PropertyInvesting.com | Chris White | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/chris-white/activity/ Activity feed for Chris White. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 29523be2eed438aa6686ec5038d56e43 Chris White replied to the topic Where to invest in Brisbane area under $500k for futre growth potential ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5012500-where-to-invest-in-brisbane-area-under-500k-for-futre-growth-potential/#post-5013656 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:36:35 +0000 You have to be careful with these figures – i.e. growth in median prices does always not = actual house price growth. There are a lot of new properties being developed and sold in Park Ridge which pushes up the median sales price but that doesn’t mean that all folk achieved 18% growth on their properties in Park Ridge.

I think you can do better…[Read more]

]]> 3e450c1b284078853d056fb65ea832c1 Chris White replied to the topic Please advise about Bathla Group / Western Sydney / Universal Property Group in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011909-please-advise-about-bathla-group-western-sydney-universal-property-group/#post-5012546 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:36:55 +0000 Do they work for you the buyer or the developer – always a good starting point.

]]> 2359317f5ea06b4cf5ed11da381ee566 Chris White replied to the topic Where to invest in Brisbane area under $500k for futre growth potential ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5012500-where-to-invest-in-brisbane-area-under-500k-for-futre-growth-potential/#post-5012545 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:34:42 +0000 The only councils that allow dual income properties to be rented independently are Ipswich and Logan Councils and soon to be Moreton Bay.

]]> 63a9ebe4a64297efbb0bbe920b4b5ceb Chris White replied to the topic Am I better off starting out with a partner? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011759-am-i-better-off-starting-out-with-a-partner/#post-5011797 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:34:19 +0000 There are a couple of other things to think about;

1. You are both new to property investing so mistakes will be made. A better situation is to partner up with someone experienced.

2. Its important to have a solicitor draw up a partnership agreement to put some framework around who is doing what in the partnership and for what reward. Believe…[Read more]

]]> 393112fc4cd56d2839309d1d6c267ef1 Chris White replied to the topic General wealth creation advice in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011257-general-wealth-creation-advice/#post-5011325 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 05:57:23 +0000 Couldn’t you keep contributing money into Super and home loan + also purchase an IP now.

At 5% ++ rental yields and property interest rates around 4.5%, the property would basically look after itself.

Your approx. $80k in current equity (assuming 80% LVR) could be the deposit (inc. costs) on another investment property purchase.

We are buying…[Read more]

]]> 862dab1a90c9d77f3cedb379e9c310e5 Chris White replied to the topic splitting a block in Brisbane, 2 questions, ok 3. in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5010975-splitting-a-block-in-brisbane-2-questions-ok-3/#post-5011277 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:14:33 +0000 We renovated and subdivided this property recently https://youtu.be/Q9NBdTKGzFkand and have a few others lined up to do the same. You don’t need to build a house on the newly created block if you are subdividing the land. Are you subdividing or creating a duplex situation? And is the property on two titles or one?

If the land is one title and…[Read more]

]]> 1090450974465faf4de6e4b194e7d4ea Chris White replied to the topic Where to invest? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5010955-where-to-invest-9/#post-5011242 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 06:00:37 +0000 Houses in Brisbane fit that build at the moment, i.e. yield + rising market + land component with add value potential…..

Stay away from units around the city though as there are too many being built and the market is being driven by intestate and overseas investors..buy where the locals buy…..

]]> e3fe8854d6c4e66fb06dafeeaf2d7ac6 Chris White replied to the topic Post construction valuations on Granny Flats in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4996323-post-construction-valuations-on-granny-flats/#post-5011241 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:52:52 +0000 We’ve done a few and they have always valued at house purchase price + 100% of construction costs.

The first one we put together was in Umina Beach about 3 years ago – $305,000 + $105,000. The rent is $680.00 per week. The clients have just been offered close to $550,000 for it. Super funds are a strong 2nd hand buyer of these dual income…[Read more]

]]> ac829f024f5914e34a5aeb27a0e1d18f Chris White replied to the topic Changing Property Managers? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5010189-changing-property-managers-2/#post-5011238 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:56:41 +0000 We are based at Norwest and manage properties from the East to the West. Give me a call if you want to speak to a pro-active property manager in Sydney.

Cheers

Chris

]]> d86ff16b2db983a05ea52ec0b4af5d01 Chris White replied to the topic Should I buy a unit or a house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011145-should-i-buy-a-unit-or-a-house/#post-5011237 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:52:17 +0000 Houses……in Brisbane right now!!

