BuilderBob,subscription has access to aerial maps but not ownership database. It does give you info on the property such as dimensions ,general zoning and sale dateregards

The subscription I belong to has been going for at least 12 months now and is based on one of the members registering through his Company to get the rate. It is envisaged to continue on a quarterly basis as long as there is interest. This time around some members are pulling out so spots are available on a "first come" basis. Not sure how much…[Read more]

"With very low rental rates in Sydney at the moment"oops!!   meant to say "with vacancy rates very low and rent on the rise in Sydney at the moment"

hb

what is your point about the tax accountant and builder …. are you suggesting they are they experts in reno’s ??? What was their goal ??? Was it to pour as much money into it as possible to reduce tax ??. Did the builder build on emotion to make the best reno in the area no matter what the cost??

Everyone’s goals are different and it is not…[Read more]

is anybody looking at reno deals in Sydney, specifically in outer western region such as Blacktown, St Marys, Penrith ???

thanx for the insights………… Tomorrow I’m off to see some local agencies for the first time and looking forward to the experience.

Hopefully it will go better than the open inspection I went to a couple of weeks ago……. It was advertised in the local paper as an opportunity not to be missed, so i got there on time and was greeted by a…[Read more]

mmm….. I’m thinking that if i go to an agency i may be only offered properties from the person I see and not the whole agency. Is there a way around this ???

I searched for threads on this subject a few days ago and came across http://www.propertyguide.com.au. If your target area is regional NSW I might be worth a look.

It is primarily another RE website but has a “Sales History” section.
After selecting a geographical area, you are able to drill down to towns, then streets then street address…[Read more]