Hi Carl,I agree with Terryw . Be very cautious in using and/or nominee in your contract to purchase. When I started off 12 years ago we used to use and/or nominee all the time and so you don't get hit with double stamp duty you need to ensure that you get the process correct prior to placing contracts on properties. We are based in Queensland…[Read more]

Hi Ben, From my experience, the best property deals do not hit the market and are not advertised as these are usually bought through a private sale direct with the vendor via word-of-mouth. If you are going to  buy through a real estate agent, it is a numbers game and you might need to put in a number of offers and be prepared to walk away if…[Read more]

Hi David, You might want to check out this very old post but some of the links still work https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/treasure-chest-past-forums/hotch-potch/6189 All the best,Sherry

Hi Carl, From my own personal experience, we have submitted offers to buy houses in the same manner as yourself with "XYZ Pty Ltd as trustee". During the conveyancing process in Queensland, the financial institutions have normally asked us initially for a copy of our original trust deed upon which they then issue an instrument number. Under no…[Read more]

Hi Shell and Daniel, From personal experience, we have seen what tenants have done to partially renovated properties over a one-year period. This has left us wondering why we renovated the properties in the first place. If you get a rent out and you have to move interstate, you have to realise that the house will look nothing like it is as…[Read more]

Hi Karen, I would ask about 3 of the local real estate agents in the area what potential buyers are looking for. Although you are not selling immediately you will need to sell it somewhere down the track. Likewise, you might be quite surprised at the feedback they give you in relation to the bathroom configuration or maybe other ideas with what…[Read more]

Hi Saqib,

As some people have posted on this thread already, rather than asking for the best suburb to invest in. In my experience, it might be prudent to understand and educate yourself on what are the key success factors to consider when selecting an appropriate investment property. Therefore by doing this you can compare each suburb and…[Read more]

Hi ccpat, We have a number of property related businesses and have been operating for the past 12 years in the Brisbane area. Out of the hundred plus properties that we have acquired, at least 60% of those have been in the Logan area.1.      You asked the question why is there the perception that most people are fleeing the area and that most…[Read more]

Hi there,I know this post as old, however what if you are still looking at purchasing Brisbane be careful about purchasing in Redbank Plains.I purchased a three-bedroom, one bathroom, single carport a hardiplank home in Redbank Plains for a great price and was able to put it straight back onto the market and get the price for it. However when I…[Read more]

Hi there,I am in the renovation game in Brisbane, Queensland myself with one of my other businesses that i own and do around 8 to 10 a year of average and employ tradesmen to do the work for me … http://www.bostonwest.com.au …. and would be really interested in talking to you further about your idea. shot me an email as well on the email details below.

Hi Dohers,I not have direct any experience in this property strategy however I have done over 100 property transactions and developer to research on whether to do or not. In our research process we went and talked to: [1] town planners: and found them to be very helpful in giving is information on what we need to look at in relation to costs and…[Read more]

Ha Mark,If you're interested in vendor finance or want to get started on vendor finance and talk to a mate of mine Paul Dobson as he is very very knowledgeable on the subject and is just a down to earth nice guy who would be willing to help out or answer any questions you might have.Jump over to creative Forum on this website and check out the…[Read more]

Ben,Give Luke Buckel from Ray White at Bundamba a phone call on (07) 3816 2000 and he should be able to give you the names of the building and pest inspectors that we use in the Ipswich area.If you looking for a property manager, Luke is also someone to talk to as well.All the best, I hope this helps you.