Best of both worlds in Brisbane at the moment – i.e. around 5% yield on good blocks where value can be added.

There is a looming oversupply of units around Brisbane city so avoid those.

We have been buying houses in Brisbane from $300k upwards..

Cheers

Chris

]]> edc1aa0a2f5d090b99c3e9b535508555 Chris White's profile was updated https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/321631/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:47:50 +0000 e27a6b694eaa88a07876bbd72c8ed1a8 Chris White replied to the topic Best websites and resources to use when researching an area in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011066-best-websites-and-resources-to-use-when-researching-an-area/#post-5011236 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:46:22 +0000 This is a worthwhile site for property info and the subscription based section provides reasonable desktop valuations. You can subscribe for 1 month or more, so good for property buyers looking for only a short period and not wanting to pay a full RP Data membership.

http://www.propertyvalue.com.au/

Chris White
http://www.pillarproperty.com.au

]]> a015b2f4136957a044256b8af9743a06 Chris White replied to the topic Opinion needed - Starr Partners Merrylands in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011229-opinion-needed-starr-partners-merrylands/#post-5011235 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:41:18 +0000 Not sure about Starr Partners in Merrylands Cassie however, we are based at Norwest if you want to talk about pro-active property management. We manage properties as far as Blacktown currently to the west, Bondi to the East, Central Coast (North) and also soon to be Brisbane.

Regards

Chris White
http://www.pillarproperty.com.au
0438265226

]]> 0e8511fc07d7087f2150892f5e169b0a Chris White replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/25/#post-4542343 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 20:09:25 +0000 Guys, in NSW now, you can easily 'create' a cash-flow positive deal – in any location, it just depends how much you want to spend.

See a case study of one that we did – Cash flow positive property deal 

You don't have to invest in mining towns and very remote areas (and I am recommend you don't)

The market here is also in the growth phrase – Syd…[Read more]

]]> 1e46cae58ed3f8578f09be0dce197694 Chris White replied to the topic Using a Buyers Agent in the forum Hi Guys Sunday mornings are https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399706-using-a-buyers-agent/#post-4623188 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:48:53 +0000 Hi Guys Sunday mornings are always a great time to read and contribute to a few posts. To put my 2 cents worth in, an experienced buyer’s agent should: Have extensive knowledge – enabling them to advise their clients about the best areas and streets to buy in and at what price and also those to avoid at any cost. They also should know their w…[Read more]

]]> 9ab29b6d8bbd6e4f00bc9450f102ebcb Chris White replied to the topic How to get started in commercial property in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398053-how-to-get-started-in-commercial-property/#post-4612817 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:32:45 +0000 This previous thread might provide a few more answers for you.

https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/property-investing/commercial-property/4325441?t=1260815402

Also, the book “How Investing In Commercial Property Really Works – By Chris Lang & Martin Roth”.

Cheers

]]> e096cac48629f38091befc61b86c7361 Chris White replied to the topic Aussie off to buy US property - anyone want to join me?? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397950-aussie-off-to-buy-us-property-anyone-want-to-join-me/page/3/#post-4612159 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:12:03 +0000 Hi MichaelGood luck with your adventures.Have you got any research material on the vacancy rates in these areas, current levels of inventory (empty properties), take up rate per month and general direction of property prices? The US Census publishes regularly on vacancies and home ownership – it would be interesting to see what is happening in the…[Read more]

]]> 5eaab3caac88a8a1e62e066bc540c6c9 Chris White replied to the topic Point Cook Vic in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397236-point-cook-vic/#post-4609017 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:08:19 +0000 I do know that there is some good infrastructure proposed for Craigieburn – shopping centres etc………you could also check the same sort of statistics that I listed above for Point Cook to get a better idea. When there are a lot of new houses being built in an area, its a good idea to check how many of them are being taking up by owner o…[Read more]

]]> ad8b80db54839623e80ee137b1d4baf0 Chris White replied to the topic How does one afford a House in Sydney? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397787-how-does-one-afford-a-house-in-sydney/#post-4611397 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:42:22 +0000 I would also go with buying an older house at up to $700k. (not too old though, just not new)

You may have to compromise with suburbs depending on where you want to live and also the style of property, house or unit however, the Sydney market is really moving in this price range at present (houses nearly 10% this calender year and units nearly…[Read more]

