PropertyInvesting.com | Andrew_A | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/andrew_a/activity/ Activity feed for Andrew_A. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:58:06 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6c6ec225a8d96787763d1868d6dc3082 Andrew_A replied to the topic Brisbane market in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409407-brisbane-market/page/2/#post-4691136 Tue, 28 May 2013 11:12:32 +0000 I think there are some key winners in the infrastructure stakes for Brisbane <10k CBD, follow the tunnels and busways, there's a few of them to watch these days.

Also check the density ratios (strata property as a % of total housing stock), it's very high around some of the activity hubs in the town plan, I like stepping one suburb further out…[Read more]

]]> 427e75c41f28d5d4635a7d124687ba4d Andrew_A replied to the topic IP at Gold Coast? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408871-ip-at-gold-coast/#post-4687656 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:48:30 +0000 It's a big area, lots of different categories and markets. Excellent distressed buying, also yields are starting to look attractive, things like brick homes a few years old being sold at 7%+ in good areas as the builder has gone bankrupt, lots more like that.  Still a lot of negativity around, probably likely to continue for some time, though it…[Read more]

]]> 0d19d078d6a31f33624cc6c5d3ee9ab3 Andrew_A replied to the topic New to property investing - advice needed pls in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408792-new-to-property-investing-advice-needed-pls/#post-4686951 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:17:40 +0000 That's an excellent gift and great family member you have :)

Probably a good idea to cast the net wide to begin with in terms of looking for ideas for you strategy as there's many ways to start climbing the ladder.

]]> 59671dc68e03f4d6e62f1503b809318c Andrew_A replied to the topic WARNING: Dual Living/ Granny Flat unapproved Duplexes- Brisbane City Council Enforcement Notices in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/warning-dual-living-granny-flat-unapproved-duplexes-brisbane-city-council-enforcement-notices/#post-4684412 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:16:30 +0000 Interested to see how it all works out, will help rents push up if they have any success in cracking down on all the scenarios, the up/down house rental where d/stairs is not legal height would comprise a lot of examples in greater Brisbane.

]]> 4bd3a2ea888b3d697fbf0ce7a49397db Andrew_A replied to the topic New to property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408809-new-to-property-2/#post-4687141 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:12:05 +0000 That's a strong equity base to start with, also the cashflow wouldn't be shabby either! I would suggest trying to work out the end points, where do you want to go and what do you want to achieve with your investing? Then it's easier to find a strategy that will suit your goals.

]]> 2057da65f00644a84b3916535ede7f3b Andrew_A replied to the topic SMSF Nundah in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408825-smsf-nundah/#post-4687257 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:38:59 +0000 It's a trendy area these days, I'm always meeting people at Nundah Village as it has a good range of coffee shops and restaurants. I quite like 'C Word' and the Coffee Club there as the owners always looking to talk about property :) Also if you would like a good laugh have a read of the online reviews for 'Jam cafe'. Impressive how  Nundah has…[Read more]

]]> 998efc1064d8c27fe8fd7593fb173cea Andrew_A replied to the topic When something comes back to bite you in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408822-when-something-comes-back-to-bite-you/#post-4687229 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:30:13 +0000 It does happen when you are dealing with expensive investments and the risk associated with them. Development especially so.

Trying to put things in a different perspective might help, if it's only money then that's bad but it wasn't something like an injury or worse while someone was working on site etc.

Good luck resolving the issue and the…[Read more]

]]> a2d420cd10985b49f50274ad41ed6086 Andrew_A replied to the topic Negative or positive for high income in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408365-negative-or-positive-for-high-income/page/2/#post-4683280 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:22:42 +0000 Saw a 1 bed about that size advertised for 199k in a nice Brisbane suburb recently, creative use of space and it still had a shared laundry, 2 beds in 24m2 sounds a little tardis like!

]]> a8b433e79fbee591345805c57c808242 Andrew_A replied to the topic brisbanes new draft city plan in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408237-brisbanes-new-draft-city-plan/#post-4682217 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:18:59 +0000 I'm doing research into the new possibilities as well, they are going to shift a lot of values and the market will take some time to catch up, there's massive opportunity for the early movers I believe.

