brisbane

Hey all, my fiance and I are looking to buy our first joint IP in Raceview (Ipswich). She already has a 1 bdr IP in Bulimba that she's owned since 2009. We've been negotiating on a 3 bdr house in Raceview and the numbers definitely stack up from a CF perspective, but I'm wondering about the...

Hi guys, Over two years ago I naively signed a contract as an over-excited 21 year old for an off the plan property purchase of 1 of 44 townhouses in Emerald Qld. With zero vacancy rates and a rental appraisal of $750 a week it was the perfect investment. Until I learned about developers...

Hi all, I'm currently in the process of organising finance for IP #3 thanks to my 2 Western Sydney IPs having some good growth in the 6 months I've had them. I'm planning to buy #3 in QLD in April so I'm starting to research areas etc. I'm open to look at all areas but my criteria is...

Hi All So I have been searching for another property since mine fell through due to B&P in Jan, the market has certainly been hotter since the start of the year and it's becoming increasingly harder to secure the right property within 7km's of the CBD with the price range I had in mind 450k...

Property prices to keep growing News Limited Network - February 13, 2014 1:10PM http://www.heraldsun.com.au/realestate/property-prices-to-keep-growing/story-fnhytr0m-1226826140488 PROPERTY prices are tipped to grow throughout all capital cities this year with new forecasts tipping...

Hi everyone, I am a first time property investor and have been reading this forum solidly for the past few days. Thanks to everyone who contributes, I have learned so much. I would like your opinion on my current thoughts (which change all the time the more I read). Our situation: PPoR is...

Another article from a respected commentator about Q'land picking up Back in the black: Things are finally looking up for South-East Queensland By Michael Matusik Thursday, 21 November 2013 The tipping point between caution and optimism has finally passed. It is often a fine line...

My girlfriend and I have $150K to utilise and have serviceability of $650-$700. We are looking buy our first IP at a mid-level price point (say $400K), but want to understand the best way to utilise this sizeable deposit to secure multiple properties in a short space of time. We're looking for...

My girlfriend and I have $150K as a deposit and are looking buy our first IP at a mid-level price point (say $400K), but want to understand the best way to utilise this sizeable deposit to secure multiple properties in a short space of time. We're looking for thought starters on how best to...

According to Terry Ryder , Brisbane has now joined the ranks of the moving cities Brisbane is beginning to join the capital city growth trend. The latest edition of the House Price Indexes from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that Brisbane?s index grew 1.2% in the September...

Hi I'm new here so go easy on me :) In fact it's my first ever forum post of any forum. My wife and I recently went unconditional on a contract for sale of our house in a Brisbane suburb. I've had a lot of friends and work colleagues telling me now is the wrong time to rent and we should look to...

I know there isn't one market ... but take this from an east coast centric view point . Melb , Syd, Brisbane. Cliff

We're looking at two more properties at the moment . Grand total around 1 mill. Going into super fund . Not looking for land banking , splitters etc . Not looking for " Cash flow specials " in cheapie areas . Just good properties in nice areas. Not 4 - 5 in logan for same price ...

So where will Brisbane property prices go in the next 12 months. PROS Property Listings are down nearly 5% over a 12 month period starting Jun 12. Federal election should bode well for QLD as the current feel of public sentiment is low due to government instability (international...

I'm looking for suggestions of areas within 10km of the Brisbane CBD to consider for my first IP purchase. Strategy: Buy and hold property with good CG prospects Budget: $350k (can stretch a bit further if necessary) More: - I can prop up a negatively geared IP to the tune of $5k a...

I am considering buying a small block of units (3-4 units) in Brisbane or maybe GC, for next IP. Interested in going down this path, as the rental yields appear higher than just buying a house, and to diversify from just having houses as IP. This would be my first unit block purchase. Any...

Hi there- Help!! I am looking to buy a house in Keperra (brisbane) but very nearby is a planned 300 lot subdivision (the old quarry). Any ideas whether that new subdivision will have a negitave or positive impact on existing houses in the neighborhood? Both on rent prices and sale prices...