look hard and find...

Hi all, I was looking at the following property, http://www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=2008037229 1 bedroom in the city for 300k - Cheap! It comes with a disclosure mentioning - "Strata levies are $1813.70 per quarter. This building is currently under administrator...

Hi all, Has anyone used this site before? http://www.cashflowcapital.com.au Apparently only yields properties with 6-10% yeilds.. Don't know what to make of it. Seems legit. Any previous experiences?

Hi all, Firstly, this question has grown out of reading about some seemingly incredible investment finds - and wondering if I'm looking in all the wrong places. To all you BA's out there, If I'm looking for an apartment, close to North Sydney, which has strong potentials for capital...

Hi all, Have been thinking about this today, curious to get some knowledgeable thoughts. Which would you go for given all things being equal. i.e. location (Bondi Beach for example), price, age of home, fees, etc. AND both extra's being un-needed, A second bedroom, or a carpark? If...

Hi all, Apart from the obvious issue (noise) Is there anything else one should be concerned with buying next to, or very close to a train line?

Hi all, Firstly, I have been reading this site for months and months and am still as confused as I started! I moved to Sydney roughly 4 months ago, work in North Sydney, and live in McMahons Point. I'm currently paying about $300/week in rent. From the outset I have been looking for a...