PropertyInvesting.com | MichaelYardney | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/michaelyardney/activity/ Activity feed for MichaelYardney. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 69a50e71a0865a56a476356d0cb214ed MichaelYardney replied to the topic Michael Yardney Property Update 6 Mar 09 in the forum Many years ago, in the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395604-michael-yardney-property-update-6-mar-09/page/3/#post-4600435 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:21:19 +0000 Many years ago, in the 1980’s and when I was much younger, I did some things I am very ashamed of. I paid a very heavy price for my indiscretions. I lost my profession, the respect of all my colleagues’ friends and family.I was punished and in general, society gives people a second chance once they have paid their dues. I have taken that opp…[Read more]

]]> 69a50e71a0865a56a476356d0cb214ed MichaelYardney replied to the topic Michael Yardney Property Update 6 Mar 09 in the forum Many years ago, in the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395604-michael-yardney-property-update-6-mar-09/#post-4600408 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:21:19 +0000 Many years ago, in the 1980’s and when I was much younger, I did some things I am very ashamed of. I paid a very heavy price for my indiscretions. I lost my profession, the respect of all my colleagues’ friends and family.I was punished and in general, society gives people a second chance once they have paid their dues. I have taken that opp…[Read more]

]]> a9b2228a1171ce07ce87e85843128a47 MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE Tickets to the Melbourne Property Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394300-free-tickets-to-the-melbourne-property-expo/#post-4593234 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:15:41 +0000 If you have nothing better to do this weekend, don't forget the Melbourne Property Expo. You can get FREE tickets – see post above. The numbers of attendees were down yesterday to previous years – that's not surprising. Not as many exhibitors either. But some of the presentations were really good – so if you're not into Bathurst come along -…[Read more]

]]> e83d366d07b92e2d34232a576678b9d3 MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE Tickets to the Melbourne Property Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394300-free-tickets-to-the-melbourne-property-expo/#post-4593233 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:45:30 +0000 kev2008 wrote:
i have tried this promo word about 30 time now on diff computers and i still does not work could you tell me why thanks kev.

Not sure why you're having problems Kev – I just checked it and the code METRO worked well for me

]]> ba317d1de09c6fbca0f38bf3578e4a4f MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE Tickets to the Brisbane Property Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394069-free-tickets-to-the-brisbane-property-expo-2/#post-4592118 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:28:12 +0000 Just bumping this up to remind Qld forum members that they can get free tickets by using the code at the beginning of this message rather than paying at the door.The Expo is next weekend.

]]> 6a0604cbadf704897cd6ffbec6a6fdf8 MichaelYardney replied to the topic You must be joking right?? Property Market bottomed "M.Yardney" ... secrets by REIN ... How to control 2mill with $x by Fitzy?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393451-you-must-be-joking-right-property-market-bottomed-m-yardney-secrets-by-rein-how-to-control-2mill-with-x-by-fitzy/#post-4588697 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:17:25 +0000 wealth4life.com wrote:
Oh by the way Mike Y … Philip is not writing these he reads this forum from time to time so you don't need to email him as a worried sole … He has given me a message for you … He said IHHO when u started out he thought what a great bloke and a fresh approach … and now what a shame another nice one has fallen victim…[Read more]

]]> c647c1447f777c9721251f1c65723f10 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Metropole as a buyers agent??? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393126-metropole-as-a-buyers-agent/#post-4586474 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:12:40 +0000 <font color=”#000000″>Thanks everyone for the kind words.If you allow me, I will clarify the position.Metropole is a national organization with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. </font><font color=”#000000″>No we don't use contractors in various states – you are dealing with the one firm of Property Investment Strategists nationally.While…[Read more]

]]> 61d9e0f12151c86fdb063970cfae2c71 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Metropole as a buyers agent??? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393126-metropole-as-a-buyers-agent/#post-4586474 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:12:40 +0000 <font color=”#000000″>Thanks everyone for the kind words.If you allow me, I will clarify the position.Metropole is a national organization with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. </font><font color=”#000000″>No we don't use contractors in various states – you are dealing with the one firm of Property Investment Strategists nationally.While…[Read more]

