Valid advice from  Catalyst….  and if I can add I’m not implying that the Brisbane market will be doing well in 12 months far from it……  if at best it still be soft and flat …. just make sure you factor Catalyst advice in your off the plan decision………   Such is the speculative cycle Might find this thread interesting as well..…[Read more]

Winston, You sure you not reading my mind …??? ….lol…….Have to say you impressed me with your last couple of posts……  clearly your finger is on the pulse in my opinion …. I agree with timing, I agree with keeping gun powder dry so to speak but on the other hand, for me at least losing momentum isn’t an option….. Such is the specu…[Read more]

Well said ……..

Alex Today oddly enough I was looking into my crystal ball as regards to timing the Brisbane market for 2011 myself.Timing as we are standing by to commence / not commence building in January on a 5 apartment complex with an existing queenslander house being shifted across and renovated on its own block in a good location within the Brisbane inner…[Read more]

Have to agree with Scott. First thing i noticed was land size (390 sqm block)… mind you $11000 is small change and possibily worth a bit of speculation .Good luck with it…

Qld Governments – “Acquisition Hardship Policy” link  http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/about/policy/documents/2594/glp_2006_2594.pdfWe applied and it has been accepted….  valuers to be called in both sides for the purpose of commencing negotiations Will update this thread for others future reference

MattnzCurious to get a update on your Gladstone project.. drop me a email……

Information club …  without taking Steve thunder ….It’s a new 24 month program Steve is launching where you get  e pack information downloaded on a I pod.  It includes access to a many of Steve other library of products ….. VIP pass to updates and conferences etc……  Absolutely fantastic value..  I’m  sure details will appear on site over the next…[Read more]

Lol………. good for you young lady……………. ……. feel your joy & congratulations……  You averaged a contract a month over 5 months …..it’s an interesting market at the moment……..

Food for thought…. The Matusik missive is FREE……. So im sharing the joy……..lolMatusik Missive – A new paradigm?20th October 2010 The numbers of housing loans and new housing starts continue to slide.  Every excuse under the sun is offered up as to why.  The real reason, being an actual lack of demand, is rarely mentioned.  But in short…[Read more]

Food for thought…. The Matusik missive is FREE……. So im sharing the joy……..lolMatusik Missive – A new paradigm?20th October 2010 The numbers of housing loans and new housing starts continue to slide.  Every excuse under the sun is offered up as to why.  The real reason, being an actual lack of demand, is rarely mentioned.  But in short…[Read more]

Small development finance is at a premium It is an area we probably are getting the most number of enquiries from at the moment Thats very interesting …. what do you put that down to Richard?

Life estateThe right to use or occupy real property for one's life. Often this is given to a person (such as a family member ) by deed or as a gift under a will with the idea that a younger person would then take the property upon the death of the one who receives the life estate. I would assume in your case the younger person is selling the…[Read more]

I assume you have approached  your present  bank for a better deal ????? link below for your reference ………..http://www.choice.com.au/Reviews-and-Tests/Money/Banking/Saving-money/Bank-satisfaction-survey-2010/page/Introduction.aspx

Mario, another Pandora’s Box…. adding to illuminati's wise words…. I have had 3 business partners in my time.First one was a disaster and cost me about 150k (dishonesty and too much trust on my behalf). See point 3 of negatives below.Second one, after our initial success (due to point 1 in advantages below) partner went off on a power trip fu…[Read more]

Bit like opening Pandora’s Box…  Mario Don’t get trapped in paralysis by analyst on tenants when deciding on what property to buy. you have bigger considerations.

                                  Their first name –  Michael*Where they live – West End Brisbane …. might be susies neighbour. lol                      Reason here :- you never stop learningObjective – – create “The Endless Summer” via property development

You will get better clarity if you start with the end in mind…………  Personally with that amount to invest I’d be doing some developments

shangrila.. you on a fixed price contract or cost plus ??

Already having problems with your builder, and building hasn't even commenced yetMan ….you in for a stressful few months….Not sure what degree the problems are you referring to & what due diligence you did in the building tender process but DWofle’s advice is solid…and best you are active in the process,. From experience having a reliable bu…[Read more]