PropertyInvesting.com | Brian Pobje | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/brian-pobje/activity/ Activity feed for Brian Pobje. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:39:52 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9c0a8ced604ceacd4071668502c54fce Brian Pobje replied to the topic Property investment in Sydney western suburbs... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407619-property-investment-in-sydney-western-suburbs-2/#post-4677408 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:23:21 +0000 Hi Geeta9,

Ropes crossing is an area in the blacktown LGA, that could have potential for you.

You can purchase house and land packages  in this new estate for approx 420k and they are achieving approx 470pw rent.

If you would like more info just send me an email.

]]> b26d8e862b28a036d6b9ff34839b4a26 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Build cost for Granny Flat? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407121-build-cost-for-granny-flat/#post-4673768 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:36:28 +0000 I agree Steve, from a real estate agents perspective, it worries me sometimes that the re-sale of the property is not always taken into account when considering a granny flat, what % of the buying market wants 1 and a 1/2 homes on their block.

It is a great way to to turn a negatively geared property into a positive one.

In my humble opinion a…[Read more]

]]> 3f6214ba7dbdf23fd353ef6c1973e1d1 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Investing in Dubbo, NSW in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403637-investing-in-dubbo-nsw/#post-4647785 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:08:23 +0000 Orange is a well-established regional hub that boasts a strong, thriving diverse economy.

One of the region’s key features is its ability to sustain a solid economy built on a multitude of economic drivers including, health, education, and agriculture to name but a few.

Orange does not rely on mining but reaps the benefits from a robust mining…[Read more]

]]> 483646b0952ddc55ac69de3890517915 Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676108 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:53:05 +0000 In relation to blue wealth, everybody needs to make a living, if they get a commission and you get a property that is good value, showing good returns and in a growth area that has been researched, I can only see that as a win win situation.

]]> 944b6a737acea6c666799a749f3a577d Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676108 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:53:05 +0000 In relation to blue wealth, everybody needs to make a living, if they get a commission and you get a property that is good value, showing good returns and in a growth area that has been researched, I can only see that as a win win situation.

]]> 2b533f45fa25b7d03f8fe12b73e59ed1 Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum In relation to blue wealth, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676108 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:53:05 +0000 In relation to blue wealth, everybody needs to make a living, if they get a commission and you get a property that is good value,showing good returns and in a growth area that has been researched, I can only see that as a win win situation.

]]> 7146f14324e6cba9089bb4c2512e4569 Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676108 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:53:05 +0000 In relation to blue wealth, everybody needs to make a living, if they get a commission and you get a property that is good value,showing good returns and in a growth area that has been researched, I can only see that as a win win situation.

]]> d4cc3c4918e4241dac36fbc7fd308425 Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676107 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:50:42 +0000 Just a thought, is a buyers agent completely unbiased, will they receive the same amount of money from you if you buy the property or not. Could that extra commission they will receive from you if you buy, influence the advice they give?

]]> d4cc3c4918e4241dac36fbc7fd308425 Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676107 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:50:42 +0000 Just a thought, is a buyers agent completely unbiased, will they receive the same amount of money from you if you buy the property or not. Could that extra commission they will receive from you if you buy, influence the advice they give?

]]> df07ce8230be38b8f2316cb0437541a0 Brian Pobje replied to the topic BlueWealth in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407433-bluewealth/#post-4676107 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:50:42 +0000 Just a thought, is a buyers agent completely unbiased, will they receive the same amount of money from you if you buy the property or not. Could that extra commission they will receive from you if you buy, influence the advice they give?

]]> 125564400224a9680f17751771e01551 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Can't seem to crack first IP...maybe call in the pro's? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407074-cant-seem-to-crack-first-ip-maybe-call-in-the-pros/#post-4673384 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:33:12 +0000 lol I have been a real estate agent in Newcastle NSW for over 16 years and am now focusing in the Investment property industry.

As a real estate agent it is very annoying when a potential buyer offers on more than one property, The agent goes to the vendor and basically suggests that they take the offer, the vendors accepts the offer and then…[Read more]

]]> 54b5d1131928307eb073760c26167e17 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Can't seem to crack first IP...maybe call in the pro's? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407074-cant-seem-to-crack-first-ip-maybe-call-in-the-pros/#post-4673382 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:20:53 +0000 Renel,
As the crest has suggested, I would go back and look at your criteria for purchasing. You need to commit to the type of property you are looking for and narrow your search for that type of property. If your criteria is too wide you will always find a reason not to purchase. This is common for people especially buying their first…[Read more]

]]> 1b76b23f4a5aa42aea0a61ea1a5c6c02 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Renovating a property during settlement (vic) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406943-renovating-a-property-during-settlement-vic/#post-4672442 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:02:29 +0000 What state are u in?
In NSW the agent is only allowed to make changes within the bold box on the front page of the contract. They are not permitted to change or alter any other part of the contract.

]]> 477b4287f877847732aec0eaeaa889c4 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Renovating a property during settlement (vic) in the forum No offence to any solicitors https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406943-renovating-a-property-during-settlement-vic/#post-4672437 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:56:37 +0000 No offence to any solicitors or conveyancers but……. they can really destroy a deal for a buyer and a seller.

