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pjk1966 replied to the topic Fully furnished vs Empty for new investment property in the forum Help Needed!

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:02:49 +0000

After checking availability of the project I had in mind ther is only one 1 Bed + Study left available for 386kSo probably stick with the project you are looking at.My contact details are visable in my profile if you would like to get in touch with me.All the best

pjk1966 replied to the topic Help Please in the forum Heads Up!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:28:06 +0000

I can put you in touch with a Melbourne office that holds information seminars at no charge.

pjk1966 replied to the topic Brisbane's North running HOT!!! in the forum General Property

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:24:46 +0000

Hi,I would be happy to give intersted South East Queensland investors advice.

pjk1966 replied to the topic bulk purchases in the forum Creative Investing

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:07:14 +0000

Hi MMThis is a great discussion.I have to tell you all that I an a registered real estate sales person in Queensland. The laws in this state where changed in 2000 and it is not possible for agaents or developers to sell property at inflated prices here. Independant valuations determine the price of the property, not a money hungry seller.I also…[Read more]

pjk1966 replied to the topic Hopeful First Time Investor! in the forum Help Needed!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:55:21 +0000

Hi NixI am going to make the assumption that the off the plan proerty you intend to buy is in a major city.Buying off the plan in this situation can mean that you will benefit from the capital growth the property will see between now and when it is completed. The price you are buying it for is at today's market value, but you do not need to pay…[Read more]

pjk1966 replied to the topic Expected result of a joint property investment?? in the forum Help Needed!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:23:00 +0000

Hello AdamTR,I think the advice you are hoping for is something like this.I suspect that the property you have in mind is not new and has been built a few years ago. I say this becuase a property near the sea in WA is most likely going to cost more than 370k if it is new.You may be abe to get a Free Suburb Profile which will show you the growth…[Read more]

pjk1966 replied to the topic What is marginal? in the forum Help Needed!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:04:16 +0000

Hi CyclistHere is an investor definition for you.http://www.investorwords.com/5651/marginal.htmlYou don't qualify, it's doing to well for you hehe.

pjk1966 replied to the topic Building cost in the forum Help Needed!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:59:41 +0000

Hi James007Can you give us an idea of where you want to build.I have access to a few builders that can do a start to finish job for you in South East Queensland.Happy to help you out if thats where you are.

pjk1966 replied to the topic Need advise in the forum Help Needed!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:54:47 +0000

Hmmm, HiSome really good suggestions from people so far.But I have another for you.Firstly, a loan for an investment property is different to your home loan becuase lending institutions allow you to have a loan where you only make repayments for the interest charged each month. Where as your home loan, I'm sure you understand, you are required to…[Read more]

pjk1966 replied to the topic Fully furnished vs Empty for new investment property in the forum Help Needed!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:35:25 +0000

Hi.Yes I agree, providing furniture in your investment apartment can cause you to incur additional expenses at time. There are a couple of upsides to having a fully furnished apartment – obviously or in- obviously you are able to claim the depreciation expense as a tax deduction. Furniture can be depreciated over 5 years, after which it may…[Read more]