I agree with some of "duckster's" assessment in part. My thrust is towards home ownership, and by achieving this, more people may then be enticed to further invest into property and other investment strategies to provide for retirement. The immediate problem of market stimulation has no relation to pre 1999 purchases, and as for structuring…[Read more]

I have not had much experience with a buyer's agent, but my understanding is that the seller is entitled to commission even when a buyers agent is used. The buyer's agent receives commission from the purchaser to source properties, and they charge you as a purchaser for the expertise in determining and negotiating a good price for you (see as an…[Read more]

Hi to Richard and other interested forum users,I take your point that this is a forum, and should be a good avenue for sharing knowledge. It probably shouldn't be a venue for attacking someone (particularly someone who has just found this forum).You have obviously had a lot of experience with property and finance dealings, so it might be…[Read more]

Thank you to Richard Taylor for his unbiased and well researched post. As an advisor I cannot understand why you would recommend an agent from an area well away from Caboolture (particularly demographically speaking) to be the best agent. Also this agent has not sold the most properties of anyone in the Caboolture region. If you were to research…[Read more]

Hi Jett,Without blowing my own trumpet too much, I am probably the best agent for selling duplexes in Caboolture. I am connected with a large property investment and marketing organization that strives to assist mum and dad investors to create independent wealth through building a property portfolio. Call me at Cross Country Realty 07 54052166, or…[Read more]