PropertyInvesting.com | BuyersAgent | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/knightm/activity/ Activity feed for BuyersAgent. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:54:14 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 1da277895817489885bac7e1a0996cf8 BuyersAgent started the topic Head Vs Heart - The Psychology of Real Estate in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5060023-head-vs-heart-the-psychology-of-real-estate/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:50:34 +0000 Howdy, had our most recent blog post picked up by API Mag – both links available HERE

What do people think? How much of your last purchase was pure logic, and how much was feelings?

I had a recent client comment on how “zen” I was during an auction bidding process… and I thought it was funny because he was a quant trader from an investment…[Read more]

]]> d7a467fd5d55e67ba73c9bec47ddb018 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Looking for some advice on this scenario in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5057982-looking-for-some-advice-on-this-scenario/#post-5060022 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:38:06 +0000 What about negotiating with current lender for extension of IO or extension of loan repayment timeframe? Or negotiate with them for a P and I rate reduction, any of which could reduce the monthly out of pocket to a more acceptable level without major changes. Gives you time to ride the cycle and perhaps sell into a better market in the future. You…[Read more]

]]> 2309038f3372f82c448417f4a44aae2a BuyersAgent replied to the topic JDL Strategies in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400675-jdl-strategies/page/2/#post-5060017 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:01:42 +0000 I went and heard the pitch last yr as a friend invited me. As far as companies that recommend new House and Land stock go there are worse ones out there. The physical quality of the house will still depend on who builds it. However, the trouble of valuations coming in under the purchase price and very low growth in the first 3 yrs is the main…[Read more]

]]> 4c9fa609ce9f6e9bf8c55dbde01aa168 BuyersAgent replied to the topic SMSF Purchase Property Outright in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5048409-smsf-purchase-property-outright/#post-5060016 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:51:31 +0000 John did you end up buying anything?

]]> 37550cc5604e2a18518660c5792ee960 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Where to buy? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5058770-where-to-buy-4/#post-5060015 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:49:46 +0000 Where are you looking to by @theheath?

]]> b20baed50368dcfd47c9656bfe0f73e5 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Property Investment in Albury..Is it worth it??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401312-property-investment-in-albury-is-it-worth-it/#post-5060014 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:48:43 +0000 Hi @kristop – rental yields vary a lot depending on the price you pay and the rent you achieve. In general you will get more rent for more bedrooms and nicer paint/carpet/cosmetic condition. Plenty of research for you to do before you jump in. Albury is a great town but not the only place to invest either. Are you planning on living in it?

]]> 1518ac91367b51932c941da47715c2bf BuyersAgent replied to the topic Investing in small county towns in Australia in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5054475-investing-in-small-county-towns-in-australia/#post-5060012 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:42:36 +0000 Just saw this old post. How did you go @jasondras80 did you buy something?

Anyway… my observations are that there are huge differences between some country towns and others. You simply can’t generalise them as “good” or “bad”. It’s like asking if buying food from the supermarket will be healthy or not? It depends what you buy.

In general…[Read more]

]]> 37598bdbff40c931cfc7ff30839e3bbf BuyersAgent replied to the topic Investing in small county towns in Australia in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5054475-investing-in-small-county-towns-in-australia/#post-5060012 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:42:36 +0000 Just saw this old post. How did you go @jasondras80 did you buy something?

Anyway… my observations are that there are huge differences between some country towns and others. You simply can’t generalise them as “good” or “bad”. It’s like asking if buying food from the supermarket will be healthy or not? It depends what you buy.

In general…[Read more]

]]> e277ee921b3c187c8ca3f7b3a9c8355c BuyersAgent replied to the topic Buyers Agent query in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5059957-buyers-agent-query/#post-5060011 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:35:40 +0000 Howdy,

The short version is this:

Stay away from spruikers – anyone marketing new off the plan units or House and Land packages that takes a fee froma builder, they are not true BA’s and they are not working for you.
Stay away from anyone not licenced AS A BA.
Stay away from anyone doing both selling and buying.
Stay away from anyone without…[Read more]

]]> d1f06809481bcfd5fb73069deeac7711 BuyersAgent replied to the topic No Deposit investment product in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5056463-investors-with-limited-equity-for-deposit/#post-5056620 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:55:21 +0000 I have no idea how the 100% product is linked to a BA service – I would have lots of questions about that (including whether both products were genuine and independent of each other) however I would think that a 90% no LMI product for SMSF purchases would be a game-changer and very popular. I have a lot of SMSF clients who have slowed down or…[Read more]

]]> 51b50f3af1f7e1e7b7f5fdd7be97e014 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Purchasing Land - body Corporate in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5056567-purchasing-land-body-corporate/#post-5056619 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:49:41 +0000 In short – yes it is likely to be harder to sell at the end also if the BC still applies. The only change would be if the land is subdivided out of the BC area and ends up on its own title later.

