PropertyInvesting.com | KatarinaH | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/toddy2015/activity/ Activity feed for KatarinaH. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:39:52 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 74d1f05e2970c30267d6c356b85154e3 KatarinaH replied to the topic Acacia Ridge, Qld in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400134-acacia-ridge-qld/#post-5012351 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:49:21 +0000 Haven’t heard much about Acacia Ridge – it is industrial / residential mix. Steady supply & demand with prices pretty steady the last 12 months. Not a place I’d be investing either – but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t suit other investors.

]]> 39e5b94d05ec7bcb078da946d5282100 KatarinaH replied to the topic Can you make money from a removable house? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5012323-can-you-make-money-from-a-removable-house/#post-5012349 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:42:42 +0000 You would have to seriously crunch the numbers: the cost to move the house (removalist, tradies to do disconnection) plus council permits, may need building approval (at least it does in Qld). Then you need the block of land, restump (more cost), reconnect (various trades) – and may need council approval (depending where you are & what the zoning…[Read more]

]]> 2a11833d1d74638d0be3b598c301b05f KatarinaH replied to the topic Strange loan structure in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5012341-strange-loan-structure/#post-5012343 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:18:29 +0000 Hi, I can’t help you with the figures unfortunately as I am not licensed to give any form of financial advise – but who suggested this loan structure? You can either go back to this person / organisation and ask for clearer explanation or seek professional help else where. Don’t get pressured into anything you do not understand or feel comfortable…[Read more]

]]> 4bf9d54bfb6cc368d0f32424ecd8cbe9 KatarinaH replied to the topic Judging whether a price of builders reno quote is fair and correct... in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5006751-judging-whether-a-price-of-builders-reno-quote-is-fair-and-correct/#post-5012225 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:57:05 +0000 First advice: get a second quote. If you really don’t have time for that, get references from the builder and ring his former clients. If possible, even go around to see his work.
Second advice: make sure you spell everything out you want done. Don’t assume the builder knows what you expect, that’ll cost you. If you are not sure, sit down with him…[Read more]

]]> 228cd2c917f429adee2ab66a9ce539f2 KatarinaH replied to the topic Poll: What makes a better property investment? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5012134-poll-what-makes-a-better-property-investment/#post-5012222 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:44:03 +0000 I think it is more the matter of what kind of investment you are after. If it is value adding it would be the old tired one; for instant return and rental income the renovated one. But if you set up the retirement portfolio, have the funds you might as well buy off plan and go for brand new. And it also depends what kind of investor personality…[Read more]

]]> ddd30a7f4b90b6c475ae0077a7edd8b0 KatarinaH replied to the topic Moving a bus stop for driveway? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5010688-moving-a-bus-stop-for-driveway/#post-5012007 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:20:18 +0000 Long painful road ahead – unless they wanted to move it anyway. Check with a town planner – even try to talk to Council. They do offer onsite assessments (against a fee of course). Is there no other alternative? Like a shared driveway – easily done with easements. Might be less painful though. There are so many variables that a town planner should…[Read more]

]]> 7301cb4f9a1efd0c06ac2db3eec41aa2 KatarinaH replied to the topic Where to buy, Buyers Agent, Structure, Research, Accountants, Conveyancing, etc in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011455-where-to-buy-buyers-agent-structure-research-accountants-conveyancing-etc/#post-5012004 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:15:30 +0000 RE 1. the post codes you have picked are quite different areas – price wise and demographic. From your description I’d say 4005 is your area. Stick with a 2 bedder – even professionals like having space. Especially in this day where more of them work from home. A lot of developers here have a 1:3 ration for 1 vs 2 bedders in developments.
2. If…[Read more]

]]> f47ca633aeb1608785dd34f1f9e29874 KatarinaH replied to the topic Where would you find the information of a property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011799-where-would-you-find-the-information-of-a-property/#post-5012002 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:51:18 +0000 I guess it also depends what kind of investment you want: keep, flip or build & flip, land / house or unit. Check out suburbs / areas you are comfortable with and you can afford. Driving around to have a look at what happens is as important as checking on the website. No point looking at the high end if it stretches you.

]]> 282f48bbea7960df909585fc31c3e00a KatarinaH replied to the topic Block subdivision in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011974-block-subdivision/#post-5012001 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:46:48 +0000 Subdivision for 25K – what state? I’ll move. Here in Brisbane I’d calculate about 80-100K for a 1 into 2 – that’s including DA, infrastructure and contributions and so on. Can be a lot more.

Moreton Bay different kettle of fish. Different city plan. I’d suggest to go to a town planner for advise – they shouldn’t charge for initial consultation.…[Read more]

]]> 68660d334909666d7fa7bca37e0f2b24 KatarinaH replied to the topic is property inspection worth the investment for off the plan? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5009958-is-property-inspection-worth-the-investment-for-off-the-plan/#post-5011999 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:41:49 +0000 Fully agree with both. Additionally – make sure you do a proper walk through yourself and lodge both the building inspection and your defects / comments with the developer. No matter how small you think it is or not worth noting – write it down. That way at least it is on record for the follow on defect inspection (which should happen within 4-6…[Read more]

]]> 915d1fac01f879f9e370cb3260bbb100 KatarinaH became a registered member https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/322991/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:09:55 +0000