]]> feb1560331cf8fb49afd0c1b636a1847 Chris White replied to the topic investment property in sydney in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397812-investment-property-in-sydney/#post-4611480 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:22 +0000 Sorry, I noticed that it was for an investment property. (not sure what happened with my user name on that last post)

If you go to http://www.investsmart.com.au/ and click on houses or units for NSW and search by median; all suburbs in NSW will be rated by median price from the most expensive to least expensive. If you are after a property that…[Read more]

]]> 985b05585b74c947dffe7b2d6b8e7a91 Chris White replied to the topic Postivie Cash-Flow Commercial property in Albury Wodonga in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395405-postivie-cash-flow-commercial-property-in-albury-wodonga/#post-4599228 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:50:09 +0000 Always better if you are not a 'motivated seller'.Good for you on being able to hold.Best wishes

]]> 875c72bed9976d72fc77b86a89660592 Chris White replied to the topic Postivie Cash-Flow Commercial property in Albury Wodonga in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395405-postivie-cash-flow-commercial-property-in-albury-wodonga/#post-4599224 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:07:46 +0000 Tye mate,I think I know why the other sales fell over. 7% cap rate for a three lease in Wodonga is way off the mark.Maybe 8.5% – 9%+ would see some interest in your property. There is also the three year 'leaseback' scenario that would concern many buyers. I guess you guys could easily move on and/or build another factory for yourselves at the end…[Read more]

]]> 193981c43560a9d1d755bf85dd53c9c7 Chris White replied to the topic Prognosis For Commercial & Industrial in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395115-prognosis-for-commercial-industrial/#post-4597706 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:07:13 +0000 G’day Michael,  There are certainly some areas with a lot of unsold and unleased stock. This applies to various areas of Sydney and Brisbane; I am not as familiar with Melbourne.  I would certainly not be buying a commercial property at the moment unless it came with a long lease (5 – 10 years), has a 6 month bank guarantee (bond) in place and I…[Read more]

]]> 80730d6207435f13b00c1fbf3cc7002d Chris White replied to the topic Prognosis For Commercial & Industrial in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395115-prognosis-for-commercial-industrial/#post-4597704 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:19:28 +0000 Hi Michael,My research and also being in the market tells me the following;   With the economy slowing the demand for commercial and industrial space is easing. Many companies are putting expansion plans on hold and staying where they area. A lot of completed speculative development is therefore sitting around empty causing an increase in v…[Read more]

]]> 6f1f875b4aea19750967bc3829f37f47 Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/page/2/#post-4591013 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:39:31 +0000 You are in the wrong section.This post is on commercial property.

]]> 621a33787b5f12a72e9441307f37fda7 Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/page/2/#post-4591011 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:07:28 +0000 Sorry about the late reply Heidi, I have been traveling for a few days. I guess the first step is to identify and maybe separate your business needs and requirements from your property investment objectives.   Is the property a good investment Does it suit your business requirements – having a reliable tenant (yourself) is a plus however, the pr…[Read more]

]]> 1fd4f3c96804bd8363af16b7112c775f Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4591008 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:28:11 +0000 Hi, yes got your e-mail and sent a reply however it bounced back to me twice – not sure why?Do you have another e-mail address?

]]> 5b014725c4e2d497e77cfc3b7d3685ac Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4591006 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:45:51 +0000 Do you mind sending me an e-mail chrisw@prospergroup.com.au and I will respond with suggested reading.I would prefer to refer books privately. Thanks

]]> a66be3c6ecbbefc2758d32ef999605de Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4591004 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:32:07 +0000 You definitely need a buffer when investing in commercial property. You need to be able to ride through potential vacancy periods and/or capital costs (especially with older properties).I am sure that most commercial investors will agree that 'right now' I am seeing some of the best buying opportunities for several years. I expect this to continue…[Read more]

]]> ebfa2d094cd7ebc1aadc87e3c14b342e Chris White replied to the topic Fixed rate or Variable? in the forum It seems that rates are on https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394786-fixed-rate-or-variable/#post-4595916 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:29:02 +0000 It seems that rates are on the way down. A 0.5% – 0.75% rate cut next month is not out of the question. I can't see rates moving up for at least another 6 months. Unless you absolutely need the certainty right now, I would stay variable for a couple of months more. Most lenders allow you to fix at any time. (some charge a small fee).