Also, check the BC rules and ensure you can actually build what you want before you commit.

For resale estimates, you need to ascertain if there are…[Read more]

]]> 565a402c9eb2e80fbadfae9cf95ad62c BuyersAgent replied to the topic Advice newbie ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5054891-advice-newbie/#post-5055471 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:59:40 +0000 very true. the difference between buying the the right area/wrong area is night and day.

keep going and do your research you will gain clarity eventually. In the meantime you might think about mapping your goals, and then choose things that are important to measure. The measurements will help you cut down the big locations list to a shorter…[Read more]

]]> 184a9818b69a68f96359956d80ceb0d6 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Investing in a small rural town? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5055421-investing-in-a-small-rural-town/#post-5055464 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:00:40 +0000 I know you say you grew up there which may help but there are concerns with investing in Wellington. The vacancy rate is 4.6% which is highly concerning and may mean you have long vacancies in between tenants (how do you feel about 2-3 months of paying the mortgage by yourself). Also the town has had a well publicised methamphetamine problem…[Read more]

]]> 34b6fe9b8aa35932accc4e9a8e167d15 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Kitchen reno - Bunnings or Ikea in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5050155-kitchen-reno-bunnings-or-ikea/#post-5055311 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:41:14 +0000 The last time I looked at IKEA kitchens the backing of the cabinets was a bit thin. Happy with them otherwise but I like to know the cabinets are solid. I choose Bunnings for that one but this was in coastal QLD area and my options were limited. Haven’t checked the cabinet strength of the Kaboodle ones.

]]> 26dffb9c9fdecd273d346b513593cdf5 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Advice newbie ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5054891-advice-newbie/#post-5055310 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:37:59 +0000 How did you go so far @ajg71 Adam? Any progress on narrowing down your areas?

]]> 81bb43206c2edaedfe1f8db0e3f91664 BuyersAgent replied to the topic 85% LVR SMSF in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5055144-85-lvr-smsf/#post-5055309 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:59:43 +0000 Hi Richard,

Can I ask how you offer loans for SMSF property without the bare trust? If you have private finance I can understand a higher LVR but I thought the bare trust was a legislated requirement because of the LBRA rules? Is that also sidestepped by private finance? If you prefer to respond via private message I understand as I am curious…[Read more]

]]> 4784f209b04620af6b3eb6d2a892cf2f BuyersAgent replied to the topic Fencing Dispute when developing property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5046731-fencing-dispute-when-developing-property/#post-5055308 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:54:55 +0000 ok – I agree getting all retaining walls and levels right prior to erecting the fence is a good idea and should help avoid doing it twice. All the best with the approach!

]]> 4a8fdef1cc5f1f144e3177e0fbc35fbb BuyersAgent's profile was updated https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/383931/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:45:43 +0000 3b0798d4a0ca68d53116e3d84b2638ed BuyersAgent replied to the topic Buying Mortgagee and Deceased Estate Properties. in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5048915-buying-mortgagee-and-deceased-estate-properties/#post-5055306 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:43:54 +0000 This is true, sometimes better deal is the private vendor in the final few months prior to handing the house over to the mortgagee (if they have equity but are otherwise in financial stress).

Occasionally if unfinished, ugly or requiring work mortgagee properties can pass in at auction (as they didn’t quite hit the sworn valuation figure at…[Read more]

]]> daffdbf964e8ed94b49402e98b41b6dc BuyersAgent replied to the topic Fencing Dispute when developing property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5046731-fencing-dispute-when-developing-property/#post-5055305 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:38:43 +0000 Excellent first post @beas and true life is too short to be mean.

@markb10 so where does this leave you currently? Are you still fenceless?

]]> d8c1d67bfa60af14a6a757195cd3e1db BuyersAgent 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/27/#post-5055304 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:32:40 +0000 Haven’t seen many updates to this thread recently.

