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Boring still water shot ...:rolleyes: ......sigh...... Not at Toukley , but looking west from Toukley at sunset , the view would be pretty similar. This was taken from our verandah at North arm Cove. Another still water costal location just north of Newcastle. Unlike a surf location ...

Sorry china , there are many people who find it quite attractive ..... Many people don't want to be on surf as it can be dangerous . Once you get out on to the water at ettalong , you are exposed to quite tricky currents and a narrow winding channel . The rip bridge isn't called the rip for...

The fact that there hasn't been any growth in this area for the last ten years is exactly the reason why I'd look at it . Only reason why we didn't look at it was land tax in NSW . Under 500 I felt it looked like an interesting prospect . I don't think tourism in an industry there . There is...

And tsunamis :eek: :eek: Depends on the individual block . My recollection is that those closer to the bridge are higher but I'd assume anything a couple of meters above high water would be ok . If its a risk you can check for a flood map . All part of DD Cliff

This one My recollection was the asking price was under 500 , but I may be wrong . Only just sold http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-toukley-106944562 Cliff

When we we looking on the cc ten years ago , San Remo ..... Well .... Think mt Druitt , Frankston , Logan . I quite liked toukley , also budgewoi and buff point . We spent some time checking out buff point and put in a couple of low ball offers but no one bit . 400 for a subdividable...

So china Which agent do you work for ;):eek::D:cool: And don't start talking about ........ until after I've finished buying there ;) Cliff

I didnt qualify for that , and it wasn't specifically an Investment scheme . A Government hand out . If I'd qualified , I would have happily taken it . Having said that that , in it's current form of stamp duty exemption in NSW , our daughter had found that new properties that she would...

We looking at a new unit development ( unusual for us , but it's better than any OTP I've seen before ) . One of the selling points is that the developer is ensuring that no one is buying under that scheme . He doesn't want to attract " that sort of tenant " For me it's philosophical . If...

There was a post recently in which the valuations of some NRAS properties were not backed when it came to bank finance and valuations . Personally I think it's a contrived scheme from the investor point of view and would avoid it . I haven't seen one example quoted in the forum which makes me...

All valid points , but the thing that drives prices up , are those people selling up in sydney and moving that money up to the cc and spending the 1.3 mil they got for selling up in the north shore to buy a waterfront in booker bay etc . They see better bang for their bucks on the cc . My...

Yep , but it's still further away from sydney than the cc . It will improve it , but given growth in nsw in sydney centric , I can't see it out performing the cc. Cliff

Not sure on that . The Hexham bypass is probably ten years off and will take around 12 mins of the trip . I don't mind karuah though . It's the first place with deep water acces north of Newcastle , and I can see that in 20 years it will become a boaters hub. The bypass impacted the...

Good summary RD The only thing that is keeping me from buying in the central coast or Newcastle is the land tax situation . With our last two purchases ( north arm cove and turramurra ) will will start supporting the nsw government revenue base via land tax . We could buy one more cheapie in...

China You don't need to outperform the property market to make significant money in property . You will always find properties or areas that will do / have done better than the ones you buy . You just need to be in it at the right time . Are you ? I think I am . There is only one driver in...

Deception Bay is the cheapest place on the redcliffe peninsular and has a reputation , but people on the forum made good money there in the last cycle. Redcliffe is quiet ( I think ) at the moment and you could probably pick up good deals. Cliff

Hi Coral , as you are a new investor I can't leave China's statement unchallanged . China is someone who over analyses everything and to the best of knowledge has never bought an investment property . He is an armchair expert. All hat no cattle . He is quiet knowledgeable is some sense and...

First of all , he is a high profile , popular person . That tends to help in politics . Secondly . Ex elite althletes , while some crash and burn in spectacular fashion, many go on to have highly successful careers in business and public life . The dedication , personal mental strength and...

Hadn't really clicked in about Bracken and Mackinna . I'd heard about Laurier becoming mayor because of my interest in football . He is highly respected in the football community because of what he was able to achieve on a shoe string at the Mariners . Given one of their opponents is Craig...

the photo on that link isn't flattering . this is better http://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-nsw-point+frederick-114566395 I'm not sure what returns more people want for IP's but I think it's more than 380 - 400 for 480 . Considering you can buy on the northern beaches and...