Jason, have just checked out your website – looks like some really useful stuff on there

Great comment Leo, Jessr, in addition to the First Home Buyers Grant, theres also significant stamp duty concessions and savings to be made by purchasing as a First Home Buyer rather than an investor –  can potentially save you around $5000 – $6000 depending upon your state. Add that to your grant, and you could be around $10,000 – $12,000, if no…[Read more]

Not all serviced apartments or student accommodation are bad so I wouldnt let that put you off. Just make sure you do your due diligence regarding body corp, managment fees, advertising costs, laundry etc. You might find theres not much of your $298 a week left. Also, if student accommodation, find out what happens during the 2-3 month holiday…[Read more]

I'd be asking what your long term goals are and then choosing the property that is the best fit with that.  Whats your reason for buying an Investment Property?Are you interested in adding to the property down the track – ie subdivision potential, extensions or is it just a 'buy and hold investment' where you can just set and forget?How long do y…[Read more]

Chris agree with your comments above. As buyers agents we spend on average, a concerntrated 200 hours plus per client on our full property buying service. Does the average person have that time available while raising kids, working full time etc? Its just not possible. Cheers, Nicole

Could try Yolanda at Sissons Real Estate. Not based in Annerley but do cover it. I have clients that use her and are very happy. Thinking of changing mine over too. Nicole Marsh – Eureka Buyers AgentsSE QLD & Nth NSW Buyers Agents

Thanks JacM. Agree with grimnar – Last quotes I had for full restumping in the area were $14,000 to $17,000k. Alot of $$ spent for no real 'tangible' value add to the property. Depending on how far out of level the property is can cause other issues such as cracks in the cornice or ceiling, paint, steps, plumbing etc. Again, really need to make…[Read more]

Hi Tgavin71, Im a Buyers Agent and do alot of work in the Ipswich area, particularly Newtown, Eastern Heights, Booval and know the area well. Newtown is a great suburb to be buying in but would definately have to agree with JacM – regarding purchasing costs, estimated repair costs etc and would definately make sure all your figures add up. Dual…[Read more]