I am from Melbourne and currently in Queensland for property related business. I have been staying at a relative's place in Bray Park, which is near Warner. The surrounding suburbs of warner, e.g Bray park, Lawnton have lots of housing commission houses and above-average percentage of working class/unemployed people. There's nothing really e…[Read more]

I am not sure if mortgage brokers get better rates! they would however, or should be aware of the best rates out there. But a word of caution, there are other factors to consider in getting the best loan for one’s given situation at the time then just best interest rate – e,g ongoing fees, offset facility, etc.
Also to note that brokers not only…[Read more]

I understand that the Metropole person in sydney works directly with or for Michael yardney. I do not believe it is just a contract agent. While I have also benfited from MY's books, newsletter and seminars but in my mind, it does not necessarily mean that his company's buyer agent service would be the most suitable for one's buying needs at a p…[Read more]

I understand that the Metropole person in sydney works directly with or for Michael yardney. I do not believe it is just a contract agent. While I have also benfited from MY's books, newsletter and seminars but in my mind, it does not necessarily mean that his company's buyer agent service would be the most suitable for one's buying needs at a p…[Read more]

Thanks for your comments. While at the time it seemed a good idea but I realise now that it was not a good move. I have approached the vendor to see if I can get out of one since it was relatively recent. haven't heard back from them yet. I guess at the worst, I will have to try to sell one before settlement. I put it down to a mistake and not a…[Read more]

Hi Allan,Those points that Steve highlighted regarding OS investing are certainly very true and important. It is possible for foreigners to invest in the US, many Japanese do, but it will be best if you had an insider there to guide you through the complexities of regulations and taxation, etc.I am Australian and have owned 6-7 properties in the…[Read more]

I had the lasik correction procedure done on both my eyes around 8 years ago in the USA when I was living there. First of all, the procedure should not be referred to as 'surgery' as there is no surgery involved. I prefer the term eyesight correction. It took a whole 1 minute of sitting in a kind of dentist chair, the laser machine is brought down…[Read more]

thanks for the suggestions that have been put forward so far on my question. I appreciate your comments. As this is a new area of involvement for me, I want to make sure I approach it in the best possible way. Sounds like there are a few different ways of doing such a deal. Paul, I'll try to give you a call on Monday for a chat about the s…[Read more]