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North melbourne suburbs ? I'm interested in getting an ip in north melbourne, around 400k with development potential. Have read posters recommend thomastown, glenroy, lalor. How is the market going for these areas ? I've seen there is a lot of activity there but price growth hasn't really...

Most houses go to auction in melbourne. I'm interstate so how so people buy when it's auction ? Do you fly over or can you trust the agent to let you know over phone what is happening with the auction?

Currently have ips in sydney and perth. Personally feel sydney is near it's peak, perth on the way down. Have had a look at Northern brisbane suburbs and though lots of people think brisbane is on the way up, I'm not convinced. I think last yr brisbane went up but this yr seems momentum is...

Do people get depreciation reports for their commercial properties ? With residential, its usually only worth doing if the property is built after 1985 or has had siginificant renovation. My commercial property is quite old (pre 1985) but tenant has had to reno the internal, and we have...

Hi there, can people with some local knowledge give me some insight in the differences between these suburbs ? i note virginia is the most expensive of the 3, closer to the city, near nicer suburbs like nundah/wavell heights. banyo has industrial area near it so maybe why prices are...

I think we'll see further increase in property prices this Spring in Sydney. I can't see it continuing at such a level next year. I bought in Sydney in 2007 and have achieved pretty good growth, am tempted to sell, bc prices may stagnate from next year. But then, i don't know how i'd invest...

We're thinking of buying a ppor in Sydney's eastern suburbs. We currently live in a unit there and whilst it is still ok space wise, at some stage In the future we may need something larger. I'd like your opinion on what you think, should we buy now ( market is hot, very hard to buy) or wait a...

hi there, can anyone explain the affect on developing properties which are affected by overland flow ? some agents have said you cannot subdivide the property or build on it bc of overland flow. i spoke to town planner today and he said can still build but just need to build higher to...

hi there, i am looking at development sites in brisbane and notice that lots of them are in flood risk areas. most of these areas never flooded but the risk is there. the agent has told me that house can still be built but may need to be at higher level. eg, to be raised to 900mm higher...

Just wanting some views on the southern suburbs of sylvania and oyster bay. Nice properties on good blocks selling for about 800k, and near the water ( George's river). Historically these properties have very low growth rates, about 2.5 %. We're looking to buy a ppor in the area and wonder...

my partner and i are looking at getting preapproval for a development site +construction loan. My partner wants ot go through fastlend.....we've both had success with loans with them before (for non construction loans) I'm a sole trader with good income and tax returns to show for it, my...

In addition to the recent thread regarding soil testing, i'd like to make a list on critieria to be checked for development sites ? -land size -frontage/depth, shape -soil test -sloping of block -any easements under block -zoning of block what else do you need to check on ?

so from what i've been reading, if you build a brand new property and sell it, then the price you sell it for will include gst ? is that correct ? So i guess this is not a big deal as you will be claiming gst on the building materials to build the house. But still a factor in makign a profit...

what are your thoughts on which area is better to buy at present ? melbourne or brisbane ? looking at a house sub 350k. have been keeping an eye on keperra area, you could get ok homes in that price range earlier in the year but looks like prices have moved. any other areas you'd recommend ...

i know the world of commerical loan finance has many variables but curious what others are paying. i'm currently paying 6.9% for my commercial loan and wondering whether its reasonable. my balance is $270k and leverage about 30%

hi guys, I;ve noticed that houses on ok sized blocks sell for sub 350k in these suburbs - which are only about 10km from perth. Proposed light rail in future may also improve capital growth I'm from sydney and wanted your opinions on what these suburbs are like. i have read that they are...

hi, i currently own a property joint and have foudn it has affected my ability to get future loans as some lenders want to calculate half rent and full liability. am thinking of buying another property joint in smsf- will this have the same impact or will they see the smsf as a separate...

is it possible to use a commerical premises (eg an office) as residential aswell ? eg set up a bedroom/living area at the back of an office/studio ? as i noticed office prices are cheaper than residential in some areas

have started looking at perth properties in the last month and properties are selling so quickly with little replacement new stock. i remember sydney being like so in 2002 and i got so frustrated with it that i just gave up. any pieces of advice how to deal with such a market. just be patient...

hi there, i'm using mortgage house broker to get me a loan. They are offering an inhouse packaged loan(which they get the funds from adelaide and bendigo bank) i've never used a small lender before and just wanted to know whether there is anythign i need to be wary of. main worry in terms...