A one hr commute to London is considered the norm.I used to drive 1 hr to work and 1 hr home as that was the only job I could get and I was thankful for it! Perth has had the right idea for a while. Build up the inner suburbs as there is no real infrastructure further out. Then as people have to move further out then build infrastructure. I was…[Read more]

Where are you? Melbourne I am going to say yes. Melbourne is going to go through the biggest 12 to 18 mths of crazy. Sydney? Probably. Perth? Probably. If you think you are going to get priced out quickly then get in. I would love to own my own home…….but the home I "want" is a double block in Camberwell in Vic with a Fasham  house on it. It a…[Read more]

Hi,Couple things about kids. They walk. So at anywhere from 10mths to 15 mths they will start to wander around. Near those stairs, near that brickwork that juts out just at the right height to hit their head on. the back yard suddenly shrinks from HUGE for you and your wife to NOT big enough for an exploring toddler. We moved into a 3 bed unit…[Read more]

LOLEpson EMP-S1h I dunno haven't told hubby yet, he probably wont even notice it is gone it has been in the cupboard for a LONG time. Have a squiz on ebay or something tell me what you find lolD

Well today tonight isn't good lol but SM came off looking very polished. BTW Steve we could see the screen on your comp and you must live on the Forums too !A lot of what was said is true. I still think affordability is in the eye of the purchaser. My parents paid $93k for their house and now people pay $300k for the same thing. They don't say oh…[Read more]

Mate you are done for! Next it will be…..but I need to buy a $1000 pram for the baby, the baby NEEDS new clothes. Etc. Yes delay on some things but still remember to have a GOOD time. I am not saying Leer Jet good or The Wolf of Wall Street good, just remember there is still something beside money. You will quickly become the scrooge of the…[Read more]

That is a great option! The DHS (Victoria) provide transportable homes (Granny flats). I think you can go on a waiting list to have one put in the backyard. When it is not required any more they will remove it. Better option than having to move all your stuff in and out of houses.D

Wow! Thanks Kevin for that site I'll check there first from now on!Duckster you have missed your calling as researcher!!!!! You always have something great to add after like a minute of looking! None of this is Vic the land of the expensive! Had a quick go through the Millarslist and it is really good for NSW sites! I'll keep looking for good…[Read more]

Hi, You tried so hard to give them a start before and now this! I am sorry to say this to you as a dad but they haven't really come to the party unless it works for them in the extreme.Were they going to live with you rent and board free in the existing house (3×1)? This whole thing sounds really really messy to me. A couple of things are..are the…[Read more]

Oh man I just had my rant in the other thread (09 crash) They are auctioning off anything worth subdividing in Victoria. The prices are through the roof and there is stacks of people all fighting it out even in suburbs that are 40-1hr away from the city. Stupid!D

Any minute a bunch of people will get on the 'interest rates are rising therefore the sky is falling bandwagon'! I don't know about anyone else on here but the areas I am looking anything that has remotely breathable air on it is going for a ridiculous price. They are auctioning any blocks for subdivision because every one and their dog are…[Read more]

Why did it crush your idea of having 5 IP's in 5 years? You don't have to run out and buy them all today! You could buy a couple now wait a year or 2 then revalue. Then use the equity and go again. Yeah, I said 5 in 5 years and it ended up being 5 in 6 ish years. Now I can really get started and this time it will be dollar amounts rather than…[Read more]

There is a good free report on RP Data in which you put in suburb and it gives you a chart with percentage of renters, home owners etc also gives population/growth. ABS is also really good for demographics. Shopping again Sonya? I'm about to go shopping again too! D

That is a shame for all the people not making money out of property. If you have bought well then you should start to see something good happening soon. Or you should already have something good happening in the form of a good yield.Yeah I am with you on Perth, still a lot of it is undervalued. It is like the secret retirement spot for…[Read more]

Hey everyone won't be able to come anymore as other half now has to work Thur nights instead of Friday! Let me know if it changes nights or something so I can come along. Seeya round the forum tho! D

Yep! Same here! Is anyone NOT making money from property? If you are not in it you can't win it. D

Yeah but then they would have to triple the premium as every idiot would stumble on down! D

Oh lovely it has vanished! Don't let the door hit you in the post on the way out.D

Please do not use profanity on the forum as it make is unpleasant for all. I think you are quite uneducated if you think that because people post on a forum to share information they are automatically not making money. You are what you associate with and you are better off with your peers than mixing with people on this forum.Also just to let you…[Read more]

Good on you time to prosper and have a lot less stress!D