]]> ea9506f9a5e54f7335aa565e5cd01148 Chris White replied to the topic Just bought in a Mining Town in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394387-just-bought-in-a-mining-town/#post-4593701 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:52:16 +0000 Stu_Macca

It may be the conservative in me, (and I don’t buy in mining towns), however, when house prices there reached $350k I thought it was overpriced.

Be very careful when riding a bubble (and prices in Moranbah) are just that. The intrinsic value is not what you paid for it.

The cash flow is great but what is your medium term plan and exit…[Read more]

]]> 8b6e15af8ccba48f0d907f29e2bef6c6 Chris White replied to the topic Buying in Sydney without being there? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394411-buying-in-sydney-without-being-there-2/#post-4594007 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:19 +0000 Sorry, I was asking Wealth4Life how they get paid from their arrangements with property developers.i.e. does the developer pay them or do they act on behalf of the purchaser (therefore the purchaser would pay them for the service)Just curious to know?

]]> a15961d3c9681d330d1fe1379075ddd2 Chris White replied to the topic Buying in Sydney without being there? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394411-buying-in-sydney-without-being-there-2/#post-4594005 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:19:32 +0000 How do you get paid?

By the developer / builder or purchaser.

A buyers agent represents the purchaser to acheive the lowest possible price for them.

Just to clarify, who will you be representing?

]]> 206b4e3c001fac5a52b4e0beb1d3140d Chris White replied to the topic Buying in Sydney without being there? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394411-buying-in-sydney-without-being-there-2/#post-4594002 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:34:55 +0000 Hi Katrin,

Feel free to give me a call to discuss how we can help you.

Please also view our website.

]]> fe5b1f4c80a137d21c6a146df18e9009 Chris White replied to the topic Bird Doggin in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394404-bird-doggin/#post-4593982 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:29:22 +0000 Hi Damian,Feel free to give me a call to discuss.

]]> 136bd1e77f5be5ee2ba6bfecaf06ec05 Chris White replied to the topic Should I be buying now? in the forum You’ve pretty much summed https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394352-should-i-be-buying-now/page/4/#post-4593524 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:01:12 +0000 You’ve pretty much summed it up whiteknightoz  On a $300k loan, at 0.80%, repayments will reduce by $200 per monthThe banks will reclaim some of their lost margin (i.e. 0.20%) previously lost in higher funding costs and therefore restore confidence. Interest rates will fall further and the banks margins will continue to improve. Median house re…[Read more]

]]> e7cd8d2bbaf97eb8fedff896cd94591a Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4590999 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:12:50 +0000 They are good additional points that you raise.

If you were going to spend money on a fit-out you would certainly want to be confident that your tenant was going to be there for the long term and/or you retained the ownership of the fit-out, depreciated it and could even leave the works in place for the next tenant to use. As such the nature of…[Read more]

]]> db06c03ea0d08e52cbb86ec779b0aad8 Chris White replied to the topic Should I be buying now? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394352-should-i-be-buying-now/#post-4593481 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:46:14 +0000 Your post doesn’t make a lot of sense.

You make it seem like there is a conspiracy theory out there that only you know about.

I would like to see more fact behind these posts. A little information is dangerous.

There is a lot of money being made whilst you continue to wait for property prices to fall 50%.

]]> 7955be62f6a32e3790ecdc575747e847 Chris White replied to the topic Should I be buying now? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394352-should-i-be-buying-now/#post-4593479 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:19:02 +0000 As far not being the right time to invest – I disagree.

Injections of capital into banks and other corporations will help the current economic turmoil. (Which is currently occurring) and right now, the greatest investor in the history of the world has spent US$15 billion on investment within the last week and is set to spend another US$25 b…[Read more]

]]> 67aeb4dedbe1bfa35dc295a23e2caa4f Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4590997 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:37:48 +0000 “Say you offer to pay $50k in fit-out costs for an incoming tenant or existing one, and the tenant agrees to pay an increased rent of $25sqm x 250sqm (of floor space) = $6250 per year. At a capitalisation rate of 8% the increase in value would be $6250 ÷ 8% = $78,125”.

Hi Gary,

The $28k is the difference between what you spent on the fit out…[Read more]

]]> e856d388b3d31ceb8314886ed86932ec Chris White replied to the topic Commercial office in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394121-commercial-office-2/#post-4592398 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:57:52 +0000 Hi Lara,Refer to 2nd post (Sydney strata office properties).  http://www.prospergroup.com.au/blog This is an example of the type of information / research that you need to obtain and apply to your Melbourne office scenario.Suppy and demand!