]]> 8a8b781189bfbf2effe0363617b8c947 Andrew_A replied to the topic 1 bedroom unit in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408410-1-bedroom-unit/page/2/#post-4683630 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:55:14 +0000 Otherwise there is some excellent commentary about the potential capital growth issues. One bedders by themselves can be excellent and there's some powerful demography pointing that they could be strong performers in our future, the issue is really the scarcity factor (or lack of in large complexes where they are all the same product), supply and…[Read more]

]]> 36f75e1ff5fb28cd3dc6fed291ce0cf7 Andrew_A replied to the topic 1 bedroom unit in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408410-1-bedroom-unit/page/2/#post-4683629 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:51:46 +0000 Perhaps it's a funny thing about yields but a 10% gross yield on a lower priced property might not be as impressive as lower gross yields on higher priced property as the fixed costs (rates, strata etc) take up a much larger percentage of the gross income. 

]]> 43a228328d5d620f83872e0f98cf988e Andrew_A replied to the topic Thoughts on 2013 property price rises in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408415-thoughts-on-2013-property-price-rises/#post-4683666 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:47:29 +0000 The future.. pretty much like the past, opportunity mixed with difficulty! To quote Jim Rohn :)

For some punditry who has time to do anything else than defer to someone more intelligent, and with considerably more time to read the tea leaves, than themselves when it comes to Global Macro? Of all the commentary I've ever read on that score I can't…[Read more]

]]> 8a2de8e5db0054f9d0a63e6fc54640b7 Andrew_A replied to the topic Walking away from 3rd IP in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408423-walking-away-from-3rd-ip/#post-4683785 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:40:39 +0000 Yes it's money well invested in the B&P report as it's a drop in the bucket compared with the growth or lack of from the asset you eventually buy.

I'm open to the idea of NRAS, would love to see an example of one that I'd consider suggesting to an investor in Brisbane yet though.

]]> 9b9474cf197fa9517fea71a562d5322f Andrew_A replied to the topic NPA property group in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408367-npa-property-group/#post-4683293 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:24:22 +0000 Don't settle for anything less than fully documented and verified information about their compensation, then you can compare the sales person's conviction with some reality. 'Free' can be a very expensive option in some cases!

Birds of a feather marketeering companies; but very generally you are looking at 25-40k margins on top of the developers…[Read more]

]]> 67c1566d359823ea9988cf20bd03addd Andrew_A replied to the topic brisbanes new draft city plan in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408237-brisbanes-new-draft-city-plan/#post-4682205 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:06:45 +0000 I'm quite excited about the new town plan. Change = opportunity! and there's some crackers coming in I believe, will be a while before the best opportunities are widely known and exploited as well.

Regarding Brisbane in general it's hardly surprising that I would be positive about it's prospects but I'm really looking forward to 2013, should be a…[Read more]

]]> 7c2531bff3491cbb55da17569ac46f4c Andrew_A replied to the topic Finding the best trades-people for your reno in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407587-finding-the-best-trades-people-for-your-reno/#post-4677183 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:24:18 +0000 Excellent article Jane, I particularly like the referral method for trades people, if they've done good work for other investors then that carries a lot of weight.

]]> 5cca90fa523f1b85820b5a8ea8bdab24 Andrew_A replied to the topic Suburbs with renovation potential in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/suburbs-with-renovation-potential/#post-4670556 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:06:22 +0000 Good advice. it's more than buying at a 'cheap' price, it's actually making sure there's enough fat between your total project cost and the projected end value having done your research well. 

I regularly notice property that sells to a renovator because it presents as a cheap price for an area, they renovate and place it back on the market in a…[Read more]

]]> ef0f235a66873ecbf9b73bff27b6afeb Andrew_A replied to the topic Starting Over - the ex got the 90% in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408348-starting-over-the-ex-got-the-90/page/2/#post-4683101 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:53:43 +0000 A growing and quite large market segment unfortunately, people in their 40's early 50's usually and recently divorced and looking to rebuild wealth.

