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  • Profile photo of glen irishglen irish
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    @glen-irish
    Join Date: 2004
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    I have the chance to purchase a new off-the-plan investment house for 10% cash deposit now, settlement July 2006.

    My question is does anyone have experience of a similar deal, did it work out as expected and would you do it again ?

    Any other comments on your expectations for the next 2 years appreciated also.

    After reading the 8%+ interest rates
    story today on news.com.au I am concerned about the long settlement time.

    BTW the development is going to be the Commonwealth athletes village (hence the July 2006 settlement after the games). There does seem to be a lot of genuine interest in the development.

    Doreilly
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    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    @mortgage-hunter
    Join Date: 2003
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    Do a search for Off the Plan or OTP.

    Many people did well during times of high growth. I think you need to be cautious now. There are reports of people having to settle and finance properties worth less than they paid a year or two ago.

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
    Mortgage Broker
    http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
    0425 228 985

    3 year fixed rate – 6.85%

    Comments may not be relevant to individual circumstances. If you intend making any investment, financial or taxation decision you should consult a professional adviser.

    Profile photo of TerrywTerryw
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    I have seen a lot of clients recently where the values have come in less than the contract price a few years earlier.

    Terryw
    Discover Home Loans
    North Sydney
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    Terryw | Structuring Lawyers Pty Ltd / Loan Structuring Pty Ltd
    http://www.Structuring.com.au
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    Lawyer, Mortgage Broker and Tax Advisor (Sydney based but advising Aust wide) http://www.Structuring.com.au

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