]]> 8b9f13841a1d6f0066d5da2bdfd361b2 Chris White replied to the topic a better choice / abc financial group pty ltd in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394032-a-better-choice-abc-financial-group-pty-ltd/page/2/#post-4591925 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:04:12 +0000 Good for your guys, for taking the plunge and investing.I think what some of the forum people are alluding to with their comments are that one should focus more on the underlying asset, the quality of that asset and how it will likely perform in the future. Often some investment groups highlight the tax benefits and 'home gearing & debt reduction…[Read more]

]]> bcb9b9a961b068907674513932e684d2 Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4590995 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:29:22 +0000 The objective of a commercial renovation or improvement is similar to residential property, i.e. the property should be brought up to an appropriate standard so it appeals to prospective commercial tenants and/or prospective purchasers and one should not over capitalize the property.

The requirements of commercial tenants will vary depending on…[Read more]

]]> 20d5130897fb58e6387bee9798d5d8d5 Chris White replied to the topic Making Money Out of Commercial Property $$$ in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393855-making-money-out-of-commercial-property/#post-4590994 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:16:37 +0000 The objective of a commercial renovation or improvement is similar to residential property, i.e. the property should be brought up to an appropriate standard so it appeals to prospective commercial tenants and/or prospective purchasers and one should not over capitalize the property.  

The requirements of commercial tenants will vary depending…[Read more]

]]> fbad24a65385b23254ced802676e6cd0 Chris White replied to the topic deposit for commercial property in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394012-deposit-for-commercial-property-2/#post-4591817 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:12:36 +0000 Deposit for commercial is usually 25% – 30%. Units of 3 – 4+ are usually considered a commercial lend.However, 80% LVR is possible for strong applicants. Also, strong applicants may finance up to 5 – 6 units as residential loans at residential rates. Hope that helps.

]]> 75b5e2afb0ad91e0194f607c1dfb682e Chris White replied to the topic Good or Bad return , Number crunching /opinion /help in the forum Dear Sati,  Whilst https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393709-good-or-bad-return-number-crunching-opinion-help/page/2/#post-4590178 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:53:12 +0000 Dear Sati, Whilst the situation is not good you can learn valuable things from this experience that will likely put you in good stead to make better decisions in the future. All good investors have started somewhere and also made mistakes.   This is obviously very damaging to your cash flow, I assume that selling the IP is not an option for you…[Read more]

]]> 4b1410a46cd0c8a43415959725d2b8ab Chris White replied to the topic Good or Bad return , Number crunching /opinion /help in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393709-good-or-bad-return-number-crunching-opinion-help/#post-4590158 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:07:34 +0000 Not sure if you use the PIA software (property investment analysis)  – from somersoft.com.au.This will provide you with a cash flow analysis and various returns (IRR and NPV) which factors in the cash flow and assumed capital growth of the property.You may find this useful in creating what-if scenarios and models.

]]> ce63ab562edca5a25f11c07c115e4d47 Chris White replied to the topic Another 0.5% interest rate prediction ... in the forum Information was sourced from https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393490-another-0-5-interest-rate-prediction/page/2/#post-4588934 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:22:31 +0000 Information was sourced from various places.Financial Review  – (on-line subscription)ABS – Information is freeMortgage & Finance Monthly Brief (subscription)RBA website – FreeVarious finance industry daily e-updates (subscription)Industry seminars and updates Can be dry reading however, it keeps your finger on the pulse. 

]]> a8c0639b7b1aed75d74ae5a3139e7ccf Chris White replied to the topic Help Finding a Good Finacial adviser in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393510-help-finding-a-good-finacial-adviser/#post-4589052 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:53:22 +0000 With all due respect, I personally would not consider consulting an industry superfund advisor for anything else other than advice on an industry super fund.They may be excellent on advising on the respective C-Bus funds etc however, they are not financial experts and also are generally not well rounded in property and finance.I have been a fin…[Read more]

]]> cb67f7c44895cd9d398fbba13ffff6d6 Chris White replied to the topic Another 0.5% interest rate prediction ... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393490-another-0-5-interest-rate-prediction/#post-4588928 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:41:02 +0000 Interest rates and the economy – property prices Interest rates have been left on hold since March 2008. The immediate inflation figures and outlook is the leading indicator for monetary policy or the regulation of interest rates by the RBA. The cash rate is currently 7.25%. Economic growth (which drives jobs and demand) is expected to fall fr…[Read more]

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