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Hi Kent, at over 500k can you provide further insight into how the figures might work for such a site development wise? Cheers!

Are there any types of expenses you would defer until the property is an IP?

What types of renovations/repairs/improvements would you undertake whilst a property is your PPOR and which would you wait until it is an IP in order to maximize tax deductions? To phrase it slightly differently, which renovation/repair/improvement expenses would be depreciated over a number...

Mate your a champ! Only question is, what is the 20% driveway rule?

Would you be able to clarify the minimum open space. Would I be right in saying if the minimum open space is 45%, on a 300 sqm block for example, the building has to be less than 165sqm? Is plot ratio similar? One of the tables in the R-Codes document lists minimum lot area/rear battleaxe at...

Hi everyone, What do you think is the minimum size you would want the rear block to be, in a battleaxe build and retain scenario, from a practical perspective in terms of being able to build a reasonable single storey house, and also ability to sell (ie. don't want something so small, its...

Is this referring to the 750sqm R20/30 corner block? What would the numbers look like? There seems to be a lot of ads for house and land packages in Eden Hill, would the numbers still stack up?

Thanks westminster! More noob questions: - The interconnected red lines are the sewer lines, what about the red line on the right between the numbers 13.4 and 33.6? - Using this property as an example, with the sewer lines running along the boundary of the property, you should still be able...

Where do you get access to such maps and how do you interpret them from a development potential perspective?

Also, generally, how long is the period between rezoning being proposed until approval? Or is this akin to asking how long a piece of string is :D

Is rezoning quite unpredictable, or are there specific indicators which may suggest a suburb is likely to be rezoned soon? I tried looking on their website but the latest info was from a 2010 document, might be worth calling the council for more up to date info? Has anyone noticed trends...

Does rezoning not usually spread away from the CBD? I guess somewhat similar to a strategy of looking for cheaper suburbs where neighbouring suburbs have seen growth? Can anyone shed any light on why Mirrabooka has not been rezoned whilst neighbouring suburbs have?

Hi All :) The surrounding suburbs around Mirrabooka (WA) have been rezoned or have proposed rezoning (Balga, Girrawheen, Koondoola, Ballajura), yet Mirrabooka seems to be missing out. Does this present a good opportunity to get in before rezoning occurs and beat the price rise or would it...

How does everyone go about doing their due diligence on strata properties in WA? What information is contained within a strata report in the eastern states and how would one find the equivalent information here in Perth? :confused:

I have come across information regarding pre-purchase strata audits/checks/reports but they all pertain to the eastern states. Are there any companies in Perth that offer a service whereby they look over the Strata company's finances, meeting minutes, bylaws etc. and advise accordingly...

How does a suburb like Ballajura compare? A bit more to the east but theres talk of rezoning? http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-ballajura-116835935 Proposed R50 717sqm, 3x2 would rent for $450?

Would you be able to elaborate? Would love to hear thoughts on the negatives people see with regards to this property. The Charles St property definitely looks a better investment! Would anyone with more experience be able to give some insight in terms of what price would make this...

Hmm...its been on the market about 5 weeks which isnt terribly long? Probably exacerbated by being overpriced (intially listed at low $600k). That's also less then a % difference in yield, and I would think a 3x1 townhouse and being in North Perth both compare more favourably then a 2x1 villa in...

HotRod, I agree, I looked at those figures and came to similar conclusions, though I probably felt $550,000 would be a decent price given the increase in prices since 2012? Oldlistings.com.au quotes $499,000 - $539,000 SOLD in March 2012 (also listed for similar in Nov 08). Given the 15 or so %...

Being new to property, I have only identified some factors to look at when assessing investment potential: - yield (approaching 5% based on $500pw and $550,000): this seems to be about average? - potential for capital gain: I guess this is a hard one? How does everyone feel about North Perth...