Of little consolation I'm sure but to move forward it's probably best to focus on what has been retained. In this case it's a good salary and flexible time and also a motivation to rebuild, combine…[Read more]

]]> 3607600c306963e10b06e32d845213b3 Andrew_A replied to the topic Income Accelerators in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/income-accelerators/#post-4683116 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:33:30 +0000 I note that Steve mentioned in the book that he was never able to make share trading work and I would add my vote to removing it completely from anything related to income enhancement or extra cash on the side, for a few hours a week, the kind of dream most people making money from selling the dream (rather than actually trading) would have you…[Read more]

]]> 6529d0a76b047672747b090e6b7e58ee Andrew_A replied to the topic First time property investment in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408289-first-time-property-investment/page/2/#post-4682617 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:05:05 +0000 Finding a good networking group can help with the education process, we have an excellent one in Brisbane that meets once per month where real investors are sharing the deals they are doing in the current market place. Important to make sure that the group is actually focused around education and networking as opposed to selling you property as…[Read more]

]]> 26ed9c48d26a0c0a1f31470bb7586f86 Andrew_A replied to the topic First timer wanting to enter the renovation game in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408251-first-timer-wanting-to-enter-the-renovation-game-2/page/2/#post-4682319 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:56:27 +0000 A good reason to buy the next API, looking forward to reading :)

With reno's I would say if very important to check your end values very carefully, once you have a high degree of confidence in a realistic sale/value price at the end you can work backwards with the numbers and arrive at the beginning!

]]> fac8203d1ad44a742bc95e0cf7757ee2 Andrew_A replied to the topic Starting again at 49 in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408170-starting-again-at-49/#post-4681689 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:27:57 +0000 Perhaps sorting out the settlement mess first of all and then taking a break before choosing on the next direction could be an option, making a decision from a calm state of mind is important. Just a thought. Your situation is unfortunately quite common these days Simon, I'm regularly talking with people who are looking to build again after a…[Read more]

]]> a3b895d80355f8acdef8558e3e35b8ae Andrew_A replied to the topic Property investing in australia in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408153-property-investing-in-australia-2/#post-4681561 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:49:48 +0000 I would say there is no easy path from here, it will take time and effort to move anywhere worthwhile.

As you are starting out and looking for direction I believe the best method is to try and build a relatively broad introductory foundation of knowledge, this way you will be able to ask questions that are targeted and gain an insight into…[Read more]

]]> 75c62c27d9dab68484a84b4caeb934c1 Andrew_A replied to the topic Geebung, Brisbane in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407894-geebung-brisbane/#post-4679376 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:24:08 +0000 Our office is in Geebung, this area has a lot of industry and light industrial, also a train line slicing through. Mostly older style housing, some busy arterial roads, all will depend on the specifics of the deal and location but generally a strategic location for Brisbane.

]]> 74b39804cc3ef38df0459f8e961a3556 Andrew_A replied to the topic What Inspires You? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407987-what-inspires-you/#post-4680120 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:13:12 +0000 I'm inspired by people who have generated success from humble beginnings, people who have also created a lifestyle that they have targeted, so often not the most money but the most 'freedom' and 'happiness', lifestyle by design.

]]> 499ac3b221981af7e0273df77490b6da Andrew_A replied to the topic 2 bedroom of 50sqm in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408069-2-bedroom-of-50sqm/#post-4680781 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:04:01 +0000 As has been pointed out this is a small size for a 2 bedder, not impossibly small but a challenge! A property has to make sense for a person to want to live in, so a well designed 1 bed will be superior than a 2 bed just for the sake of it in most cases for future growth.

A few areas to watch for compromise regarding smaller flats.

> Laundry,…[Read more]

]]> c8b076618e4ec1ce8e52da0fbf3fb36b Andrew_A replied to the topic Defence Housing Australia (DHA) property investing in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407875-defence-housing-australia-dha-property-investing/#post-4679303 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:45:54 +0000 Got some good deals on established DHA houses where the original owner paid far too much, as other posters have mentioned the deal needs to make sense on it's own, forget the new carpet and lick of paint at the end of time. 

Also.. vacancies are one of the horrible imaginary threats that newer investors see with property, with insurance and a…[Read more]

]]> 6dbb7445368f3459c87d4c6488cedbc7 Andrew_A replied to the topic Worth looking at 1 bedrooms?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407913-worth-looking-at-1-bedrooms/#post-4679517 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:34:50 +0000 I like blocks of 1 bed flats on 1 title :)

Do some number crunching to compare the net return of the house/apartment, with the apartment check out the floor metre size, strata fees, number in the block, condition of the block, scarcity factor to start with.

]]> 30f268c1176f2dcdb920cb63070eaf81 Andrew_A replied to the topic RBA lowers cash rate by 0.25% in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407762-rba-lowers-cash-rate-by-0-25/#post-4678566 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:08:17 +0000 The buyer enquiry has been strong the last two weeks, interesting to see how it all translates into market movements over the next 12-18 months with the variable rates dropping and rents on the improve.

