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A question for the many experienced brokers on here. Partner and I are looking to purchase a block of land inner city for $450k max, ideally with a 95% plus capped LMI (as we only have $45k cash available for the deposit), and then selling our current PPOR to build on the block to become the new...

Can anyone recommend a good selling agent for the sale of a development site (R30/600m2) in Dianella, WA. I've scoured RE.com and 'Gerard Butler & Associates' seem to come up a lot, as does Realmark, but just wanting to see if there were any recommendations. We have a renovated 3x1 on there...

this just came across my inbox so I thought I'd share as there seems to be some differing opinions about whether Brisbane is headed for an oversupply of inner city apartments. Interesting article. "The findings of the report point to a continued undersupply of new off-the-plan stock in the...

Was hoping for some advice from the experienced brokers, investors. Are there lenders outside of BankWest that will capitalise LMI, stamp duty etc, with a 95% loan? We've just secured a 3x2 in Stafford, Brisbane for $437k and our broker is saying that BankWest (with whom we have 2 properties...

I'm flying over to Brisbane this weekend to house hunt and have narrowed my search to these suburbs, based on budget (around $400k) and criteria (min 3x1 with land in tidy condition - no immediate Reno needed): Salisbury, mount gravatt (incl east and upper), Stafford and Stafford heights, wavell...

Attached for those interested. Key points are: RBA expected to keep rates on hold until March, 2014; Business investment in WA lifts in June quarter after declining for nine months; Unemployment in WA stable at 4.8 per cent, but expected to lift to 5.5 per cent; Increased turnover in the...

Been looking to get out of Perth as it's too hot to secure a property, and it's probably too late to start seriously looking at Sydney's west, but in looking at Sydney, i shifted my focus to more regional NSW towns with diversified economies i.e. Wollongong, and this led me to Shellharbour...

Hi all, hoping to get some advice. Advertised our duplex in Dianella for rent 2 weeks ago for $420pw, had about 4 applicants of which 2 were couples. We offered it to couple 1 as they earned decent money and he was a government employee however they turned it down as they couldn’t move in...

Looking for the educated and experienced people on SS to tell me if i'm on the right track and if I've missed anything. Tossing up whether to purchase one or both sides of a duplex. Agent asking $375 each, however i believe they're worth max $360k as they are only 2x1 and thats in line with...

Hi guys My partner and I are looking at getting our first IP early 2013 and just want some advice as to how to structure the loan(s) etc. Our situation: Income - $155k combined PPOR - Purchased for $430k 18 months ago with 10% deposit Bank Val - $470k, owe $374k (although bank val is...

What are people's thoughts on Koondoola, there seems to be a lot of houses around the 300k mark that are getting upward of $300pw rent. Close to Beach Road (20 mins to the beach), Malaga is a stone's throw away (employment) and close to Alexander Drive (20mins drive to CBD). Plus the City of...

Anyone know of any places that can do liquid limestone relatively cheap in Perth?? i have had a few quotes and so far they range from $60 - $80/sqm but i've heard of people getting it done for around $50/sqm sealed, finished etc. thanks in advance

Hi guys Can anyone recommend an interior designer in Perth? A family member is currently building a 3 storey home in Mullaloo and whilst we've got the planning and building all sewn up, he'd like an interior designer to help select colours, furniture, fittings etc. Being a planner I see...

Just wondering if there were any complications in terms of finance or anything I should be weary of when buying a strata home. I'm about to put in an offer on a strata house in Perth (beats me why its a strata - two completely separate houses, with no common property, own driveways etc) but in...

My partner and I are wanting to put an offer in on a mortgagee sale - It's listed at 470k but the agent said that the bank would probably accept anything with a 4 in front of it. The owners bought it for 400k in 2007 and have done a partial reno to the kitchen so i couldnt imagine the bank could...

Hi guys, just some queries regarding whether its worth it or not to get a pre-approval done. i have engaged a MB and after speaking with him, he said that unless I have 10% deposit (which i may not, but wont be far off it) a pre-approval isnt worth the paper its written on. He said that the...

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/barnett-stays-mum-on-first-home-grant-rise/story-e6frg13u-1225966824230 What's everyone's thoughts on the above? It is a bit unclear as to whether it will actually happen and what the details are but apparently it's set to be rolled out early...

Hi guys and girls I have been looking at a property which has been listed for a while now, 3x1, decent block, house in relatively good condition, ok area. It has been listed at 440-455k since i first saw it. Anyway, i have recently gained access to the reiwa members area (very similar to RP...

Hi guys I've followed a lot of posts and have found them all very interesting and have learnt a lot so I've decided to get amongst it. Anyway my partner and I are looking at buying our first home early next year and both of us are looking at it more from an investment POV rather than PPOR...