Most of the buyers around my area seem to be owner-occupiers.

With yields below 3%, there is plenty to discourage investors.

CarLover.

No.[]

CarLover.

Back to the market in Australia…

I live in Sydney south west, about 15 km from the CBD. After the hard to believe price increases of the last few years, I have seen asking prices to be a bit lower, and fewer auctions. The market is definitely flattening. Afte the large increase we had in the last few years, I wouldn’t be surprised if it…[Read more]

Wow! What a response.

Thank you all for contributing your thoughts and providing some insights on this subject.

A very interesting debate.

Cheers,

CarLover.

Welcome back, Bill.[]

Glad to see that the forum will again have the chance to benefit from your experience.[^]

Cheers,

CarLover.

It’s so easy to be critical and cynical…

As a new property investor, Jenman’s book has made me aware of some of the practices going on in the real estate industry. That saved me thousands when selling a property. In the absence of regulation, education is one of the best defences for most of us.

Sure, Jenman is also promoting his business…[Read more]

I almost bought a property from Landmark Investment last year.

I pulled out of the deal when I found that the property was worth less than purchase price from local real estate agents.

I would be EXTREMELY careful about purchasing any property through a marketing companies. Think about it, you are paying for heir overheads, their sales staff,…[Read more]

Bill,

It’s sad to see you go.

From what I have seen in the last few weeks, you have been one of the most generous and knowledgeable contributor to the forum. You will be missed.

Thank you for giving your time and your advice so generously.

I admire your integrity and your knowledge, and wish you all the best in your future activities.

Cheers…[Read more]

Thank you for this very interesting topic.

Everybody has their own beliefs, and their own idea of what integrity means. There is no right or wrong.

As far as I’m concerned, I like to think that you don’t have to take advantage of others to create wealth. After being ripped off in a few deceiptful deals, I find hard to hang on to that belief.…[Read more]

It all depends on the market on your local area.

I would focus on knowing a particular area nad not be too concerned about the general market. You can’t invest in the general market, only in a specific house.

The media mostly gives general info which may be not be particularly useful.

Cheers,

Herve.

Try home price guide
http://www.homepriceguide.com.au/

Or residex
http://www.residex.com.au

Cheers,

Herve.

The downside is that you may not know the market as well as the locals.

A major disadvantage that one trip may not overcome.

As long as you do a lot research, that should be fine.

If you try to take shortcuts or do it quickly, you are talking unnecessary risks.

My two cents worth.

Cheers[],

Herve.

I am new to the forum.

I have observed it for a while and am now starting to contribute.

I have found this forum an invaluable source of information for a novice investor like me. I have learnt quite a bit in a short time, and that will help me to avoid costly mistakes.

I would like to express my gratitude to not only the moderators, but also…[Read more]

“Never …
Never …
Never …
GIVE UP!”

W. Churchill.

A very powerful one if you can apply it.

[]Cheers,[]

Herve.