]]> 9103e7aae7664f464715ca671fc5452e Andrew_A replied to the topic Slowly Acquiring all Units in small block... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407733-slowly-acquiring-all-units-in-small-block/#post-4678319 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:56:26 +0000 Often I find that the expensive strata fees are mostly from high admin costs, and not sinking fund contributions, nobody takes an interest in who is managing and they pay whatever is put in front of them, so taking an interest is the first step in managing your fees. Would expect the costs should be reasonable for a block of three with no pool.

]]> 0e2921368346d77dab741f19a336ac23 Andrew_A replied to the topic G'day, I'm new here! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404742-gday-im-new-here/#post-4656007 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:49:22 +0000 Would be an interesting place to visit, have had clients work there though I'm yet to see the place myself.

Best to put the wages to work and not assume they will last forever!

]]> 5f3cee1ff4f8e8cd409583fe4aad49be Andrew_A replied to the topic Real Estate Investar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405212-real-estate-investar-3/#post-4658987 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:28:24 +0000 Someone who can justify $149/month on a research site in this particular case.

]]> 6d645a8ef498a4197caa3f1fc7a0091f Andrew_A replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/23/#post-4525083 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:27:32 +0000 Difficult getting those child seats into a 2 seater :)

Niisan Tiida here, nice and dependable. Recently met an agent driving a Porsche Cayanne, more inline with the image thing.

]]> 700fca8e06d9de136d83065125e873d2 Andrew_A replied to the topic Brisbane house price growth 1979-2011 in the forum Unfortunately it looks like https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405382-brisbane-house-price-growth-1979-2011/page/2/#post-4660193 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:42:14 +0000 Unfortunately it looks like Residex have decided to start charging for the city wide monthly data series which makes a lot of these graphs difficult to continue.

http://www.rpdata.com/research/monthly_indices.html&nbsp;
Would appear to be the best alternative for the moment.

]]> ea920601df869963a7965839e64a4b5f Andrew_A replied to the topic carpet change canincrease rent yield ? help in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407210-carpet-change-canincrease-rent-yield-help/#post-4674300 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:26:03 +0000 I would try and wait till I could do a decent job with everything at once, paint + carpets + light fittings/door handles etc, if the carpet is serviceable might just need a good clean to last the next rental period.

Once you replace something like flooring with a new product then you realize how shabby everything else looks :) Would just want to…[Read more]

]]> af28a1d15be05e3c51cdefc38c1c30b0 Andrew_A replied to the topic Real Estate Investar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405212-real-estate-investar-3/#post-4658984 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:15:39 +0000 It's one of the sites I use for searching, agree about being expensive and suitable for active investors only, otherwise there will be better choices. Price Finder as Matt points out is excellent and hard to beat for value for your dollar. 

]]> b474875626583653ccc557de0e255133 Andrew_A replied to the topic Real Estate Investment Books in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407553-real-estate-investment-books/#post-4677000 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:36:32 +0000 'More wealth from Residential Real Estate' Jan Somers

]]> 2158aad5ebb6766a6d0afb791843142c Andrew_A replied to the topic Looking at investing in Cairns... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407575-looking-at-investing-in-cairns/#post-4677115 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:35:37 +0000 If you have the view that this is a dip in a longer term uptrend or just can find something that makes sense on a cashflow only scenario then some of the coastal areas including Cairns offer particularly good hunting grounds at the moment. The multis such as blocks of flats that can be renovated and bought well look interesting.

]]> 1d046ae07ccd3719d54312e33eadc7e2 Andrew_A replied to the topic Book Suggestions in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407479-book-suggestions/#post-4676493 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:32:37 +0000 Similar, I think that's 'Everyday Millionaires' by Jim McKnight which is also an excellent read!

]]> 59c05aa6e2e938e4de329c76c42b161c Andrew_A replied to the topic Cash Reserves in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407300-cash-reserves/#post-4674984 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:48:27 +0000 I love offering on property when you have 100% in cash :) You can really squeeze and perhaps more important act quickly. Nice to have 1M+ cash as the jaw dropping deals tend to be in that price range with resi I have found, however I know buyers who shop at the lower end of the scale <300k and sometimes much less, with patience and network building…[Read more]

]]> 1e2ecd6cc7c906815983d170441ff4c2 Andrew_A replied to the topic how to prepare investment property for next year's return in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407542-how-to-prepare-investment-property-for-next-years-return/#post-4676922 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:39:23 +0000 Apart from the depreciation schedule which is one of your best friends as an investor; ditching the self managing is a wise move until you have more experience or probably ever, you tend to attract the tenants who wouldn't bother applying through an office due to their record.

