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Yep south east is running hot. I think it's also a certain segment of the market. Interesting article in Eureka Report this week positing that "Why Australian property is cheap." Here is the summary and first paragraph Summary: Australian property remains cheap compared to other nations...

"Parts of Melbourne in a bubble" - which parts? I keep hearing the phrase "parts of Melbourne in a bubble" but no reference to which parts. Any thoughts or references on which ones are being touted as bubble territory.

We bought our PPOR here exactly two years ago. Decided to buy a freestanding house with some garden 2kms up the rd from Brunswick rather than a single fronted semi in Brunswick for about the same price. We've done some work to the house (painting, knocking down a wall, updating bathroom) and...

Thanks prop I have passed your details on

A friend is looking to buy in manly / surrounds and thinking about a buyers agent. Know anyone who specializes in this area?

Thanks all, some really useful information here. What finance related information guidance (e.g how to refinance) do you think people in this situation would find most helpful?

Hi all, life and work are colliding! I am working for a project for one of the banks. 2 questions: 1. how important do you think multiple offset accounts are for a person who already owns their own home, has built up modest equity and is looking to buy their first investment property...

If you do a search there have been quite a few threads on Coburg, Preston etc so you might find some insight there South of Bell St is definitely preferred but Coburg North has had very god growth in the last 12 months. Pascoe Vale is more expensive.

I wonder if he predicted his own bankruptcy?

Maybe because he became a bankrupt he has to resort to less salubrious ways of making money

Thanks guys It's a legitimate bedroom. We just don't need a third one.

Hi all We have a PPOR which we will look to get revalued in the next two months It has a spacious living/dining room opening onto a back deck. And a separate kitchen with bench/breakfast bar. It has two bedrooms and a third room at the front which could be either a bedroom or a living...

This is such a valuable thread. Thanks Erica.

At least according to the REIV (the article doesn't reference their data source) Copied and pasted below, their commentary not mine Coburg ? up 16.7%, potentially due to buyers being priced out of nearby Fitzroy North, Northcote and Thornbury Balwyn ? up 16.3%, potentially on the back...

Is there any tax advantage to borrowing for renovation? Understanding renovation expenses for capital improvements are not tax deductible but wondering if there are any other benefits like depreciating borrowing costs

As my Dad says, no one ever went broke making a profit.

Properties on weekend in Glenroy on large blocks going way over reserve due to developer interest. 700k+

Inspiring stuff

Good (if not for the environment) news on coal? Could be good for the Hunter in the coming few years From the Eureka Report Summary: Two of the world?s richest men have taken a $108 million stake in Whitehaven Coal in the last month in a deal that lifts their stake in the Australian coal...

This is a strategy I would like to employ in 2015 so look forward to hearing how it goes