PropertyInvesting.com | plproperty | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/plproperty/activity/ Activity feed for plproperty. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:13:26 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 c5320a7f581307641e1ceae1be40750f plproperty replied to the topic Gold Coast - Brisbane corrdor RE agents? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383088-gold-coast-brisbane-corrdor-re-agents/#post-4534788 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 07:38:19 +0000 My agency is located in Burleigh Heads. We generally specialise in properties close to the ocean or lakes.

I deal with a builder in Coomera Waters on occasion and my fiance worked in Oxenford for Metricon Homes for a time as well so between us we know the Coomera area well (it is only 20mins drive north of Burleigh Heads..).

I’d like to help you…[Read more]

]]> 33b5b6b839fa1f78f22d704fd7b8e48c plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan - General info in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380494-buying-off-the-plan-general-info/#post-4518146 Sun, 24 Jul 2005 05:03:10 +0000 “I have seen many instances over the years where, purchasers had speculatively bought off the plan and then sold the property prior to settlement becoming due and in the process realising a substantial profit, often with having outlaid very little money because the purchaser has paid his or her 10% deposit by a deposit bond or bank…[Read more]

]]> 483a56ccb91dcfa24c77959da843e3c2 plproperty replied to the topic rental statistics???????????? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381071-rental-statistics/#post-4522188 Sat, 16 Jul 2005 05:45:02 +0000 For Queensland Investors:

The residential tenancies authority of queensland is a good place to start! Median weekly rentals and # of bonds lodged every quarter broken down by suburb for major regions.

Property Investor Magazine sometimes publishes good visual guides to this data.

Get the RTA + other useful links on our website…[Read more]

]]> 30878fc2984c2d89add116d1bc6f4f68 plproperty replied to the topic Bad tenant in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381165-bad-tenant/#post-4522832 Sat, 16 Jul 2005 05:31:31 +0000 What state/territory are you in?

If in Qld, your rental manager could have issued the tenants with a ‘notice to remedy breach’ after 7 days rental arrears or breach of tenancy T&C (dog inside)

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

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

]]> a1b73c81c87ad909c00642e03a662a17 plproperty replied to the topic $1 deposit!!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380629-1-deposit/#post-4519028 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 01:32:54 +0000 I imagine the majority of vendors worldwide wouldn’t be impressed if someone offered a $1 deposit. Get real.

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.

]]> 094e5f40ccf6e64615d3f9d59ea1c575 plproperty replied to the topic Part Barter Exchange, Part Bank Finance in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380973-part-barter-exchange-part-bank-finance/#post-4521498 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 01:23:14 +0000 Check the asking price against comparable properties yourself so you are not solely relying on the valuation.

Which development/area/state are you referring to?

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.

]]> 921c7d9682c25b8fb51b9858c5956c91 plproperty replied to the topic Private Sale or Estate Agents in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380722-private-sale-or-estate-agents/#post-4519824 Mon, 27 Jun 2005 09:05:15 +0000 TMA,

In Queensland, real estate agents are bound by law to disclose their commission to the property purchaser and property vendor.

Uninformed commentary is dangerous and best left off the forum.

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

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

]]> 17611669759a7c6cb3623b9da3bb5080 plproperty replied to the topic SE QLD investors? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380672-se-qld-investors/#post-4519426 Mon, 27 Jun 2005 08:57:53 +0000 slaurie44, I’d be interested to hear what you’ve based your statement RE: SE Qld on?

The Gold Coast has the highest residential rentals in the whole of Queensland. Plus an extremely low unemployment rate (just less than 3% at the time of my post).

It also has the largest population outside of Australian capital cities and climbing. About half a…[Read more]

]]> 75ec02a8053de733e5263ede24cdcff0 plproperty replied to the topic qld developments, beginner! Needs a start! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380528-qld-developments-beginner-needs-a-start-2/page/2/#post-4518396 Mon, 27 Jun 2005 08:52:11 +0000 Yes I agree with you resiwealth – do something different.

I think there could be a market in Varsity Lakes for Townhouses with larger than normal bedrooms (some have quite small bedrooms)…

Delboy – I would suggest visiting at least 15 residences in your preferred development area to give you an idea of what to innovate.

