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Hi everyone, Just wanting opinions on the following properties. 1 bedroom apartments in morningside 7km east of the Brisbane CBD. In the past I had always thought to stay away from 1 bedroom apartments and try look more at 2 bed apartments as I have always been lead to believe they have...

Girlfriend buying house scenario – Advice wanted Hi guys, this is a really long post but it has actually helped writing it all down to get my head around it. If you can manage to make it to the end I would really appreciate any opinions with those with greater understanding and experience. I...

I am not in the position to buy currently, and won't be again for at least 6-12 months but I still like to have a look around realestate.com.au and check out some listings and short list some that I like - even if I know that they will be gone by the time I am ready again. For this search I was...

Hi guys, Just a quick question to get an initial feedback on the following scenario. Assume total development costs of $2,000,000 (including absolutely all costs); including for the purchase of a raw development block within 5-8km of Brisbane CBD and within 400m of train station. Obtaining...

Has anyone looked at the depot in woollongabba? Any thoughts? http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-woolloongabba-109970566 10% deposit for 2014 completion 100 sqm - 2 bed 2 bath I like the location and maybe this is the right time in the brisbane market to buy a...

Hey guys, So after sitting down with my parents for dinner and a bit of conversation - I was discussing something property related when they told me that one of their old friends was about to sell a few hectare block in greater Townsville for $3,000,000 to a developer that had approached them...

Hey all, So I have read some very informative posts over the last few months about commercial property and how as the price increase generally the better return as well as other perks, ie. longer leases, higher quality tenants, etc. As a few have pointed out a number of times it seems...

WARNING! LONG POST! POSSIBILITY OF BOREDOM! Hey Guys, Very determined to undertake a small scale development in Brisbane this year. Basically find a 600sqm site, LMR zoned, flood free, with or without a house for demolition that is not within a Demo control precinct or any other notable...

Hey guys, I know there have been a number of threads asking questions/considering how one should use their money (feel free to comment on mine or not) but I thought I might put my situation out their for some general advice and consideration before contacting a financial planner, mortgage...

Just after any thoughts on the following, I might be rambling but I am trying to get my head around it and draw on some of the knowledge of those here with a bit more experience. Many of the "experts" are claiming that we are about to see another boom in property prices in the coming years...

Can anyone share some experience on buying a new apartment off the plan in a a major urban area (lets say within 15km of a major city). Oh and I am talking about a fairly substantial development lets say 10 storeys+ (Not just buying off the plan for a unitblock with 6 total units) Have people...

I thought this was a good read - obviously take it with a pinch of salt because he is trying to sell his business/mentoring as well. But still I found it pretty informative. Any thoughts people? http://www.propertymastermind.com.au/files/How-to-Get-Started-in-Property-Development.pdf

Has anybody here bought a display home as an investment? I feel it is something that a lot of people on this forum would advise against. But I thought I would check. Have been looking at a couple examples (around the 500k mark) to possibly buy together with my parents + brother. For...

What do people see as QLD's bread and butter properties for under 250-300k? Would be looking for something like a 3 bedroom house with a rental yield of 6-7% (could be a possibility of a cheap reno) with low vacancy rates and a prosperous future where you could expect capital growth in the...

Does anybody think it is feasible to become a buyers agent without ever being a real estate agent first?

Hey guys, I thought I might put my thoughts out for consideration. I have just bought my PPOR in hope island with help from my parents. The property is a house and these are a few background details: - 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car - cost price of $473,000 (Land $249,000 and house $224,000) - 17k FHOG...

Because Brisbane prices are considerably lower than say Melbourne or Sydney, I was wondering can we expect significant increases in value as Brisbane attempts to catch up with these bigger cities via salaries increase/population growth/new and improved existing infrastructure/etc. or will...

So there is no way I could even afford to do anything like this - but I thought I would bring it up. Was looking at some good 2 bed units in Ashfield and came across this one. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nsw-ashfield-108397776 I think it looks pretty good as it is so maybe it...

Anybody else think this looks like a good buy? http://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-qld-paddington-108244421 If only I had some money!

This is a very vague question so I don't know if anyone will have an answer but will ask anyway. Roughly how much would a 20-30 lot subdivision on slightly sloped 5 acre parcel of land on the Gold Coast cost? I am thinking for each block for new...