Originally posted by Stuart Milne:

I have two houses there and would recomend it. I gained 23% Capital growth on both of mine last year which made me very very happy!

If you need any tips or contacts up there let me know, I’ll be glad to help…

Hi Stuart,

Sorry I know this is an old thread, but I found it whilst searching the forums for…[Read more]

Originally posted by Property WA:
Hey Jesse010,

Thanks for the reply.

That sounds like just what im looking for. What type of costs were involved? Type of thing that could be done in a weekend?

Sorry, haven’t replied earlier… Definately a weekend job – although depending on the weather and the type of concrete you use, it would only take a…[Read more]

Not sure about the fence, but we concealed the side of an old shed by concreting 3 wooden posts (as high as shed) into the ground then screwing lattice into the posts. You could then plant a climbing plant at the bottom to add some colour, but the lattice on it’s own looks quite good.

Originally posted by Derek:

You are only young and have a hefty sized debt (88% LVR) on your hands as it currently stands. I wonder what sort of stress your existing repayments could handle if interest rates were to rise or you started a family or……………..

We have taken these into consideration: Our rate is fixed for 1yr with the option…[Read more]

Originally posted by camder:
I would like to remind those people in Sydney of the Sydney Meeting Group. We are having an informal get-to-gether at Petersham RSL 29th Jan at 4pm and then something more organised on the last Sunday of each month.
All and any are welcome.

Hi Len, Can you let me know what goes on at these type of get-to-gethers?…[Read more]

Originally posted by Terryw:
Did your husband marry you?[blink]

Thanks Terry, fixed ha ha, but you can safely assume he married me

Watch out for those cheap properties returning a high yield. Just because the yield is good doesn’t mean they are a good investment.

Would you mind elaborating on this? What are some of the problems you’ve found…[Read more]