]]> c31005b5870e9fbb79624bb3784e56a9 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Metropole as a buyers agent??? in the forum Thanks everyone for the kind https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393126-metropole-as-a-buyers-agent/#post-4586474 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:12:40 +0000 <font color=”#000000″>Thanks everyone for the kind words.If you allow me, I will clarify the position.Metropole is a national organization with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. </font><font color=”#000000″>No we don't use contractors in various states – you are dealing with the one firm of Property Investment Strategists nationally.While…[Read more]

]]> 2f75a7536941d5d9b09be63b56724546 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Metropole as a buyers agent??? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393126-metropole-as-a-buyers-agent/#post-4586474 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:12:40 +0000 Thanks everyone for the kind words.If you allow me, I will clarify the position.Metropole is a national organization with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. No we don't use contractors in various states – you are dealing with the one firm of Property Investment Strategists nationally.While I founded the company and am still actively…[Read more]

]]> 8dd8ff6bbb3de960a99e5d587d1ca43f MichaelYardney replied to the topic Sydney finally turning? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392956-sydney-finally-turning/#post-4585882 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:46:44 +0000 The experience of our agents "on the ground" in Sydney also confrim that things are starting to happen.But it's only patchy – some suburbs are performling strongly due to affluent owner ocupier demand, and others are floudering due to first home owners running into mortgage stress.There is huge pent up demand in Sydney and when it does take off,…[Read more]

]]> 58f8e701f6229446a430b36f25b986db MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE tickets to the Sydney Property Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392373-free-tickets-to-the-sydney-property-expo/#post-4583055 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:48:42 +0000 Since the Sydney Property Expo is on next weekend, I thought I would bump up this post to remind forum members that they can get FREE tickets to this and save money and the time queing up at the venue.Please go to the first post in this thread to see how you can get your tickets.I'll be there some time each day – so please come up and say hello.

]]> 073728a6ea2a64bde04f17bf9829e2d3 MichaelYardney replied to the topic MAC Users in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390809-mac-users/#post-4574223 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:24:00 +0000 I sort of agree – It's taken a while, but I'm really beginning to appreciate my mac

]]> d91e3e676ed3d0e2b81d470edc88c9bd MichaelYardney replied to the topic MAC Users in the forum Site Problems / Feedback https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390809-mac-users/#post-4574221 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:55:47 +0000 I have moved to the dark side – yes I've swapped to a MAc and it's great.I agree you need firefox – it's a free download

]]> e81b6a0318344daff044fb7bf58c9d3c MichaelYardney replied to the topic I have inherited some money, what should I do? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392241-i-have-inherited-some-money-what-should-i-do/#post-4582430 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:28:02 +0000 If you do what most lottery winners do – you will be happy for  afew months, but by the end of the year, you'll be back where you started.If you didn't know how to 'do money" before your inheritance" you better become financiall fluent before you spend this money.If you educate your self, you've got a great chance of makng ue of these…[Read more]

]]> 883fdde2b4dc23e6a87ecf9623f9909a MichaelYardney replied to the topic Chan and Naylor accountants in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392086-chan-and-naylor-accountants/#post-4581525 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:27:39 +0000 cu@thetop wrote:
Thank you for your comments Michael. I suspect that there is more money in 5k /weekend seminar with 100 participants then flipping 3 houses.  just remember one education guru using the forum to raise $ for property investments- avoiding the ASIC prohibitions.Old and cynical is my propblem.

I guess cynical is better than…[Read more]

]]> 5f85c565b66b13a3cbb37ef1e6748871 MichaelYardney replied to the topic RE Agent Commission?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392142-re-agent-commission/#post-4581830 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:24:40 +0000 Real estate agents commisons are negotiable and vary form 1.5% to over 2.5%.They are more likely to drop their commisions on larger properties.I agree you shoud negotiate a commision, but I'm not sure playing one off against the other will work in your favour. You want someone to work hard for you to get you the best price for your property. Don't…[Read more]

]]> c5ddf2b20052258a003d251aa72a03bd MichaelYardney replied to the topic Chan and Naylor accountants in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392086-chan-and-naylor-accountants/#post-4581522 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:18:02 +0000 cu@thetop wrote:
…… Real successes are unlikely to be giving seminars etc- they are too busy making money. …..