I have been in real estate for over 16 years and the number of deals that have fallen over to the legal people is just ridicules.

The vendor does not have to give you access, you do not own the property as yet, what if you are allowed…[Read more]

]]> 5e7445a83a4b438879f5c222ff7cae44 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Whyalla - Investment in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406953-whyalla-investment/#post-4672538 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:40:42 +0000 BHP’s capital commitment to Olympic Dam has been broadly estimated at between $20 billion and $30 billion. If it proceeds at the lower level of investment, mining stimulus to SA multiplies over fifteen fold. The flow on effects will stimulate most sectors of the economy, including residential property.

]]> cc952faa47bbcc5dca253d029f836bc4 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Sewerage pipes ...help please. Want to build a granny flat in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406111-sewerage-pipes-help-please-want-to-build-a-granny-flat/#post-4665726 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:43:26 +0000 Having been in real estate for over 16 years, I have found that if the sewer runs under a property that it severely decreases the number of people that are interested in buying that property, solicitors and builders will also add to the buyers uncertainty of such a purchase.
People get worried about the what if questions, what if it bursts, what…[Read more]

]]> affdc356c1f34773035f6c741bc0f00c Brian Pobje replied to the topic Sewerage pipes ...help please. Want to build a granny flat in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406111-sewerage-pipes-help-please-want-to-build-a-granny-flat/#post-4665724 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:13:09 +0000 Hi James,

Need to know where it runs across the block
is it at the front, middle or back of the block, will the granny flat be built over the easement.?

]]> de8ff06d02c2beaa8e4b710565264c69 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Good deal? in the forum Information from the next https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406937-good-deal/#post-4672417 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:41:03 +0000 Information from the next hot spot web site on melbourne

The Melbourne oversupply story has been running for some time now and it keeps getting bigger and scarier.

The nexthotspot.com.au were concerned about the melb inner city about 2 years ago when banks scaled back lending around Southbank and Docklands.

It has become increasingly clear…[Read more]

]]> 731f3abd1dd583aec64302e26e59f660 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Passed in at Auction...please help! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406922-passed-in-at-auction-please-help/#post-4672310 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:25:30 +0000 Catalyst,
Just to clear up the auction conditions in nsw.
Auction conditions last until midnight of the day of the auction only, the day after the auction the property becomes what is called a private treaty. Under auction conditions there is no cooling off period and a deposit usually 10% must be paid and contracts signed.
under private treaty…[Read more]

]]> f57fa0d4e7e62c88c702416923347173 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Looking for 1st Investment Property in Sydney - What area? House or Unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406827-looking-for-1st-investment-property-in-sydney-what-area-house-or-unit/#post-4671633 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:59:19 +0000 I am associated with NEXT HOT SPOT and thirdi property. This was written by our research Guru Andrew Peterson. <moderator: delete advertising>

]]> fe634df931bcfdf48bc7c93a964b3faf Brian Pobje replied to the topic Looking for 1st Investment Property in Sydney - What area? House or Unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406827-looking-for-1st-investment-property-in-sydney-what-area-house-or-unit/#post-4671631 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:41:41 +0000 Ropes Crossing
The Blacktown LGA is one of the few areas in Sydney with good prospects for growth over the next economic cycle of 7-10 years, and Ropes Crossing has emerged as its most desirable suburb both for lifestyle and investment.
One of the issues for most ‘mum and dad’ investors in property is the conflicting advice available from so cal…[Read more]

]]> 4d372e88493d2ee52480b33051248d60 Brian Pobje replied to the topic Looking for 1st Investment Property in Sydney - What area? House or Unit? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406827-looking-for-1st-investment-property-in-sydney-what-area-house-or-unit/#post-4671630 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:02:04 +0000 Amit, Ropes Crossing is a growth area in Sydney western corridor a good long term investment area. Brand new Properties are selling in the area for around 408,000 and renting for approx 470pw. How much it will cost you per week will depend on the deposit that you have and your tax rate. <moderator: delete advertising>

]]> 3d3bc7f04add6658a0b305af1a20b42c Brian Pobje replied to the topic $300-$350,000 Budget for investment property Where to buy? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406696-300-350000-budget-for-investment-property-where-to-buy/#post-4670725 Thu, 31 May 2012 06:38:46 +0000 can your budget stretch to around 380k?????

]]> 07642b8d4fc417fb3330b4c16613292f Brian Pobje replied to the topic Our 1st investment property!!!!Advice on where to start looking in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406664-our-1st-investment-propertyadvice-on-where-to-start-looking/#post-4670498 Tue, 29 May 2012 04:49:20 +0000 have a look at nexthotspot.com.au they have some great information on there.

]]> 76f0b79cbcf41fa9bc6895d370de15b5 Brian Pobje replied to the topic is this a good deal? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406702-is-this-a-good-deal-9/#post-4670770 Tue, 29 May 2012 04:17:04 +0000 Hi Wendywoo
If the property was worth 470k in 07, then 390k in dec 11, then 360k in may12.
Wouldnt that say something about how good an investment this might be.

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