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  • plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan – General info in the forum Heads Up! 18 years, 9 months ago

    I suggest posting it all and letting the forum community ‘nut it out’

    As an investor, I wouldn’t want to miss valuable information just because it is published by a commercial enterprise.

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments made are general information only. you should seek professional advice for…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Apartment vs House in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 9 months ago

    Rajesh,

    When you buy an strata titled apartment – you’re usually still buying a portion of the land on which the apartment is built. This may not have been clear to you from some other comments.

    Apartments in locations primed for tourism have the option of permanent tenancies or holiday letting. The advantage of this being that holiday periods…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan – General info in the forum Heads Up! 18 years, 9 months ago

    Luci,

    I appreciate you raising potential concerns when buying property off the plan. That’s great for all readers of the forum including me.

    As an investor and property professional I rely on published statistics, quality research from Public & Private sectors – not generalised commentary.

    Including such information would represent a fair and…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic qld developments, beginner! Needs a start! in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 9 months ago

    There are some good arguments for developing on the Gold Coast being:
    – There is a shortage of low cost rental accommodation
    – Stamp duty for purchasers in Queensland is among the lowest in Australia
    – Land tax levies are extremely favourable – check out the Qld state budget
    – Population level is now 500,000+ according to ABS and climbing

    I live…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic To be a Realtor or Not?? in the forum General Property 18 years, 10 months ago

    I agree with Terry & TMA.

    Some other ways you may benefit:
    – Learning more about the property industry
    – Staying on top of directions in a particular property market in your ‘day job’
    – Building relationships with developers & builders-

    Many agents work 6 or 7 days per week and have to be extremely focussed, resourceful, organised,…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic qld developments, beginner! Needs a start! in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 10 months ago

    You should look at:

    – Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan

    – South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2005-2026

    Get both from http://www.oum.qld.gov.au

    More resources on our website here: http://www.plproperty.com.au/queensland_property_links.html

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Interested in developing in Qld in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 10 months ago

    Someone else is interested also – Look here: https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic/17778/

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments made are general information only. you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.

  • plproperty replied to the topic agent not presenting vendor with offer in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    rpdata.net.au services include title searching in various states

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments made are general information only. you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.

  • plproperty replied to the topic Sorrento & Blairgowrie VIC in the forum No Subject 18 years, 10 months ago

    I used to surf in the area quite a lot some years ago when I lived about an hour away. Are you looking for investment purposes or to live in?

    It’s a fairly affluent area which you could confirm with ABS data. So real estate certainly isn’t cheap. I saw a feature on TV recently claiming that Portsea (next suburb to Sorrento) is the home of…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic 50k in bank in the forum General Property 18 years, 10 months ago

    Travel info: I was in New York city for a couple of weeks during August 2001 and had a ball. It’s obviously a different climate now but here’s what I learnt.

    Couple of tips – dont plan on getting money changed over a weekend – there was one place that stayed open in Manhattan on Saturday mornings only and their exchange rates were sky high.

    On…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Best Value for Aussie Tourists in the forum Forum Frolic 18 years, 10 months ago

    We’ve just been to Vietnam (North 2 South on the coast), Cambodia (Siam Reap) and Thailand (Koh Samui)

    Vietnam is great value – a main meal can cost you about 30c AUD I found the people generally friendly and inquisitive. You can stay in private guesthouses (like hotel rooms) from about $9USD per night in the main cities. My tip for Vietnam -…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Selling the Place youself! in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    dazzling – there’s no need to be rude and I am not ‘flogging’ anything. lighten up.

    redwing – you could try reading a David Ogilvy book

    See: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/039472903X/104-3247275-2174330?v=glance

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments made are general information only.…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Acceptable gearing ratio? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    Yes it sounds like a fairly weak yield – that said, I know nothing about the property market you are looking at….

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments made are general information only. you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.

  • plproperty replied to the topic Where do you go to research about a Suburb in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    If you are buying in South East Queensland we have compiled a list of resources available here:

    http://www.plproperty.com.au/queensland_property_links.html

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

    comments made are general information only. you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.

  • plproperty replied to the topic GOLD COAST PROPERTY/POSITIVE CASH FLOW OR GEARING in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    And to help you with your research – particularly with the holiday letting market – visit the Gold Coast City Council website http://www.gccc.com.au for an analysis of the Accommodation market detailing average room rates, occupancy etc.

    Robert – the Gold Coast does not have high vacancy rates for most of the year – read the GCCC accommodation…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic agent not presenting vendor with offer in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    carlin – In Queensland agents only have to present an offer in accordance with their written appointment to act for the client (seller). This means that if the seller has stipulated in the app.t to act, that they don’t want to be presented with offers below what they are willing to accept – the agent does not have to present the vendor with the…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Holiday Let Investment Properties in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    mitm, I’m a fan of well researched advice.

    We operate a real estate agency in Burleigh Heads, Queensland (central Gold Coast).

    The Gold Coast is Australia’s largest tourist market.

    You can obtain a Gold Coast Tourism Market Analysis (12 mths to dec 2004) from the Gold Coast City Council Website http://www.gccc.com.au

    The report details average…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Selling the Place youself! in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    My 2 cents as well – Hire a licensed real estate agent.

    Pick a good one – they’ll earn their commission and you could end up in a far better position than if you privately sell.

    Some of the problems with a private sale you may be likely to encounter are: lack of exposure, unable to tap in to investors agents already know, you may not be a…[Read more]

  • plproperty replied to the topic Bird Dogs? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    Cameron Bird are a real estate agency. This is disclosed in the advert.s in Magazines like Australian Property Investor etc.

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle Property
    http://www.plproperty.com.au

  • plproperty replied to the topic Taking the Plunge in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago

    zucan,

    You could also try real estate agencies and scouring websites like domain.com.au for the right property for your circumstances.

    I say be wary of spotters. A licenced real estate agent should be well trained and is bound by law to provide a fair professional service.

    Good luck!

    Luke Woollard
    Licensee
    Pacific Lifestyle…[Read more]

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