Hi cu@thetopThe general tone of this thread, being be careful from whom you take advice and be careful who you trust is very sound advice.But I find the above an interesting statement and with all due respect a common one made…[Read more]

]]> d250ddc71e9b97dcc401d72f047ffb50 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Is property investing really all its cracked up to be? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/5/#post-4577641 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:03:15 +0000 Boy in Blue wrote:
From my calculations, the article stating Darwin prices to hit $8.36M in 30 years, based on 8% growth and median price of $385,000 is WRONG.Based on 8% growth over 30 years, the price would be $3.87M, and after 40 years, $8.36M, after 100 years $846M,……..So what has to give?

I just read this thread today … very…[Read more]

]]> b9b93e37080b87e58bfe86734bfb77f0 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Property Clock where are we at the momment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391781-property-clock-where-are-we-at-the-momment/#post-4579335 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:27:57 +0000 mauricio wrote:
  mauricio

  I will be presenting an updated property clock and an updated status of the markets including Hobart in my next e-magazine – it comes out this Friday free to over 30,000 subscribers -It also included details of a free webcast with 5 property experts form around Australia giving their forecasts of the market a…[Read more]

]]> baa99fec01398d07600d9a3989003cc4 MichaelYardney replied to the topic ELWOOD IN Melbourne in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391964-elwood-in-melbourne/#post-4580849 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:38:17 +0000 Elwood is a great area to invest in and if you are talking about a long term perspective – you will achieve above average capital growth.But I'm not sure you could call the apartments underpriced.3 years ago we bought 2 bedroom unrenovated apartments for clients in good positions for $280,000 in Elwood.Last year we bought similar apartments for…[Read more]

]]> a7915864eecc5d4d77dff132ff298b8e MichaelYardney replied to the topic Property Clock where are we at the momment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391781-property-clock-where-are-we-at-the-momment/#post-4579333 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:31:15 +0000 Zoe Jones wrote:
Interesting to read all of the above. Would any of the experts like to suggest which areas of Sydney to watch? Are we talking about the eastern suburbs/north shore only or can we include the inner west, places like Ashfield/Summer Hill. What about the Sutherland Shire/St George area? Would appreciate any input on this.

We have…[Read more]

]]> 32980fbb3684154a39ed7e22fc609c57 MichaelYardney replied to the topic One Bedroom aprtments??? in the forum hleung wrote:  My friend's https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391738-one-bedroom-aprtments/#post-4579083 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:29:50 +0000 hleung wrote:
 My friend's unit was close to the Melbourne University, one of many which was suited for student use.  Yes, it was probably too small but appeared to be well located.You've reinforced my point that you generally shouldn't buy one bedroom apartments which are part of a large complex, unless they have got some special features such…[Read more]

]]> e6e46134b1b383f4fc9006362128c12b MichaelYardney replied to the topic Property Clock where are we at the momment? in the forum hleung https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391781-property-clock-where-are-we-at-the-momment/#post-4579328 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:17:47 +0000 hleung wrote:

MichaelYardney wrote:
SpudBoth Melbourne and Brisbane commenced the upturn phase of this new property cycle in mid 2006 – so there is still some way for them to go yet. Sure both cities have had tremendous capital growth in the last year, in fact too much for my liking at this early stage in the proeprty cycle, but there is s…[Read more]

]]> 992c15fa9db846dcff499e4f58897694 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Property Clock where are we at the momment? in the forum Spud Both Melbourne and https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391781-property-clock-where-are-we-at-the-momment/#post-4579323 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:51:55 +0000 SpudBoth Melbourne and Brisbane commenced the upturn phase of this new property cycle in mid 2006 – so there is still some way for them to go yet. Sure both cities have had tremendous capital growth in the last year, in fact too much for my liking at this early stage in the proeprty cycle, but there is still lots of upside in both cities. R…[Read more]