Luke…[Read more]

]]> 620ae8f471848b7044094b4f702e74b0 plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan - General info in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380494-buying-off-the-plan-general-info/#post-4518145 Sun, 26 Jun 2005 08:17:05 +0000 likely not TMA, but it wouldn’t relate to our business anyhow because we are professional, diligent & trustworthy.

Just like you likely wouldn’t publicise finance scandals that have nothing to do with your business.

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

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

]]> ba9cc8376c32d339d438234cd5e8e06f plproperty replied to the topic Logan QLD in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380899-logan-qld/#post-4520972 Sun, 26 Jun 2005 06:19:10 +0000 Golden suburb? What a joke. Jewel I encourage you to take a drive through logan before you make any decisions. Logan needs plenty of work to put it nicely.

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.

]]> c0cb37e94379cec87e291db2aa32bb21 plproperty replied to the topic Thinking about moving into real estate as a career in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380882-thinking-about-moving-into-real-estate-as-a-career/#post-4520860 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:22:26 +0000 http://www.jenman.com.au

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.

]]> a7b3158ebebcd5babf2da7bd488c6561 plproperty replied to the topic DO OFFERS NEED TO BE WRITTEN??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380887-do-offers-need-to-be-written/#post-4520887 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:19:21 +0000 Reggie,

I would suggest that if you are seriously making a property owner an offer to purchase that you would present a written offer in addition to an inital deposit as a show of goodwill.

If you are purchasing through a real estate agency they will put forth your offer on a State-relevant contract of sale

Luke Woollard
Licensee
Pacific…[Read more]

]]> e2f2ca62eac26d853cf732559ed8c5b7 plproperty replied to the topic Mermaid Beach in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380756-mermaid-beach/#post-4520072 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 05:45:18 +0000 Prices on the Pac. Fair side of GC hwy have pushed back a little from mid last year. However, I don’t see them dropping further.

Some more general info on Mermaid Beach:
– In development is a small commercial office building (retrofitted cinema’s)
– Walk to Broadbeach from 1 min to 45 min
– Beachside GC Hwy Broadbeach is a rather affluent holiday…[Read more]

]]> ce02f8c3637df28e61dd7714c9e0c46f plproperty replied to the topic Mermaid Beach in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380756-mermaid-beach/#post-4520070 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 05:20:16 +0000 Tete,

I live in Mermaid Beach (MB), own property here and also sell property in the area.

Our agency generally only sells new and off the plan property. At the time of my post, we’re selling new 2 bedroom apartments in MB (holiday or permanent letting) from $413,000 (2 storey walk-up complex on beach side GC Hwy). That should give you an idea of…[Read more]

]]> ce40e86d5afeb1adce51eeac1ed9e11c plproperty replied to the topic Selling techniques while keeping tenant on side? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380712-selling-techniques-while-keeping-tenant-on-side/#post-4519761 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:07:22 +0000 Yep Pegasus – I agree

Wrap it if it lends itself to this – it could be a potentially lucrative option for you Geoff.

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.

]]> 064e63ca5e2df3691fc74f8cd327e35a plproperty replied to the topic Private Sale or Estate Agents in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380722-private-sale-or-estate-agents/#post-4519815 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:04:35 +0000 Coops,

Any decent Real Estate Agent will do more than handle your sales contract.

They should at a minimum:
– provide you with a well researched estimate of your properties value
– prepare a tailored marketing campaign
– provide a visible sales office to attract prospects
– hold open & guided inspections on the property
– staff an office of well…[Read more]

]]> 011cb38274c1079b28332e2f92dd86c8 plproperty replied to the topic Research for due diligence in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380719-research-for-due-diligence/#post-4519797 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:37:20 +0000 We’ve compiled resources for Queensland investors.

In particular, you could use the Residential Tenancies Authority median rental data to help with your decisions.

See: 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…[Read more]

]]> ca6e927eacbcdda520c12da06300f959 plproperty replied to the topic Meet for coffee on the Gold Coast (Queensland) in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369774-meet-for-coffee-on-the-gold-coast-queensland/#post-4442880 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:35:32 +0000 I would also like to attend for say: quarterly meet’s if a group is formed.

