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    Help! First IP. Ongoing Costs???

    Okay, I am convinced! I have arranged our pre-approval with the bank and the only thing left to do now is find a property! After looking at our budget again, we will definitely have to tighten the belt of course (goodbyyyyye Foxtel:( ), but it is do-able. Hubby has also agreed to cut down on...
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    South East Queensland? Adelaide? Melbourne?

    After doing more research I'm now looking at the Northern outer suburbs of Brisbane. Although, I still believe that the GC corridor has plenty of opportunities on offer. If I was to buy in the GC corridor I would look at the suburbs in the Logan Council area or Coomera (although, that's...
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    Help! First IP. Ongoing Costs???

    You are all so helpful! Thank you so much for your responses so far! They've been really helpful and enlightening. This forum is fantastic! I'm at work right now and don't have time to look over everyone's posts in detail. But, I'll get on the net tonight and get back to everyone then...
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    Help! First IP. Ongoing Costs???

    Hi! Grab yourself a coffee, this is a long one.... I desperately need some reinsurance from everyone that my husband and I can afford to buy our first IP. Being a novice at this, I am very nervous about taking the leap! I have done a lot of research on the net, read books and spoken to...
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    Suburbs for building new homes

    There's lots of expansion in Perth along the freeway - South (Kwinana Fwy) and North (Mitchell Fwy). My choice would be the newer suburbs/subdivisions south along the freeway eg, Hammond Park etc. They will all benefit when the south train line is completed. Are you after new subdivisions...
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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    Yes, I don't think a lot of people realise how hard you have to work, how long the hours are and the sacrifices you have to make (esp. with your relationships). A lot of people don't make it up there and I admire anyone who has the courage to give it a go and anyone who has the dedication to...
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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    So many questions, so little time! I'll do my best..... I don't consider myself a property investor, I'm one of those Mum and Dad investors who's hoping to get their foot in the door soon.... But, my idea of a good investment is one that will obviously appreciate over time (the quicker the...
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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    I know at least 10 people who work up in the mines on a fly-in fly-out basis. The mines pay for their flights back to Perth every few weeks. Most of my friends who FIFO are Dads and married childless women. One guy I know is a general handy man who is on the books as a registered plumber...
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    What Do You Hope To Achieve By Investing? What's The Point Of It All For You?

    I want to make enough money to eventually build a new home, a bigger home for my growing boys! I live in a 2x1 and my "lively" kids are near on 3 and 8. I would love to eventually have no mortgage. It would be nice to just spend any spare cash on holidays and travelling and enjoying life...
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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    There's an article in The West today about racial intolerance. It basically supported the view that we SHOULDN'T be aiming for racial tolerance in our society, we should instead be aiming to change the problems we come across in society, no matter what race is involved in causing them, and...
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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    1974Angela - I don't agree with any of your comment!!! I have lived in Perth my whole life and don't agree. You appear to have totally over-exaggerated the situation in Balga! Have you ever been to Sydney?! Perth doesn't even compare to Sydney when it comes to multicultural pockets. I...
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    South East Queensland? Adelaide? Melbourne?

    Thanks for the reply, Steve! I, too, would like to buy in the GC as my first preference, I really like the area. I'm a big fan of Queensland! Although, I did hear that the uranium mine would increase property values in Adelaide. What's everyone's thoughts on the mining and resources...
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    South East Queensland? Adelaide? Melbourne?

    Hi, I'm from Perth and my husband and I are looking to buy our first IP with a budget of up to $300k, we would prefer a house on it's own block with little maintenance/repairs required. After doing some research, we are looking in the Brisbane/ Gold Coast corridor (eg, Coomera, Upper...
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