]]> 308271eb3b1511b4892dec494314c591 MichaelYardney replied to the topic One Bedroom aprtments??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391738-one-bedroom-aprtments/#post-4579079 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:44:32 +0000 hleung wrote:
I'm also not a fan of 1 bedroom apartments especially if they are amongst 100s of others. I've got a friend who bought one 7 years ago and after owning it for 6 years sold it for about the same price as he paid for it.  Unless it is something different such as next to water I wouldn't go near them.Steve has acknowledged that it is…[Read more]

]]> 083dff5fb0afcdc9431b2f075e4b62f6 MichaelYardney replied to the topic To pergola or not to pergola .. that is the question?! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391745-to-pergola-or-not-to-pergola-that-is-the-question/#post-4579111 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:28:42 +0000 You say it needs a pergola – but does it really need one? You've survived without one.It's very unlikley you'll get $10,000 more for having a pergola so why bother?

]]> 64b4b71e0a20e0045954082f305cfd53 MichaelYardney replied to the topic commercial lease agreement template anyone? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391744-commercial-lease-agreement-template-anyone/#post-4579106 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:25:10 +0000 Considering the large amount of money usually involved in commercial properties and the fact that you don't know what goes into a commercial lease, may I suggest you get a soicitor to draft the lease – even if you manage the property yourself.Commercial properties are valued very differently to residential proeperties and this takes into account…[Read more]

]]> aeee276ac5098bf7c56ebddcbae5e80d MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE Tickets to Melbourne Proeprty Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390869-free-tickets-to-melbourne-proeprty-expo/#post-4574488 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:06:38 +0000 shane.barry28876 wrote:
I enjoy forums and seminarrs and expos, but can anyone help me with the tickets?

This is how you get your tickets:Go to http://www.propertyexpo.com.auClick on Melbourne and Press EnterClick on the middle red section that says Discount Tickets (don’t worry you will get more than the $5 off they are offering you – I’ll expla…[Read more]

]]> 808e8b55aaa1bb1172204a3c402b92ba MichaelYardney replied to the topic "Developer friendly" councils in the greater Melbourne area in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391051-developer-friendly-councils-in-the-greater-melbourne-area/#post-4575466 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:49:22 +0000 vicgirl wrote:
Michael, you do have a point. I am still interested in other people's experiences with their local councils, especially in the inner suburbs or coastal areas. vicgirl

vicgirlWhat you are asking is important to know.There are some council's that are more anti development such as Boorandara and Bayside, that we know means a longer…[Read more]

]]> e6205aa7d470a19209bea2db15b6fe6a MichaelYardney replied to the topic "Developer friendly" councils in the greater Melbourne area in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391051-developer-friendly-councils-in-the-greater-melbourne-area/#post-4575464 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:06:41 +0000 ffc1883_1996 wrote:
Hi Michael,Your input is always valued. However, I'm interested on what basis you would suggest that property values are languishing in Maroondah and Knox. Seems to be contrary to recent statistical and anecdotal evidence.Sincere Regards – Ben

BenI did not mention any specific municipality, but I do know that many inner…[Read more]

]]> 33cfa07086da44aa023f26f13efe9d5b MichaelYardney replied to the topic "Developer friendly" councils in the greater Melbourne area in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391051-developer-friendly-councils-in-the-greater-melbourne-area/#post-4575461 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:09:02 +0000 Probably a more importnat question is …..in which municipalities are you likley to make a good development profit.Sure some councils are more difficult to deal with, but this usually means once you have a development approval your property is worth considerably more as you have added even more value by taking away the development risk.With…[Read more]

