With regards to the drainage issue in Mildura, I believe the council/government are going to be spending quite a bit of the forthcoming budget on fixing the problem. Google the local paper "Sunraysia Daily" and see what they are saying. Mildura has suffered 10 years of drought and then flooding rains but this year could be a big one for…[Read more]

ALF1 wrote:
Quick addition to last post.Have you considered Adelaide's southern suburbs?The SA Govt is now widening the Southern Expressway (making it 2 way), the train line is now being extended all the way to Seaford and there are huge levels of expenditure on infrastructure down south. Port Noarlunga is presently the single fastest growing…[Read more]

They seem to have a number of properties in south east queensland, pacific pines and robina. Have some concern about buying in that gold coast area as am not sure what stage of the cycle the area is in. I figure close to the bottom but unsure. The property in Pac Pines would be a 3 bed 2 bath close to westfield, schools and direct train to…[Read more]

So the current story is that we turn up for registration with some id and all should be okay. Does it matter if partner has not been registered for the extra ticket?

I am looking at investing in both Corio (geelong) and Moe. Both long considered dodgey areas. I know with Corio homes are owned and occupied for a long time with people largely having working in the oil refineries or car manufacturing.  With the expansion of the Geelong Road long time OO's are now trying to realise some capital growth and pe…[Read more]

Leaving this afternoon to drive to Melbourne for what I hope will be a great experience. Friend and I have purchased properties invdividually for a couple of years and are both hoping to "go full bore" in the hope that our hard-working husband can retire early. Hope that 6 hours in the car late at night are worth it, am sure it will be.

Thanks Mike for the quick response and invaluable information. Why haven't I been using such reports all along?Will definitely be making use of your services again. Great Stuff!

Thanks for the heads up. Have just been faxed loan switching request forms. Husband and I are debating about term for fixing he wants 5 years at 7.64% (with wealth package) I like look of 3 year at 6.54%. Any opinions on the matter would be appreciated? Other rates are 1 year – 5.24%, 2 year – 5.79% and 4 year at 6.84%.

Not intending on getting into the mining boom or gloom but have been researching Albury, Wagga Wagga and Portland??? Currently own two properties returning around 8% in Midura which is near to where we live but need to venture further afield. Have been researching Adelaide also but feel the market has not bottomed out there yet. Does anyone have…[Read more]