red123nz wrote:
In regards to using Super/ SMSF to buy property. it is not as straight forward as people would like it to be especially in the residential property side. So Be aware of what your getting into if your going down that path. Commercial property investment in SMSF is more plausible but still have to consider the opportunity cost of…[Read more]

I try keeping up with my 3 boys 5,3 and 2.

I put the toys away at least 10 times a day, and that's after I come home from work lol.  

At least I know if I lost my job I'd be able to pick up employment as a butler somewhere. 

You're onto something Rusty……..Reading the paper and coffee on Sunday is my 'me time' at the…[Read more]

Interesting…..

Whitehaven coal, according to the media, have been increasingly bearish on coal pricing recently, Just goes to show doesn't it Tony what these mining companies say and what they end up doing can be completely the opposite.

Some discussion on once China completes the leadership transition growth may ramp back up to 8% first…[Read more]

Hi Rob,

I'm no expert mate but you are certainly not too old. There's been some great advice on this thread, besides those first time posters advertising their wares lol. 

As already mentioned, educate yourself and develop a strategy that suits your goals then act. There are many fantastic sources of information that are available to you to…[Read more]

Tony….I think this is a timely reminder that this is just part of the commodity cycle. One could be forgiven for accepting the negativity in the market place at the moment. However, just like property investing the best time to invest is at the bottom of the cycle.

These companies are now moving into the next phase of this huge structural…[Read more]

It's an interesting development. 

Over the last couple of days I'm sure I read in the AFR or The Australian mining for uranium was still a long way off but it may promote exploration…….

Thanks Josh,

Always interesting to hear your perspective and I appreciate the answer to my questions. 

You make four valid points that certainly contribute to the environment in the Bowen Basin at present. 

I'd add that there is also a lot of uncertainty in the market place. People are fearful of the outcome in Europe and also the States…[Read more]

Aviator77 wrote:
Yes JT7 in amongst other investments. Still pretty happy with it also but like my privacy, ha ha.

lol………

Yes, pseudonyms' are useful aren't they……….

Hi Josh,

Congratulations on your involvement in an article in the November 2012 edition of 'Your Investment Property' magazine. Well done the article was a great read.

In the scenario you take a 20 something investor and recommend purchasing a 2/1/1 OTP unit in Emerald, Queensland, as part of a long term strategy to make $1 million dollars.…[Read more]

Aviator77 wrote:
Also found this link illustrating approvals within the Alpha region. This is the information that effects the short and long term viability of Emerald QLD as a place to invest. They cant house everyone required for these mines around Alpha within the campsites. Emerald will have at least 15% of these forecast workers living…[Read more]

Aviator77 wrote:
The signs are looking better now out of China and with the share prices from BHP and RIO lifting substantially today, I think we are all optimistic about the potential economic stabilization currently forecast and intern increased spending by the miners in the Australian market. Great outcome for those central QLD mining areas…[Read more]

Hi Dubstep,

Hancocks Alpha Coal Project should start construction early 2013 and most likely start exporting 2015. It should really start ramping up now with the other projects coming on. There's so much talk about what China is doing but i think that India seems to be forgotten about. They are quietly moving in and securing the mines, rail and…[Read more]

Looks like the mine, rail and now port have been secured. 

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/fed-govt-approves-new-abbot-point-terminal/story-fn3dxiwe-1226492717169

Perhaps an ideal time to be considering locking in at an attractive mid term rate 2-3 years. 

Jack 

Coking coal value expected to rise……

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/coking-coal-prices-to-risechina-stimulus-bhp-output-cut/487691/

Perhaps we've hit the bottom and slowly on the way back up……..

http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=coal-australian

This recent lull in commodity prices is all part of the cycle.

There was bound to be a correction from the price heights achieved recently. When prices were high the big players threw money around like it was going out of fashion. Now commodity prices have come down the big companies are starting to tighten their belts and think responsibly about…[Read more]

moxi10 wrote:
I don't hold property there, but if I did I wouldn't sell it. Whyalla's story is not over yet.

I agree Tony I'd just sit and hold. The Whyalla story is certainly not over yet……

JacM wrote:
Ah Sir Richard you see I think differently.  I am a numbers person.  I won't be forfeiting the rent increase and calling that a xmas gift.  A $10 rent rise equates to about $7500k more loan serviceability ($10*52/0.07).  Spanned across 8 tenanancies that's about $60k more cashola I can borrow, just by doing the annual rent increase. …[Read more]

zing_ wrote:
True, so what can a fed government do now to improve our competitiveness since the state coalition governments have all but destroyed the benefit of the MRRT? 

Oh yeah get rid of the MRRT and Carbon tax…… what a coincidence! It's all very political. Just like the announcement by BHP to close Gregory the day before the QLD…[Read more]