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  • Profile photo of chrisc83chrisc83
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    Hi,

    Im lost whether to purchase an owner occupied home in Wollongong or an investment property in Brisbane as me and my fiances first home.

    My head says IP in Brisbane, as I believe the market is only going up, but my head says owner occupy in Wollongong as my family are down there. I can always rent in Wollongong.

    Please help!

    Chris

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    Chris,

    it really depends upon your circumstances, you have many options available.
    a) buy PPOR in the gong & put your investment plans on hold whilst building up equity
    b) as above, live in it for a while, move out and use it as your rental
    c) buy an IP in Brissy & rent in the gong or whatever other option you'd like.

    Your decision would ultimately consider such factors as which property would have the best capital growth.

    Buying a house to live in would allow you to get into the Sydney/Wollongong market and you may be able to take advantage of the FHBG as well as the stamp duty concessions currently available.

    Profile photo of chrisc83chrisc83
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    Thanks for those comments.

    Do you (or anyone here) know of any reports I can download to make an informed decison based upon capital growth indicators in these regions?

    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    Happy to provide you with a Residex report on an individual property in each location which will certainly give you some interesting statistical information however an actual security address is required.

    Richard Taylor | Australia's leading private lender

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