Add to that, architectural fees if you go that way.If the properties are to be IPs, then go with gut feel as to a medium density builder who can provide a turnkey package ie design & construct. You won't necessarily get a better return on a more expensive building just because it cost you more to build, the tenant doesn't care how much it…

Growth projections and accurate data are only found a year or two out after a national census. Companies like BIS Shrapnel analyse this information and produce projections based on the data extracted from the published information. Raw data can be found on the http://www.abs.gov.au website.Many larger (real estate) companies do their own research and…[Read more]

At present very few OS companies are seeking accomodation for their expat executives due to the GFC which has affected Europe/US more severely than Oz.Exec rentals are usually done on an exclusive basis with (agency) management as part of the package. See your PMs for details.

Visit a mortgage broker – there are even some who post on this forum. They will be able to advise if you would qualify for a loan either based on income, ability to save (track record) or by using equity/rent returns.

In NSW you have a 5 day cooling off period post signing the agency agreement. The Dept of Fair trading regulates the conduct of the agent and complaints can be lodged with them. The property is not sold until you sign a 'contract for sale', if it is jointly owned, then both you and your husband will need to sign this.

Do you  want someone to design with consideration to the environment, use, aesthetics, liveability, workability, constructibility etc or do you just want someone to put something on paper for you? An architect is trained to listen and understand your requirements as well as to interpret the council requirements in order to achieve the best…[Read more]

From the vendor's point of view (under advice of the agent), they are in the middle of an expensive marketing campaign. Any offer which will take the steam out of that campain should be unconditional if you want to secure the property. If the campaign is stopped midway based on a 'maybe' which then becomes a 'no' the vendor is stuck having paid…[Read more]

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Get yourself to the university library and put your hands on one of BIS Shrapnel's reports, they are not cheap if you were to subscribe. Like all forecasts, they become dramatically inaccurate after a few years.If all else fails, the ABS website is useful.

Marky, my feelers tell me that one of the directors at Metropole has moved on to Ironfish so you may look at them too. Can't give a wrap for either but this bod was on the level (had a good chat without putting in the spiel & may continue to cross paths).

If you are unsatisfied with the service of the PM, speak to the licensee of the agency – they control the agency and if they don't know that the staff are not following what you have agreed (usually with the licensee), then they can't take corrective action.Remember, it takes one month's notice to get rid of a bad PM but two to get rid of a…

Property managers do just that. They don't waste the the time of their contractors so they don't expect you to waste their time either. If you are so concerned about spending $200 odd on a minor repair without being advised of the final costs before the work was done, manage the property yourself so you will not be relying on your manager to do…[Read more]

Penguin has a small book – can't remember what it was called, otherwise try the local TAFE library

You probably don't have much choice other than deducting purchase costs + development costs + sales costs + claimed depreciation from the gross realisation.

Even if you find a bank to fund your investments, you will need to consider the currency risk of UK Pound vs AUD esp if you will be earning  AUD and the dollar weakens once the effects of all the govt debt is realised.

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Hello.I would very much like to know more about investing in hotel apartments. I'd like to know:- The pros and cons of investing in hotel apartments. – I am GST registered, do I have to pay GST when purchasing a hotel apartment? – Is it easy to resell? – Why are they tend to be cheaper than the nearby apartment of equiv…[Read more]

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Not only that it is a scam

Yes, no and of course maybe. Bottom end of the market ie FHBG is coming to an end and may cause demand, which has been artificially brought forward thorugh countless govt incentives, will drop. 2nd/later homebuyers (upgrading) will bubble along. Top end properties, although there is a current lack of OS companies sending execs, credit crunch etc…[Read more]

Tile laying rate depends largely upon the size of the tile and the way that they are to be laid. You'd be hard pushed to lay more than a couple of metres of tessellated tiles in a day as they are all very small individual pieces with added complexity of laying to a specific pattern, likewise laying tiles in a pool with curves takes a lot more care…[Read more]