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Hi, I'm looking at buying a property (property to be decided) in a suburb (Mansfield QLD) where I'm finding it hard to judge what would make a good offer. Can anybody point me to where I can find a report that would cover all suburb sales? I'm not so much interested in suburb performance. Just...

3 'green' questions. Any thoughts appreciated: 1. Just wondering why RE agents ask prospective buyers this question when looking at a property to buy? 2. In market performance reports eg Residex, are THs included under Units or Houses? 3. One TH that I am looking at has no outside areas...

Any recommendations? Looking for both carpet (layed) and engineered wood (product only) Thanks

What does it mean when a loan has been pre-approved, valuation not needed, but now needs to go to the compliance department for full approval? Is this just an internal formality and the loan will be approved?

Hi. I went to view a townhouse and the BC disclosure shows that the Body corporate sinking & admin funds were very low (about $15k). There are no major planned works for the next few years. BC charges are also very low. I get that this is a low maintenance block of THs. But what happens if...

Hi, I saw a townhouse which had it's internal access garage converted into a bedroom. Basically a stud wall had been placed behind the garage door. To all intents the room looked like a bedroom with a window. My question is that does such a conversion (3 bed to 4 bed) increase a bank's...

The Legacy tunnel in due to open next year and will slash commute times to the city from what is currently a slow crawl. What do people think the effects will be on prices in the western corridor? I'm thinking of buying a townhouse in one of the western suburbs - Indooroopilly, Taringa ...

Hi. Just a question to all of you experienced investors. If I have an IP which is CF neutral - is it a 'zero sum game' when it comes to borrowing for my second IP? Or do lenders like to reduce your borrowing power for some reason? Just theorizing/strategizing on building a portfolio. Thanks

Hi. I'd appreciate any input. TIA 1. Looking to buy a PPOR for $550k 2. Have savings of $150k 3. My wife is a nurse and earns $50kpa through an agency 4. I don't work and am about to being driving a taxi We've called a few banks for an investment mortgage. The most any will lend is...

Hi I'm looking at buying a house on a 1000sqm block. I was wondering whether any of you have any experience of the logistics/approvals/costs involved of buying an old Queenslander and having it transported and placed into the back yard - with a view to renting it out. Does this sound...