I have a recent client deal that looks to be our strongest cash flow deal this year – purchase price negotiated at $650k, current rental (house plus legal/approved Granny Flat both tenanted) combined at $810pw for around 6.48% gross yield. That will drop to 6.4% or just under as a few repairs…[Read more]

]]> 3a31bb9ffe7332ab158b684d440db534 BuyersAgent replied to the topic SMSF for Investing in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5039091-smsf-for-investing/#post-5055194 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:20:47 +0000 True but “only” 70% lvr means you are still getting leverage that you wouldn’t otherwise get in a super fund investment. IE if you have 200k in any fund and buy shares you get 200k of shares. Even at 60% lvr with 40% deposit (which sounds like a lousy lvr in real estate) you get a $500k property with $200k deposit and $300k loan. This means you…[Read more]

]]> 8284ffadc08860c42902cad4382ee106 BuyersAgent replied to the topic SMSF for Investing in the forum Commercial Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5039091-smsf-for-investing/#post-5055194 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:20:47 +0000 True but “only” 70% lvr means you are still getting leverage that you wouldn’t otherwise get in a super fund investment. IE if you have 200k in any fund and buy shares you get 200k of shares. Even at 60% lvr with 40% deposit (which sounds like a lousy lvr in real estate) you get a $500k property with $200k deposit and $300k loan. This means you…[Read more]

]]> 3c00311245f258585e8d6ac3f92bcca2 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Advice needed after meeting with investment property advisor from Patrick Leo. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5025849-advice-needed-after-meeting-with-investment-property-advisor-from-patrick-leo/#post-5055190 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:34:32 +0000 Hi Traca,
If they are still receiving commissions from builder/developer they are still NOT acting in your interest. All of the original advice provided by myself and the other posters in 2016 should still apply. Commissions are higher than ever which can result in nasty high pressure tactics. See recent articles about some commissions on units.…[Read more]

]]> c34e83cb4af3134bffc0312af231392f BuyersAgent replied to the topic Has anyone heard of or dealt with Landmark Investments Australia? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5049735-has-anyone-heard-of-or-dealt-with-landmark-investments-australia/#post-5050085 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:12:36 +0000 From a quick look at their website it appears they are either developers marketing their own stock or they are marketers paid by developers selling new stock. You are right to be sceptical and if this is true they are not working for you they are working for the vendor. Proceed with caution.

]]> ba4867e58de27d1ecaa358a9a57141dd BuyersAgent replied to the topic SMSF Purchase Property Outright in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5048409-smsf-purchase-property-outright/#post-5050067 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 23:32:41 +0000 I see people buying smsf property outright (or on very low LVRs) when they are nearing retirement quite commonly. For folk who like owning property as a pure assett class to generate rental returns for retirement income it works, as long as you target higher yielding properties. For example currently I am searching for a small block of units for…[Read more]

]]> 3791ae22ebd698bf088ac133e8974c88 BuyersAgent replied to the topic views vs aspect please advise in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5049493-views-vs-aspect-please-advise/#post-5049521 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:11:01 +0000 “is it worth giving up an amazing view as a result?”

Yes, yes it is. If you are going to be uncomfortable all year the view will lose its appeal fairly quickly. Resale will be more focussed on confort and NE aspect too in many cases. I agree with Benny that OTP is really risky right now, please be careful.

]]> dd9fa3589932a9749df12778600f7f44 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Historic Median House Prices - using this data for your investing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5049459-historic-median-house-prices-using-this-data-for-your-investing/#post-5049520 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:08:18 +0000 e) I look at it, but it is only one measure amongst many, and it is a lag indicator not a lead one. Past performance is no predictor of future performance. Sometimes the opposite in fact. Look at new trends, demographics and infrastructure then work out your lead indicators, then make an informed choice about where to buy.

]]> 889ab1285e2c795b9a5d83c32a1defb0 BuyersAgent replied to the topic NEED HELP: Valuation from buyer came back lower in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5048551-need-help-valuation-from-buyer-came-back-lower/#post-5048557 Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:11:04 +0000 I would ask to see a copy of the valuation.

]]> b508d72a864bdf496cbeb927beae9f2b BuyersAgent replied to the topic Days on Market? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5048113-days-on-market/#post-5048419 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:03:58 +0000 Hi @red-feather I run a group buy access program to RP Data and Pricefinder which both offer listing history for properties. Email me if required.

]]> 00f9531b6a83872d1682c8b6ea67346d BuyersAgent replied to the topic How to find out how long a sold property was advertized for in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041662-how-to-find-out-how-long-a-sold-property-was-advertized-for/#post-5048418 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:01:59 +0000 Just bumping this old thread. I run groups with authorised nationwide access to Pricefinder and RP Data currently. Email or call me if required.

]]> 552fbc719c7c73af798bf99720df67bc BuyersAgent replied to the topic New Pricefinder Group Access in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5021304-new-pricefinder-group-access/#post-5048417 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:59:40 +0000 Just bumping this old thread. I run groups with authorised nationwide access to Pricefinder and RP Data currently. Email or call me if required.