My contact details are on our website http://www.plproperty.com.au

Email: sales@plproperty.com.au

Feel free to contact me – I have a busy schedule right now but I will be available to devote limited resources to helping the group meet get started.

Luke…[Read more]

]]> 020307fa36b353243d371acd729ad717 plproperty replied to the topic SE QLD investors? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380672-se-qld-investors/#post-4519421 Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:31:37 +0000 Wallace,

I own a real estate agency on the Gold Coast.

I haven’t seen any residential for under 100k, but I’ve seen storage sheds in industrial growth area’s for about 45k.

At the time of this post, you can still buy New apartments in good growth suburbs for a little over 200k. They are becoming more scarce though.

For reliable resources to…[Read more]

]]> 6f9be16a309c9765779feb0eb847cc72 plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan - General info in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380494-buying-off-the-plan-general-info/#post-4518143 Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:17:41 +0000 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]

]]> 67fac0e2d6d35e8dd7ca7a1dfabc2979 plproperty replied to the topic Apartment vs House in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380650-apartment-vs-house/#post-4519289 Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:12:31 +0000 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]

]]> d5a1c10dba4a1e8f98c8450d69f937e5 plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan - General info in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380494-buying-off-the-plan-general-info/#post-4518141 Wed, 08 Jun 2005 11:17:40 +0000 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]

]]> 5b3c718a4d1f02b42c02ce55def819b7 plproperty replied to the topic qld developments, beginner! Needs a start! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380528-qld-developments-beginner-needs-a-start-2/page/2/#post-4518392 Wed, 08 Jun 2005 11:05:03 +0000 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]

]]> f361d3dc91ec0c1a881986b8557f2610 plproperty replied to the topic To be a Realtor or Not?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380490-to-be-a-realtor-or-not/#post-4518089 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 01:00:31 +0000 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]

]]> 8621db0d6774f60af5c46761b2e7f6fe plproperty replied to the topic qld developments, beginner! Needs a start! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380528-qld-developments-beginner-needs-a-start-2/#post-4518386 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:48:07 +0000 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]

]]> de889637ac09518a20450f6c2063d59e plproperty replied to the topic Interested in developing in Qld in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380593-interested-in-developing-in-qld/#post-4518862 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:46:56 +0000 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.

]]> d29dfefc278574491600aa005fa87e20 plproperty replied to the topic agent not presenting vendor with offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380188-agent-not-presenting-vendor-with-offer/#post-4515692 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:45:41 +0000 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.

]]> 9a0379fca33d11cd43818dcc1d54df55 plproperty replied to the topic Sorrento & Blairgowrie VIC in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380458-sorrento-blairgowrie-vic/#post-4517853 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:29:47 +0000 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]

]]> 5e8f649545624014e23fab7e5f299095 plproperty replied to the topic 50k in bank in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379143-50k-in-bank/#post-4509090 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:01:32 +0000 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]

]]> a98753b43057908fbb50abd1aaaa4b9d plproperty replied to the topic Best Value for Aussie Tourists in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380500-best-value-for-aussie-tourists/#post-4518184 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 23:48:22 +0000 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]

]]> 2b5203b520ecb16578ab9b1edac3cbbd plproperty replied to the topic Selling the Place youself! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380348-selling-the-place-youself/#post-4517133 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 23:28:48 +0000 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]

]]> d78cd14598280f1bd7ce8f5a65f1fbbc plproperty replied to the topic Acceptable gearing ratio? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380597-acceptable-gearing-ratio/#post-4518876 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 23:12:13 +0000 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.

]]> 4d775a0fe5c59b215edc488946a7d0ce plproperty replied to the topic Where do you go to research about a Suburb in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380131-where-do-you-go-to-research-about-a-suburb/#post-4515308 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:52:48 +0000 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.

