https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/simmo_bc/activity/ Activity feed for simmo_bc. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:18:37 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 376250a722ac66a0538654ca1ba49d41 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402607-what-should-i-compare-my-return-to/#post-4640655 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:23:39 +0000 thanks for the response.Purchase Price – $115,000 (09/2002)Current Value – $250,000 (as per last council tax advice)Current Rent – $12,254Outgoings – $8,158Loan – $45,000

]]> 5c50079114089350bbb76dd975569359 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398281-is-gearing-of-36-9-too-low/#post-4614271 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:12:51 +0000 thanks all, I value all of your comments.I currently live in London and rent a place in Fulham. Do any of you guys provide wifi with your rental package? it is very common in London but not sure back in Oz? I lived and rented 2 places in Melbourne for 5 years but had no wifi.CheersBeau

]]> 95dcb15abe9632577a49ba8e2590e85c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398281-is-gearing-of-36-9-too-low/#post-4614261 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:34:12 +0000 thanks YI.I hope you achieve your goal. I think you are right about setting decisive goals, new years resolution… and the gym!All the best.

]]> d88b7a619019bc76535722e8d1a7026e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398281-is-gearing-of-36-9-too-low/#post-4614259 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:20:18 +0000 thanks YoungInvestor.I am 31, so I have a long term goal in mind. What age will people of my ilk retire at? 60? 65? 70?!In the long term, I'd like to build a portfolio comprised of equities and property.Unfortunately, no – I don't have that sort of cash hanging around but thanks for the offer!CheersBeau

]]> 2b76ed922c7be7bc938b94869694cf62 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398281-is-gearing-of-36-9-too-low/#post-4614257 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:12:51 +0000 thanks for your feedback guys..so would i be right in saying that in terms of an investment strategy, a gearing level of 36.9% is probably too low to be an effective strategy?

]]> 0f83451cf08511960bd3fec2c482806c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398160-usa-foresclosure-properties/#post-4613411 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:20:05 +0000 hi wealth4life, I work for a big bank in London which has a big (massive even!) exposure to commercial property in the USA.Whilst there will continue to be a fall on commercial property values, it is probably close to bottoming out, the green shoots of recovery in the USA are well underway, especially with the lastest retail figures. You are c…[Read more]

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