PropertyInvesting.com | INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/international-empire/activity/ Activity feed for INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:50:25 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 c999261477c5d87c706d207fa3d65a68 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic are appartments contracted to hotels a good investment? in the forum There are many different https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399516-are-appartments-contracted-to-hotels-a-good-investment/#post-4622102 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:10:27 +0000 There are many different types of investment properties.Hotels are consider as commercial property as far as lenders see it, so they would lend 50-70% LVR. Only some can lend up to 80% but many conditions apply.The good part for Hotel investments are they offer fantastic incomes, so your yield could be very high depending upon the occupancy levels…[Read more]

]]> bf839f95c654becb196a16cd52a47bdc INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic When can I start in property investments? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399528-when-can-i-start-in-property-investments/#post-4622170 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:03:41 +0000 Homersyd,Good on you that you've bought your own property! Syd market is tipped to increase in a big way in the next few years! BIS Shrapnel.About your next investment property, you'd need to have at least a 10% to 20% deposit. Either in savings, equity in your home, or family/friends loan. Also there is a creative way if you have enough super…[Read more]

]]> d71cdd260273c75461875b8016f9f742 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/4/#post-4603145 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:47:16 +0000 dbliss,Hindsight sure is bliss… sad to see how your husband feels about the property market…. many thought the same about the FHOG, last year many people bought their home…. while others speculated that the market was too high and would wait for it to end thinking the market would drop. It did not. It actually increased to everyones…[Read more]

]]> d49de7f025527fbebd84212a6fe1737b INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum fWord, Indeed, good for you https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/4/#post-4603144 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:40:58 +0000 fWord,Indeed, good for you you purchased last year, Dec qtr RPdata reported strong growth.The Australian Medium is now $470,000. Last 12 months property increased in Australia 11.6%. Not bad in a global financial crisis and most developed countries in a recession.Australia was once of the few countries that increased its interest rates 4 time over…[Read more]

]]> 4685f9d06e48960dc88848423629a378 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Recommended Property Management agents in Calamvale/Sunnybank QLD? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399502-recommended-property-management-agents-in-calamvalesunnybank-qld/#post-4621983 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:36:54 +0000 Eeyore,Yes I can, I have a few properties with her.Helen at Empire Rentals (07 3841 0988) fees are 7% plus gst, if you let her know that Eric referred you, she might be able to give you 6% plus gst!Good luck.

]]> 1264668091f939403edfaa2eb2238ad7 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/4/#post-4603138 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:28:56 +0000 Hi Deidrea8,Thanks, very interesting website indeed.Hows the market there now?

deidrea8 wrote:
To the original post: We have a local real estate agent that posts reports on our local foreclosures/short sales and other general buying information like prices and so on. She posts them on her site (http://www.maryfloyd.prudentialgeorgia.com/) and her…[Read more]

]]> 3b3ce69bacae145272f80b2e0d55f3fe INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/4/#post-4603137 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:27:56 +0000 Hi ClkhooI understand that it seems hard to see properties increase to $1m in time, but we need to be aware of inflation as well. so if properties do become average $1m in time, then average incomes would also be equivalent. everything is relative. best compare 20 years ago, what were properties worth? what were average incomes? cost of milk ?…[Read more]

]]> 486fa174db5e296aa30da1d45dc89409 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Hi all, Did you know that https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/4/#post-4603133 Fri, 22 May 2009 08:26:16 +0000 Hi all,Did you know that Brisbane properties in the lower end (below $450,000) have actually increased in value of 10% over the past 12 months. (Mutusik Insights).This is the area that is doing well throughtout Australia, not just Brisbane. Obviously the higher end is the area where most are not buying in volume now. Hence, great buying…[Read more]

]]> 9e31157d489e3a670013fbe9b08e38f6 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Cargill, Sorry, too many https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603126 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:20:36 +0000 Cargill,Sorry, too many comments, I'm just trying to respond where I can. Better than no replies.Cheers.Eric