]]> 1a98e1b1e636f1defcc1cad0c7fdd848 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Good 'booming' suburbs to buy in brisbane ??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391046-good-booming-suburbs-to-buy-in-brisbane/#post-4575442 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:03:40 +0000 Parts of the Brisbane market are booming, but the stats won't reflect it yet – but our Brisbane office has noticed a huge surge in demand for owner occupiers and investors and good properties are selling within days of being put on the market and receiving multiple offer.Brisbane has definitely shown good long term growth -in fact its been the…[Read more]

]]> 7d70403350ddced9adabae676c2e2e7c MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE Tickets to Melbourne Proeprty Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390869-free-tickets-to-melbourne-proeprty-expo/#post-4574486 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:49:47 +0000 The Melbourne Property Expo is coming up this weekend. If you are planning on going please get you free tickets through the post below rather than paying at the door.

]]> 93365383010bd12a05f96819ec31be2b MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE tickets to Brisbane Property Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390358-free-tickets-to-brisbane-property-expo-2/#post-4571540 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:18:58 +0000 Just wanted to remind QLD forum members that the Brisbane Proeprty Expo is on this weekend.You can get FREE tickets by usng the info provided below

]]> c44ed7cfe942c19b99ef2b23f0cca9fe MichaelYardney replied to the topic Buyers agents in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389771-buyers-agents-18/#post-4568274 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:29:03 +0000 nicola alison wrote:
Anyone know of a good agent in sunny Queensland?

Yes- my company Metropole Buyers Agency is Brisbane's largest buyers agency – we buy more proeprties than all the other Brisbane buyers agents combined, so George up there must be doing something right

]]> 049eb184e39bfd8d1a8b1d3ce1d331e1 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Is cash flow positive possible using a buyers agent ????? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390338-is-cash-flow-positive-possible-using-a-buyers-agent/#post-4571378 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:14:07 +0000 chetnik73 wrote:
Did I ask a stupid question or has nobody had any sucess in getting a buyers agent to source them a cashflow positive property.if so, any websites addresses would be appreciated

No you didn't ask a "stupid" question – just one that won't be answered the way you want.Metropole Buyers Agency is Australia's biggest and busiest…[Read more]

]]> 95e3ab1820d717e03ca98224df128418 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Carrum Downs and Skye in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390375-carrum-downs-and-skye/#post-4571632 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:06:45 +0000 I guess it depend on what you are looking for.These suburbs are mainly populated by first home owners and as you said they are in the cheaper price range.This means they are much more sensitive to the affordability issues we hear so much about. With the likelihood of another interest rate rise and with petrol prices unlikely to come down – these…[Read more]

]]> f368ef53143b3e7dc61bc12979b01392 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Property Courses in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390333-property-courses/#post-4571337 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:00:29 +0000 AmandaBS wrote:
Hi Vluu,You'll find that Michael Yardney is a member of this forum so perhaps you'll hear from him?He's also written a book titled "How to grow a multi-million dollar property portfolio".  As Raddles said his theory is based around high capital growth property which is usually within a 10klm radius of a major CBD & then drawing…[Read more]

]]> d2badb6ba8443139fad4779283fa4e30 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Chan & Naylor Accountants in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389910-chan-naylor-accountants/#post-4569270 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:06:21 +0000 AAQ wrote:
Hello;Just about to take the leap into property investing and would be interesting in any info on this property trust deed as I have heard so many ways to set things up – company in trust , trust in company, wifes name only, family discretionary trust. We have what would be considered high risk business (PI insurers think so). So the…[Read more]

]]> 6c6a45c4c913839b73cafb2d67e0cb07 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Chan & Naylor Accountants in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389910-chan-naylor-accountants/#post-4569268 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:16:47 +0000 ttman wrote:
I think sometimes those accountants & lawyers frequently mentioned in forums such as this are not more knowledgeable or provide better services than those who don't advertise as much. C & N will charge you by the minutes at high rate, so make sure you have a deep pocket.