]]> 985912779622445c3eb99e1f897e030c Andrew_A replied to the topic NRAS and Motion Property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407552-nras-and-motion-property/#post-4676980 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:28:06 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
Agree with Derek don't hold any NRAS stock in my own portfolio but have financed a few dozen for clients.

Not saying they are all bad or overpriced but make sure your Broker orders an upfront valuation and you get a copy of the valuation report before going unconditional.

You have to ask yourself if the marketing agent (as Derek…[Read more]

]]> cb89f4c9c2f6ca25895651049645651c Andrew_A replied to the topic Book Suggestions in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407479-book-suggestions/#post-4676491 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:23:58 +0000 Not sure if you can get it in E-book form but 'Investing story by story' by Jan Somers is a great read for inspiration.

]]> ead32e69ae4a591e42955208c83966b4 Andrew_A replied to the topic What to do with $600,000 Cash in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407577-what-to-do-with-600000-cash/#post-4677120 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:22:56 +0000 If the development  deals were profitable then that's an obvious choice as pointed out :) 

Depends what sort of an income you need as well, presumably if you are looking with a longer investing time frame and talking 20%+ p/a returns then it's going to have to be value adding or business of some kind. Not a bad place to be starting from anyway if…[Read more]

]]> 8c9cdfcf10ec68a64dbfe411b9b6494d Andrew_A replied to the topic Ex-Church Home Renovation Brisbane. in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407229-ex-church-home-renovation-brisbane/#post-4674436 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:23:14 +0000 Have you explored the chance to use the property as something with a commercial angle? Sounds like a fascinating property, trying to place it but I don’t have quite enough information at the moment :)

]]> 7cbe86f7d08eb76a3d71ee3c0cf72f65 Andrew_A replied to the topic Neighbours fence and shed on my property!! in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406928-neighbours-fence-and-shed-on-my-property/#post-4672365 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:37:25 +0000 Yes good advice about doing as much as possible on friendly terms, that’s useful advice for pretty much everything involving property negotiations, don’t burn bridges unless you absolutely have to.

]]> f9f63c91b1b8f4c24f2fd59eac238725 Andrew_A replied to the topic Brisbane suburb suggestions for houses $480k and under w high occupancy & yield & capital gain over 20 yrs in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407048-brisbane-suburb-suggestions-for-houses-480k-and-under-w-high-occupancy-yield-capital-gain-over-20-yrs/#post-4673158 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:20:25 +0000 Occupancy isn’t really an issue for any property that is in decent condition, the rental market is quite healthy.

I buy in this area often, generally 480 will be a little tight for a house buyer but good choice for townhouses and excellent choice for apartments. Work with 5.2% gross yield as a rough rule of thumb. All depends on what you are…[Read more]

]]> c3ab058376e6b76acb268347bc944fef Andrew_A replied to the topic First bussiness to be sold at a loss!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407004-first-bussiness-to-be-sold-at-a-loss/#post-4672760 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:48:38 +0000 Doesn’t sound that bad if you are keeping your family, youth and health! Bought a few houses in that range 50-100k discount from previous sale price in the last year, some crying vendors but it’s really just a question of changing perspective in most cases, still a lucky country!

]]> b8db8846cb5f5e9f5c888c73921c15bf Andrew_A replied to the topic Should I continue with unit purchase or will it be a money pit (re repairs to common property)? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407022-should-i-continue-with-unit-purchase-or-will-it-be-a-money-pit-re-repairs-to-common-property/#post-4672971 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:42:42 +0000 Quite a large complex. Not necessarily a red flag as it could be a premium location.

Would be inclined to look at smaller complexes for relative yield and land value/content in the same area, or even houses if just for comparison before going ahead, the condition questions are worth exploring though, you would want to know the chance of ongoing…[Read more]

]]> 651f7e580976a3f46e08e714053065ab Andrew_A replied to the topic To render or not? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/to-render-or-not/#post-4672640 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:13:11 +0000 Can be area specific, are most of the other houses in the street rendered? In terms of a longer term rental would be hard to go past the paint option though.

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