]]> 4cd9feacc08c402e03fdcedad686e140 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603125 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:19:42 +0000 Badger r us,Once again, I've never met you, nor you meet me. How can you make a judgement on someone you never met?I have not said anything towards you at all.I do thank you for your comparison of me to Tony Robinson. This is a major compliment as he is one of the worlds most successful and powerful coaches. He has encourage millions of people…[Read more]

]]> 5f48bb0e0ef0ddc7a77d841de527e5cd INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603123 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:15:14 +0000 WJ HookerCan I ask you a question?Do you believe property increases in value over time?Eric

]]> 4af06c15766556d8310cbea7bec16ea2 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Ajay Prices of residential https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603122 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:07:39 +0000 AjayPrices of residential property have proven to increase in value over the past 60 years in Australia. Obviously incomes were much lower back then as well, the australian dollar was different and rental were different.But its all relative.Incomes have also increased to since then, today average inome based on ABS is close to $60,000 now. Also…[Read more]

]]> 71b962d989f542e3df648444b9e8da31 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603121 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:48:50 +0000 Reece,Great to see you are looking to buy a property, please do see a financier to see how much you can afford first. If you can buy it on your own then great, go ahead.In regards to buying with a friend, this is good in theory but may be challenging in the future. You may wish to seel and buy something else, they may not agree. Your friend must…[Read more]

]]> 722a93adca56125dc89bc5826f339bd0 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum WJ Hooker, DARWIN grew last https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603115 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:17:15 +0000 WJ Hooker,DARWIN grew last year 10% for houses 17% for Units – Matusik Property Insights.Eric

]]> be012c4deb80cc1aca4fe120d88f7366 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Badgers_R_Us wrote:Hi Eric! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603113 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:22:30 +0000 Badgers_R_Us wrote:
Hi Eric!   Super great to hear from you. I bet you are a really super guys who's really great. Great!  Love all your ideas – great, super, AMAZING.  You must be a really good guy, and great as well . And  I bet you'd be great at anything you do. Super.I'm sorry Eric but have you been lobotomised and had the bit removed repl…[Read more]

]]> fa2420149bb6721d826f96acd529b3f5 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/3/#post-4603112 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:17:31 +0000 PROPERTY FUNDAMENTALS1. Australia's Populations (now 21,700,000) is growing both local migration and International Migration. 2. We are not building enough properties (both homes or units/apartments), there is a major under supply of property.3. Rental Occupancy rates are at historic highs at 98.5% ( or 1.5% are vacant) in most capital ci…[Read more]

]]> e62f8dfa79c79028a0d5b67522085b63 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/2/#post-4603102 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:14:50 +0000 Over the past 50 years in Australia, there have been a number of recesions (state or nationwide) and the property market NEVER CRASHED, it was proven to either hold it value and went sideways for few years, but never dropping to $100,000 or $0!LONG TERM you cannot go wrong with property.Eric

]]> e8f826a8d64aa3e38a8aa7db326c4bcc INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/2/#post-4603100 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:28:52 +0000 Matt,So you made money in 6 years!If it was a brand new property.If it was new, good qoulity and design, either a 2 bedroom apartment or 4 bedroom home, good location, close to schools and shopping centres, public transport, Im sure it would have been ahigher price to buy, yet also worth more as well.Look at Port Melbourne, Docklands,…[Read more]

]]> 6c9c5c5379947e15ff59c5292d6c901b INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/2/#post-4603098 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:14:10 +0000 Matt,That great, do you still own it?If so how much is it worth today? Have you made your money?Eric

]]> d775d104b60b10d426f021a0bbbc68ce INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Daniel, The FHOG most https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/2/#post-4603096 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:19:37 +0000 Daniel,The FHOG most likely  go back to $7,000. For the new homes, I believe they will continue that, our economy needs it to sustain housing demand and inject money back into the economy.Eric

]]> 6712be000bc2d1789da75c1731d5bd9f INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/2/#post-4603095 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:18:06 +0000 Matt,How long have you invested in property?Eric [/quote]