You are correct – sometimes they are not – but in this case…[Read more]

]]> ae9f4f7f9a6bb370b49a1f300f72d203 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Designer & Builder Recommendations for Fawkner/Glenroy Area of Melbourne in the forum Do you already own the land? https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390063-designer-builder-recommendations-for-fawknerglenroy-area-of-melbourne/#post-4569905 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:52:51 +0000 Do you already own the land? Are you sure you can fit on what you want to achieve?I know a firm of building designers in the northern suburbs who should be able to help you.Send me an email – myardney@metropole.com.au and I'll happily pass on their name

]]> b484d155d216f2a04a56f86be98cbd74 MichaelYardney replied to the topic 2 bedroom house vs 2 bedroom unit - value difference in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390064-2-bedroom-house-vs-2-bedroom-unit-value-difference/#post-4569906 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:14:55 +0000 There is no simple answer – the price differential will be greater in a high priced inner suburb than in a cheaper outer suburb. The differential will be greater in Sydney than in Launceston.To work out the value of your proeprty check out sites like http://www.domain.com.au ot http://www.realestate.com.au and look for properties similar to yours – this will…[Read more]

]]> c04bd10f65c00b63cc6d4974fdb4ba91 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Discounts for rent in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390066-discounts-for-rent/#post-4569911 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:43:45 +0000 As Xenia suggests – you cannot do this with residential leases.So protect yourself by ensuring your property manager does a careful tenant check. Of course not having defaulted in the past  doesn't ensure they won't become a problem tenant in the future.Late payments are a "hassle" but don't let them worry you – that's what you pay your property…[Read more]

]]> 358d17fc862ee3abaff99724a260cb5c MichaelYardney replied to the topic Contract clauses in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390067-contract-clauses-2/#post-4569913 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:39:40 +0000 There is a book by solicitor Rob Balanda called Clauses made simple wher he gives you hundreds of potential clauses.You can get details by clicking here.The problem is the more "out clauses" you use – the less attractive your offer – so keep your offer clean and simple. Get you finance and structures in place before you make an offer and do your…[Read more]

]]> 086f54c65f72b1620ab7cfa58f7f8427 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Investing in Perth??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389720-investing-in-perth-3/#post-4568077 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:55:06 +0000 Hi MarkI do recommend investing in you own back yard – becuase you can become an expert in your own "patch"But I also recommend taking advantage of the property cycle- so I believe its the wrong time to invest in Perth. But the next wave of the proeprty cycle has already started on the east coast of Australia. So if you want to make the types of…[Read more]

]]> b1b000953a36446f8d942d7958af2bb4 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Book Review List in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370563-book-review-list/page/2/#post-4449078 Sat, 19 May 2007 03:22:53 +0000 One of the top selling property books in Australia last year was my bookHow to Grow a Multi Million Dollar Proeprty Portfolio – in your spare time.It has already had 2 reprints and with sales increasing each month the publisher is about to do a third reprint.It is written both for beginners as well as advanced property investors and explains how…[Read more]

]]> 97e44751005e7a3b8f5014b352fce52f MichaelYardney replied to the topic How much to offer on a Melbourne property in the forum PK There is no typical https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389530-how-much-to-offer-on-a-melbourne-property/#post-4567383 Sat, 19 May 2007 03:12:52 +0000 PK There is no typical buffer – it partly depends upon the agent, and the property and the current market.May I suggest that's not the way to go about buying a property – work out it's fair market price and in the inner and middle ring suburbs of Melbourne, you are going to have to be prepared to pay a "fair" price today.The days of the bargains…[Read more]

]]> 612f781ff8c5aea50da7191275daf7f8 MichaelYardney replied to the topic Solicitors in VIC in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389566-solicitors-in-vic-2/#post-4567510 Sun, 13 May 2007 06:09:49 +0000 I can give you the name of one we use for our clients – please email me at myardney@metropole.com.au

]]> 8e5c652170cd2df6df3af4059290c4ff MichaelYardney replied to the topic FREE tickets to the Perth Property Expo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389411-free-tickets-to-the-perth-property-expo/#post-4566859 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 02:47:11 +0000 millions wrote:
Error on date Michael?

OOPs!! Thanks I've fixed it

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