https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/david-layton/activity/ Activity feed for David Layton. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:05:56 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ad74558efc0c96b4b28e63c51f414739 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393337-aiming-for-retirement-by-35-25-now-advice/#post-4588125 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:51:07 +0000 keep going Mel you are doing really well.Not sure of your exact situation however it would definitely be worth building a long term plan to ensure you reach these goals. Consider this as a business, every business has very distinct business goals, so should you.If you would like help with this please let me know as i have some documents and things…[Read more]

]]> 8c0dcb5a408261d0c669f913dd3b5fcb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393339-advice-or-guidance-for-new-starter-in-australia/#post-4588139 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:46:49 +0000 Hi Spencer,in answer to your questions1. Yes our banks do something similar although not called the same thing most will take in the expected rent and tax benefits associated with an investment. Assuming they cover the repayments or have the capacity to cover the shortfall. They will however expect you to have an income in the case of failure to…[Read more]

]]> 74dc5cd854e86cf02bab7cd0e6a2380d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393324-pay-off-debt-or-invest-in-property/#post-4588080 Tue, 27 May 2008 01:33:05 +0000 If the debt is personal debt ie personal loans and credit cards. you should definitely look to clear them first.If they are not big debts it will not take long to clear them and if they are big debts you should be looking to them first anyway.Investing should be something that improves your life not makes it harder, first ensure you can meet all…[Read more]

]]> 6dc93586c6bf78b20a34046f5d209d1b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393323-posative-cash-flow/#post-4588075 Mon, 26 May 2008 06:18:09 +0000 Time and wise investing Daniel.it is never easy when you first purchase particularly with interest rates the way they are but we simply have to do what you have already done. wait until the rent increase past the cost.There is no easy solution to this if we could all go out and buy ready made positively geared properties we would all own thousands…[Read more]

]]> cf375c5c9903b6cd941e682b28125b75 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393276-newly-built-property-investment/#post-4587828 Sat, 24 May 2008 00:30:31 +0000 Hi Justin,this can be an excellent way to begin your investment portfolio.DO YOU RESEARCH!!!!! is all i can saythere are many companies out there who are not trustworthy.look for independant market advice and guarantees not neccesarily rental guaranttees but probably more important is build time guarantees. maybe approach some other similar…[Read more]

]]> f759b825d2c418bdcab54658e257f5dc https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393282-house-and-land-package-2/#post-4587850 Sat, 24 May 2008 00:22:49 +0000 Hi Sharif,firstly you should double check the agreement, as most house and land packages are set up as a construction loan.I am not saying that is the case here but worth double checking.Also when dealing with house and land packages there are some things that need to be checked to ensure a profit is possible.1. check the market within the area…[Read more]

]]> ead631a3f728ef2b013f045c350733fe https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392983-qld-property-growth-to-continue/#post-4585996 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:27:28 +0000 mackar wrote:
Michael Matusik is forecasting similar outlook… unsure how 'sub prime' in USA may affect this outlook until end of this year when more data will be available.I feel positive still though moving forward… but maybe not as positive as Bis shrapnel & Matusik… hopefully I'll be proved wrong by them as I have 5 properties plus a…[Read more]

]]> b775b4836e8321958b2cd658cf263e1e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392967-buying-2nd-investment-property/#post-4585959 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:44:48 +0000 Hi Shel,wherever you buy you should look to get some independant advice on the market situation.part of my own website is dedicated to independant market advice and is also free of charge.if i can help further please feel free to contact me

]]> ff2b69afb3243a35e2980181e8b13201 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392654-interest-rates-20/#post-4584369 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:30:36 +0000 BDM wrote:
Or perhaps the Million Dollar Question proposed by David here in this post could be re-phrased in Shakespearean form: "To Fix or Not to Fix – that is the question".I am in the process of refinancing a loan or two that is (unfortunately) expiring from the fixing I did three years ago.  At the time, three years seemed like a l…[Read more]

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