]]> 815bf509264bdeac8cd860153e3e52e7 BuyersAgent replied to the topic How to find out how long a sold property was advertized for in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041662-how-to-find-out-how-long-a-sold-property-was-advertized-for/#post-5041975 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:53:51 +0000 Pricefinder and RP Data are the best tools for this job. You get current days on market and historical price changes which are invaluable for heavy negotiating. Yes there is a cost but 1 good deal can easily pay for the data 20-40 times over. I coordinate national group access for both (fully authorised – each user gets own login and no shared…[Read more]

]]> 50c90cb50fb8b774e208a1a13c3143fd BuyersAgent started the topic Wollongong Free Investors Event in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041207-wollongong-free-investors-event-2/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:01:09 +0000 Warrawong 15th November 6pm-8pm – Free event

I have been asked a bunch of times to speak about the Shellharbour Marina and its impact on the Southern Wollongong market. So we wrote an article detailing this (which I can upload to the forum after the event) and am formally releasing the article next Wednesday evening at Finance Control (a f…[Read more]

]]> 19c1367a3d1a2b629a50f5a11c663134 BuyersAgent started the topic Wollongong Free Investors Event in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041206-wollongong-free-investors-event/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 02:58:11 +0000 Warrawong 15th November 6pm-8pm – Free event

I have been asked a bunch of times to speak about the Shellharbour Marina and its impact on the Southern Wollongong market. So we wrote an article detailing this (which I can upload to the forum after the event) and am formally releasing the article next Wednesday evening at Finance Control (a…[Read more]

]]> 536b88bca2920bd160a9bcc44a2b0994 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Is goldcoast apartment is worth to invest? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5036779-is-goldcoast-apartment-is-worth-to-invest/#post-5036802 Thu, 18 May 2017 10:44:54 +0000 Hi Simon – this sounds nice and lots of people love the idea of a cheap unit after a holiday when they live in an expensive capital city. The issue isn’t the cost. The issue is whether it is a good investment. Lots of small highrise units are low on land content, have high strata fees and below 50sqm can be very difficult to finance and may…[Read more]

]]> aaac3fdd3c5f8d07884a25eb230e777c BuyersAgent replied to the topic Are you an investor based in Melbourne or Brisbane? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5029504-are-you-an-investor-based-in-melbourne-or-brisbane/page/2/#post-5036801 Thu, 18 May 2017 10:39:05 +0000 Not many +cf options sub 400k unless you go a bit rougher and further out, even then its a struggle. What about house in Logan council for circa 300k plus reno or gf to get the returns up?

]]> 38a9c6e159c85be779a47623311b5d6d BuyersAgent replied to the topic Help Please - Storm water issue Moreton Bay QLD in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034856-help-please-storm-water-issue-moreton-bay-qld/#post-5035086 Thu, 11 May 2017 09:10:52 +0000 This is a super common problem Im sorry to hear it has hit you too. Many people think block size is all you need to consider but drainage wrecks half the development sites I look at. Charged systems are great if you can get council to approve them. A bit of fill, an onsite detention system (rainwater tank) on a slightly raised pad, or a combo…[Read more]

]]> ba3a23dde100913c831b904fcf101635 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Looking for Positive Cashflow Areas with Growth Potential in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034057-looking-for-positive-cashflow-areas-with-growth-potential/#post-5035085 Thu, 11 May 2017 08:57:58 +0000 Hi Ajay,

There are a few properties fitting this description down south and up the coast too – its more about finding the right property so sometimes when a client of mine has a positive cash flow brief we will highlight 2 or 3 areas with some growth potential and then hunt for the right deal. Do you just want to cover your mortgage or do you…[Read more]

]]> 0dffd10d277b72b7b63b0eeb81aef05e BuyersAgent replied to the topic Aussie investor living overseas interested in buying apartment in Sydney in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5018709-aussie-investor-living-overseas-interested-in-buying-apartment-in-sydney/#post-5035084 Thu, 11 May 2017 08:43:27 +0000 Best of luck Mani – also bear in mind location and growth potential plus current cash flow when investing from overseas. I often talk to expat clients plus the occasional foreign investor under FIRB rules it is a little more tricky to get a sense of the market accurately from away but despite a few extra hoops to jump through not impossible.