]]> 8c9a289a55367457ff87397d4ab12829 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/page/2/#post-4603092 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:51:03 +0000 Matt,Great that you attended my Workshop last weekend, good to see you have taken action. I wasnt aware that it was a wrap deal, but anything is possible in this market.Please do not misunderstand what I shared in the workshop, the past 50 years in Australia residential property have been proven to double every 7 to 10 years, majority of people…[Read more]

]]> 84d97ce466dc40d8587cb594e44fdf9f INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603090 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:10:27 +0000 Jay,Thanks for your thoughts. All banks do require purchasersto place a minimum of 10% deposit themselves, on top of the FHOG (if they qualify).Grant or no grant, anyone who does buy a property should look at their financial capacity of course.Cheers,Eric

]]> c34d2b6fec56f9a2201dfbd61298215e INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603087 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:01:34 +0000 Richard,Teh grant was only for a limited time, the Government can't really afford to cover more grants/boosts. All good things do need to come to and end.For sure, excellent time for investors, and I'm sure the new cycle has now started!In the long term, you can not go wrong with property investments, I just read the recent Australian Property…[Read more]

]]> dd3f8867bb7f16ab0f6f2cf7e63d687e INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603086 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:56:04 +0000 Daniel,You are correct, a number of people may have borrowed up to their ears, however all banks have been requested that FHB but a deposit of 10% recently, so at least there equity in the properties. Banks are not giving easy loans away as they were 4 to 5 years ago.If your comments are correct about mortgagee sales in 2010-2011, then it'll be an…[Read more]

]]> 1821281bd936332116ee0728cbbd951e INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Richard, You may or may not https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603083 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:41:30 +0000 Richard,You may or may not be aware of the NEWS HEADLINE just minuets ago….."PRIME MINISTER KEVIN RUDD CONFIRMS FIRST HOME OWNERS GRANT WILL END 30 JUNE 2009…."Read here:http://www.news.com.au/business/money/story/0,28323,25373584-5013951,00.html Eric

]]> 5372cb76b8eb27025b22abdf2bed0ed3 INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603082 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:37:06 +0000 Richard,The basic first home owners grant of $7,000 will remain, what I meant is that the extra bonus of a further $7,000 and $14,000 for new constructed homes, will most likely not go ahead.Of course the FHOG has been excellent for Australia's economy, and everyone hopes it will continue, I do too, however certain experts are sharing that the…[Read more]

]]> 72897a46702f9ebf07ba2511369f42ce INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603081 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:34:04 +0000 S Hales,Thanks for your reply, thats really ok, I do apreciate your response. Please know that all Im out there is to share information and news as I love property and investments. I've met many people who can do it, only they are either not well informed by facts, dont have any contacts that are successful i doing so, or too afraid to.Its a good…[Read more]

]]> a7161847f5e3ae96dff0e7544183c1ee INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603078 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:24:30 +0000 Jay,Thank you for your response. I agree with you that a number of people are doing what they can to take advantage of the FHOG, however, many others would not be able to afford to get into the property market otherwise.Obviously, the FHOG will be ending this 30th June anyway. The Government needed to boost the economy and it did exactly that.As…[Read more]

]]> 87223e966c99a3da77a6f4ee8a93322b INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603076 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:26:52 +0000 S Hales,Thank you for asking about who I am.My family came from Vietnam 30 years ago with absolutely nothing. I have grown up in Australia learning that life is seriously tough.I have been investing in property since I was 18 years of age. I also owned and operated my first business with First National Real Estate since I was 21 years of age.I am…[Read more]

]]> 4077589859ae31ace874cc08d2b064eb INTERNATIONAL EMPIRE replied to the topic Is now a good time to buy property? in the forum Robert Allen Thanks for your https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396065-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-property/#post-4603075 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:20:38 +0000 Robert AllenThanks for your prompt response!I really love what you've shared and totally agree about the fundamentals of property. Yes, so interesting about the global property market, I feel like a child in a candy store…. so many yummie lollies to buy!You seem like you have doen well in your property investments?Good on you champ!Best regards,Eric

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