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Thanks for the info, it's most appreciated.

These same experts picked the Aussie Dollar against the USD to fall each of the last few years to between 90 and 95 cents by October in 2011 and then in 2012 and I just read the same thing for 2013. I hope it does fall as I get paid in USD, but I'm not holding my breath. Australian governments...

I hope someone can assist. I'm an expat, pay no income taxes & have 2 IPs in Australia. I just bought a 1 yo apartment in Darwin that will attract a good level of depreciation. As I pay no taxes except on rental income and expenses and revenue basically cancel each other out can this be deducted...

I've bought several properties as an expat Aussie. In both cases I've had the conveyancing contracts sent via email, we printed, signed them and had them witnessed by the correct people but the original signatures had to be returned via Fed-ex to the conveyancer. This was for properties in...

Woree might be top in this list on rental yields, but it would also be high on expenses. Cairns area BC costs are outrageous. Expenses without including mortgages are up to 60-70% of the rental return in some cases or higher. Just got numbers on a $65,000 place, $180 a week. BC was +$6000 a...

I just used a BA for a property in Darwin. I live overseas & the cost & hassle factor of travelling 15hrs each way to Australia to view a property that could look good on the web, but not in reality is just not worth it. The property he found us is in a good location, it's what we were after...

Can anyone provide some IP information about Carey Bay in Newcastle? Cheers Craig.

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good accountant in Canberra. I'm seeking one preferably with some Aussie expat advise and investment expertise. Thanks in advance Craig.

Thanks for your quick responses and advice. It is most appreciated. My Australian Mortgage is an offset mortgage which I have deposited an additional $35,000 into. I have no plans to live in the IP or to return to Australia at the moment and no PPOR in Australia. I think I'll take your...

I have a question for finance people. Is it better to buy another property or pay down the debt? I have a mortgage for $80,000 on my Aussie investment property and $45,000 in cash at the moment. Is it better to pay down the mortgage and the remaining $35,000 pay off over the next 12 mths...

I'm looking to buy another IP. As the Brisbane market has come down so much, is it a good time to buy a riverfront apartment (non flooded areas)? There seem to be quite a few owners who want out & big reductions, but the returns on some places seem good. If the market does not drop considerably...

HK is too expensive to get into and find a decent place. HK certainly has good returns in both rental and capital gains, but like Singapore it is very expensive which limits the barrier to entry, or at least the barrier of my budget. The Malaysian economy, even during the GFC, was fairly...

Does anyone know anything about the Kuala Lumpur property market, besides that KLCC has a current over-supply of high end apartments? I'm attempting to scatter my investments in property around the world and this market is quite interesting. Does anyone have any recommendations for areas. I have...

Thanks for all the feedback. I was looking at a development on “Kingston Islands” called Bridgepoint. It is a development that has only 40 or so apartments with underground parking and this is apparently the only Island development to be made in Canberra. It is directly across the road from the...

2 Br apartments along the lake without direct views are +850,000 in the same street. http://www.allhomes.com.au/ah/act/sale-residential/quicksearch?ss=eastlake+parade It is expensive I agree.

They are not cheap, but I think capital gains can be made as there are limited lakefront developments on Lake Burleigh Griffin. The place I'm looking at now is a 1br with a full lakefront view and courtyard with direct access to the lakefront. Price is $590K for 100% lakefront. There are cheaper...

Hi All, I'm after some information about the Kingston Foreshores development in the ACT. I'm looking at a 1br apartment there and wondering what the outlook is for this area. The apartment is OTP and would be on an island that is near what will be a marina. The cost of a 1br is costly, but...

Zed kid. Local Aussie Banks will lend no problem for overseas Australians providing that you have a 20% deposit or 20% in equity. They will not take overseas equity into account it must be Australian based. If you buy another property the amount you require goes down, but loan insurance below...

In the opinion of experienced investors, would it be better to buy 2 apartments in Lakemba returning 580 per week for both or for the same money buy one X 2 br apartment in Neutral Bay returning 490 per week with views of the water. I get more rent if I buy 2 properties, but should I be...

I'm thinking back to the fires the Canberra Region had several years ago and rents went up considerably as people require accommodation. It could be the same in Brisbane as these things unfortunately take time. In any case, my heart goes out to the victims and their families.