]]> e25943c6db5fbbe78210334fde673c27 BuyersAgent replied to the topic non-enduring power of attorney(POA) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034825-non-enduring-power-of-attorneypoa/#post-5035083 Thu, 11 May 2017 08:38:44 +0000 Terry is right there are other options. Some Sydney BA’s might do this as they do so many and things move quickly enough to justify, I prefer not to as a general rule (nearly did once with an overseas client but bought private treaty instead in the end and used mighty express post) As long as contracts can be signed and sent and deposits paid…[Read more]

]]> a7b040a7dca7d70efbd4fa24e7810c38 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Investing in Canberra Properties in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034959-investing-in-canberra-properties/#post-5035082 Thu, 11 May 2017 08:30:28 +0000 @peterfromsydney if the ACT peculiarities are an issue have you considered Queanbeyan? NSW rules, Canberra market exposure.

]]> 3638062a58fa821664513d1bd1f7037b BuyersAgent replied to the topic Why Negative gearing will not change in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5032912-why-negative-gearing-will-not-change/#post-5035081 Thu, 11 May 2017 08:16:21 +0000 It’s interesting to see now post budget that no wholesale changes were made but the nibble at the entitlements is there for sure. They appear to be cherry picking the things that will give the most political reward (from the non investing angry hoards) by choosing to target travel entitlements after so much media on politicians travel last yr.…[Read more]

]]> 5b3d819de3fc2c906e6510d87555f137 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Contractor not returning calls in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034739-contractor-not-returning-calls/#post-5034930 Thu, 04 May 2017 02:26:20 +0000 Hi,

Other than going down the complaints route that sounds interesting. How did you go with it?

PS if you want to make a complaint on gumtree
https://www.gumtree.com.au/scam-security-centre/report-issue/

For future reference if you have a good property manager ask them for a list of reputable trades in the area, this will eliminate the time…[Read more]

]]> 2cad88df486796a176c076c057e29af3 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Seismic Shift in Property Market Just took Place in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034696-seismic-shift-in-property-market-just-took-place/#post-5034927 Thu, 04 May 2017 02:13:42 +0000 If those changes did come in and a herd of not so committed property investors left, this will reduce supply. Serious investors will win from any short term corrections in overpriced locations, other locations will just stagnate for a yr or two but rents will rise due to the structural changes in the market metrics. Yields will go up and…[Read more]

]]> d01497cb8d0163174041df162168bb84 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Seismic Shift in Property Market Just took Place in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034696-seismic-shift-in-property-market-just-took-place/#post-5034927 Thu, 04 May 2017 02:13:42 +0000 If those changes did come in and a herd of not so committed property investors left, this will reduce supply. Serious investors will win from any short term corrections in overpriced locations, other locations will just stagnate for a yr or two but rents will rise due to the structural changes in the market metrics. Yields will go up and…[Read more]

]]> 18a783bdae9649f93d17b3878b84006a BuyersAgent replied to the topic Seismic Shift in Property Market Just took Place in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5034696-seismic-shift-in-property-market-just-took-place/#post-5034927 Thu, 04 May 2017 02:13:42 +0000 If those changes did come in and a herd of not so committed property investors left, this will reduce supply. Serious investors will win from any short term corrections in overpriced locations, other locations will just stagnate for a yr or two but rents will rise due to the structural changes in the market metrics. Yields will go up and…[Read more]

]]> fa0773ab4ca0355906c68469f99e4df3 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Where to start 2.0 in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033057-where-to-start-2-0/#post-5033063 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:48:59 +0000 Forgot to say if its shower or bath, and going to get hot water on it make sure the product is rated for that or it will peel when heating up but kitchen cupboards and bathroom, splashback tiles not such a problem. Also I don’t use it on floors as foot traffic will wear it off.

]]> 00fb3867b6406bfd29cbb663eb328470 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Where to start 2.0 in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033057-where-to-start-2-0/#post-5033062 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:46:59 +0000 Hi,
Sounds like a plan. I love ugly ducklings. I have done a few resurfacing jobs back in the day. It works to save $ and buy time before a proper reno (I would never bother with resurfacing for resale, the market knows so just do things properly) but to make gaudy colours white for a few yrs its totally fine. Prep is everything. Zinzer oil…[Read more]

]]> dd67cd209f3d6f84fc970b43cf3dbdc9 BuyersAgent replied to the topic Finding a team in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033006-finding-a-team-2/#post-5033018 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:25:17 +0000 The accountants that post a lot on here are some of the cleverest too – check them out.

First: Revisit your goals – clarify your vision of where you want to get to. Write down your desired portfolio.
Second: Pursue good finance and tax advice – to make sure your next steps are ok
Third: Do the refinance as soon as you have enough equity
Fourth:…[Read more]

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