Who is doing those @qld007 ?

Is it via private funding?

Who is doing those @Richard Taylor?

Is it via private funding?

I think a TD is the safest bet.

Citibank are paying 3% atm.

Here is a list of the top offerings – https://mozo.com.au/term-deposits

Depends on who you listen to?

Some bank analysts are projecting 2 x interest rate rises in the next 12 months yet others are saying it will stay flat. I am of the later school of thought.

RBA will likely sit on their hands until they go numb or number and will have a “see what happens” approach before making any moves.

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I would send a copy of the SOI to the agent via email with a “please explain” and if not satisfied with the explanation insist that the info in the SOI is congruent with the advertised price.

May be a specific and strategic reason for the agents capers so give them a chance to explain and if not satisfied take it further referring back to the…[Read more]

Ask a local PM/Real Estate Agent to do an appraisal for you, both for sale and rent.

I would highly recommend you engage a PM to manage the property for you.

Check with your finance guy that you can service the debts involved with your current and future plans.

All the best.

The key with smaller complexes is the land to building ratio.

The higher the land ratio then the greater potential for capital growth, as land goes up in value over time and buildings depreciate in value over time.

Often the older style dwellings are located in prime positions with a high land to building ratios and worth a look for this very…[Read more]

Find another PM to work with and consider not renewing the lease for the current tenants.

Property investing generally has 3 “business partners” in the equation;

1. The tenant

2. The tax man

3. Financier

In your case its #1 and they dont seem like an appropriate business partner so have them replaced with one that is.

Some resi lenders use “in line” and some use “end values” so the key is selecting the right lender to minimise the cash injection required. Small lot savvy brokers will know who is who in the zoo.

Less are going the “end value” route and more the “in line” method in my experience of late as the later presents less risk to the lender.

Nice, detailed write up Corey :)

Renting as opposed to purchasing a PPOR can increase your borrowing capacity depending on your individual circumstances taking into account your short, medium and longer term goals.

Rent is taking at actual repayment in a banks serviceability calculator where as PPOR debt will be calculated at between 7-8%…[Read more]

Dont know as wasn’t there. Plenty of reputable brokers on here to choose from that will be able to assist if you shoot them a PM or email with what you need to accomplish.

Realistically it will be circa 4.5% on an IP depending on the lender and loan structure.

As Corey stated a second opinion would be a good idea.

Latrobe are pretty hefty when it comes to fees and rates compared to other lenders.

Once you ascertain you have no other viable options will the expected ROI (return on investment) potentially out weight the costs and risk involved in refinancing and assuming a “cash out” component as well?

Only real way to tell pre sub division is to look for comparable sales of similar properties and attempt to guesstimate the end value and then work out the LVR.

This is not an exact science and is where things can go realy well if you get it right and realy bad if you get wrong and everything in between.

Knowing the local market is what will…[Read more]

Only real way to tell post sub division is to look for comparable sales of similar properties and attempt to guesstimate the end value and then work out the LVR.

This is not an exact science and is where things can go realy well if you get it right and realy bad if you get wrong and everything in between.

Knowing the local market is what will…[Read more]

As Jess stated the lender you choose will play an important role. Some lenders will let you split and merge facilities post settlement where others require a full assessment to do so.

To avoid confusion with multiple loan splits I clearly label each split (via internet banking portal) appropriately and use the available funds related to that…[Read more]

Where are the blocks located?

Thats hard to say but me personally, I would rather my own garage than a shared one. I would be happy to pay an extra $20/week.

Hey @rockypinball I would look to exhaust borrowing in personal names / trusts and then once you hit the borrowing ceiling look to continue investing with your SMSF.

This is not advice as I dont know your whole situation.

Australia and its cities as well as larger towns will have micro markets.

This infograph may help and its valid as @ July 2016: https://www.facebook.com/PerthMortgageBroker/photos/a.669243343103446.1073741825.212628198764965/1343309582363482/?type=3&theater

Can you expand on this please:

Using the 1% and 50% rules have really helped me…

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