https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/climbingjac/activity/ Activity feed for climbingjac. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:33:17 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 2e3a50b787eede882fd632f3a9176715 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398482-newcastle-nsw-real-estate-market/#post-4615392 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:18:10 +0000 Why would you sell?  Why not keep it, and refinance later if you want to buy another place?  You'll lose lots of money in fees and stamp duties if you sell

]]> 8be3ca93e7228581818bcdb1636d75a8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398470-how-should-i-buy-an-investment-property/#post-4615309 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:47:05 +0000 Whether it is a good idea to take out a loan under your parents name is a matter for you and your parents to discuss.  What about buying in your name, but having your parents use some of the equity in their home to help you with your deposit?  This is probably your best chance of getting on the ladder.  You can ring the bank home loan info li…[Read more]

]]> b81f51fc32466230bbefa2c608cf9c55 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398476-buying-near-jails/#post-4615355 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:41:30 +0000 Is there a decent rental demand in the area?  Would you attract the kind of tenants that look after your property and pay rent on time?  Does the area have capital growth potential?

]]> 69fb4123274e88ba339ed72b60f33d69 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398480-newbie-lazy-equity/#post-4615375 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:36:55 +0000 Hi MarieWelcome!  It may well be that you have some equity that could be put to work, but it will also be the case that to get more finance, the bank will want to see that you can manage more debt.  It'd be handy if you are able to provide information on what sort of return the IP is generating, and what sort of spare funds you find yourself w…[Read more]

]]> 4018a3ec082c88326504e6bb7720976e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398215-just-about-to-start-your-first-property/#post-4613728 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:39:47 +0000 The general rule is that property doubles in value every 10 years.  This doesn't necessarily mean it increases by equal amounts each year.  A property might remain at the same value for 3 years, then surge up 40%, or infact down a bit.  It is dangerous to presume the property value will go up.  If you create a situation where you are required to…[Read more]

]]> b9ab2aebcba759cb945201399dff1adf https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398213-advice-for-a-19yr-old/#post-4613720 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:33:14 +0000 Hi matieOK here is an online stamp duty calculator for you ; http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=calc&jar=StampDutyA call to a couple of local solicitors would help you establish the legal costs they charge to cover their services to help you with buying a property.  Note they will hire a surveyor, so ask about the portion of the fee…[Read more]

]]> 11b9f9bcd67ad994bf91de75bbdf4ec0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398213-advice-for-a-19yr-old/#post-4613716 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:39:42 +0000 Hi!You are probably eligible for the First Home Owner Grant as well.Remember you'll be up for stamp duty and legal fees … basically allow 5% of the property price for this (so about $15k for a $300k property).Even though you're looking at targeting cash flow positive properties, I wouldn't borrow more than $300k or it'll bury you if anything…[Read more]

]]> 08d9fcda2e4b6b1d3e4216b10be8282c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398207-have-370000-to-spend-in-melbourne/#post-4613690 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:32:27 +0000 Reservoir, Thornbury, Coburg…

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