]]> 3790e2b13a9bc27a37d85efa139eb98b plproperty replied to the topic GOLD COAST PROPERTY/POSITIVE CASH FLOW OR GEARING in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379936-gold-coast-propertypositive-cash-flow-or-gearing/#post-4513691 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:42:12 +0000 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]

]]> 84a68854e523ba64a607bbc07eddc29b plproperty replied to the topic agent not presenting vendor with offer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380188-agent-not-presenting-vendor-with-offer/#post-4515688 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:30:51 +0000 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]

]]> a65f2ee9f2d793e304c1e35e36dc38fc plproperty replied to the topic Holiday Let Investment Properties in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380302-holiday-let-investment-properties/#post-4516795 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:19:03 +0000 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]

]]> 14615c785f87fa0324359130fd154df9 plproperty replied to the topic Selling the Place youself! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380348-selling-the-place-youself/#post-4517131 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:54:09 +0000 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]

]]> 5fe295b28c1616af6638b5f6a5c4b258 plproperty replied to the topic Bird Dogs? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377762-bird-dogs-2/page/2/#post-4500681 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:33:34 +0000 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

]]> 69b4a43addb3397caf692baded07a0c2 plproperty replied to the topic Taking the Plunge in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380586-taking-the-plunge-2/#post-4518779 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:25:26 +0000 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]

]]> 52987a1bccc91ddb54aebc27ea634a58 plproperty replied to the topic Moving around ... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380599-moving-around/#post-4518890 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:19:47 +0000 We have an article published in Queensland Lifestyle & Property Magazine (REIQ publication) written by a respected accountant which should answer your questions.

Keep an eye on http://www.plproperty.com.au in the next couple of weeks or email our office.

The article will be published in our June newsletter and on our website soon.

As for the OSR duty…[Read more]

]]> 34beaeceef88aaa3cc5263123f387f7a plproperty replied to the topic Acceptable gearing ratio? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380597-acceptable-gearing-ratio/#post-4518874 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:11:44 +0000 AXJ – you can depending on individual circumstances.

Speak to your accountant about this as soon as possible if you own investment property.

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

]]> 08e9734858e1039261f2d194e7130798 plproperty replied to the topic Acceptable gearing ratio? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380597-acceptable-gearing-ratio/#post-4518872 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:04:42 +0000 You may also wish to factor in property management & letting fee’s should you choose to use a real estate agency to professionally manage your investment.

If you haven’t already – talk to some of the local agents to get a run down of PM expenses you could reasonably expect.

I don’t know if your miscellaneous expenses include local government…[Read more]

]]> 3da3e32487c6475090ade3aab16004e2 plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan - General info in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380494-buying-off-the-plan-general-info/#post-4518139 Fri, 03 Jun 2005 10:31:40 +0000 ‘foundation’ – though your post is dripping in sarcasm, I am happy to share more information with everyone.

Reflections is located on the beachfront marine parade at Greenmount in Coolangatta. The development is world class so it is obviously not going to be cheap. The two towers are nearly completely sold out – many to owner occupiers who…[Read more]

]]> c3db892c30abb1fa022f699764119c15 plproperty replied to the topic Buying off the plan - General info in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380494-buying-off-the-plan-general-info/#post-4518137 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 07:10:17 +0000 My response – I don’t have much time but here are a few random thoughts for everyone.

In all fairness, you should add a list of the potential concerns of buying off the plan…

This is why purchasers conduct due diligence – to alleviate concerns & mitigate risk.

*Property overpriced in the belief that property values will have increased by…[Read more]

]]> 8f44d621ba614260248142474a57bff8 plproperty replied to the topic How to find investments in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380012-how-to-find-investments/#post-4514252 Mon, 30 May 2005 01:00:26 +0000 We have compiled an extensive list of resources, that we consult on a regular basis, that you may find helpful.

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

We, at Pacific Lifestyle Property, have a particular bent on sourcing reliable accurate and trusted research so investors can make informed decisions.

Luke Woollard
Licensee
Pacific…[Read more]

]]> 0574561a5ca3c0e5444fd16bbea65ba5 plproperty replied to the topic Queensland - Where to look at - 20 yr plan out in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380085-queensland-where-to-look-at-20-yr-plan-out/#post-4514962 Sat, 21 May 2005 10:04:47 +0000 Savvy investors will also realise the positive effect the plan will has on land value on the Gold Coast.
Luke Woollard LREA
Pacific Lifestyle Property
http://www.plproperty.com.au
Shop 20, 66 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, Q

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