I would have jumped over to ANZ so that CBA did not get there way – CBA are only good for one thing and that is to hold onto your cash and thats all they do for me, they get none of my main business

Thanks Richard & Jamie.can a fixed loan inhance my borrowing capacity?Cheers 

christianb wrote:
Again, these costs vary a lot from "off the shelf" or volume builders at $1,000/m2 or so, to custom built houses and townhouses at around $1,500/m2, and then more sophisticated buildings in the $2,000 – $5,000 range.

Thanks, similer figures up here in QLD, My main aim was to check the 4 to 5 story prices to see if they were…[Read more]

Jins13 wrote:
Well obviously you didnt read my comments properly, as I said nil effort on a silver plater. If you did the due research and worked with someone to get the desirable outcome than thats fine it is a win win situation. My comments did not imply when you have actively worked at it. Many of your posts these days has been taking more…[Read more]

Jins13 wrote:
I disagree with this post because I think the thrill of putting in the hardwork, due research and networking with people makes the experience rewarding. If someone gave me something on a silver plater and said here you go, with nil effort on my part it leaves a sour taste for me. I think Richard and Jamie who I consider are…[Read more]

mattnz wrote:
If you had the right job at a major mining company. you could make a killing. Buy when you know things are going to happen and sell before staff layoffs. No insider trading rules in the property market.

Exactly what I have been thinking

Qlds007 wrote:
Agree with Jamie you would have ever Buyers Agent or unlicensed investor posting all sorts of things here and as advertising is not permitted not convinced you would attract what you are really looking for.Many of us come across deals almost every week that for some reason we dont want to do (had one across my desk only today) but…[Read more]

christianb wrote:
Keiko,Average m2 cost for this type of construction varies according to all sorts of inputs, however, expect to pay between $1,500 and $2,000 per m2 at the lower end. Because these costs are so significant it's important to get the planning and unit yields right. Look to make the dwellings feel spacious without having too much…[Read more]

I have a few questions regarding Mackay, Emerald, Moranbah, Blackwater and AlphaI will start with Mackay 1. Can you see Mackay continuing for a further 10 years with solid growth?2. Could it collapse and why?Emerald1. can you see Emerald continuing for a further 10 years with solid growth?2. could it collapse and why?Moranbah1. Can you see…[Read more]

moxi10 wrote:

Von Krumm wrote:
Mining towns… $$$But be carefull, one person says something, does another…

TRADEEBA wrote:
Unlike Gladstone, Chinchilla market is still warming up and the ship hasnt sailed yet. 

Wrong!Aparently Chinchilla's ship has already sailed… 8 rears ago!…[Read more]

I think I'm ready for the pub, just spent alday reading all 10 pages and the links supplied as well as several hours last night. I'm a slow reader.Thanks Josh and everyone else I'le continue to read on as posts are pasted up.What are peoples thoughts on Alpha?

Thanks everyone for your posts.I have a question regarding Moranbah, I have noticed property prices have gone from around $400,000 in early 2011 to $600,000-$700,000 nowAnd rents were advertised for about $1200 per week now there is a lot at around $2,000Whats happened??? less than 12 months and it jumped a fair chunk, are these figures correct or…[Read more]

TRADEEBA wrote:
I am going up to Chinchilla in south west QLD next week for a look around next week. Billions in the pipeline, looks good. Prices have increased dramatically over the past couple of years though you can still buy older homes under 300k. Unlike Gladstone, Chinchilla market is still warming up and the ship hasnt sailed y…[Read more]

cool thanks

ha what a crock, Aucklands rental prices actually went threw the roof over the last couple of years and even if they were to drop a bit I don't think it will effect to many people who own property in Auckland. A crapy 3 bedroom which you would have paid around $350 for 2 or 3 years back is now renting around $550 per week, (I'm talking about the…[Read more]

Bonham wrote:
Depends.  I have a holiday rental property, of which none of the common insurance companies can fulfill.  If this is the case, you will need to go with an insurance broker, as your public liability, damage and risk of theft is much higher.My annual premium for a 12 month holiday let property is $375.00 which includes $20M public l…[Read more]

on average it looks like 6%

I would find another sparky, he's the type I don't like to deal with, he could be fresh out on his own and hes not confident enough to quote and his hourly rate sounds high but then maybe the area you are in may be charging this amount.I just paid $100 per hour for a gas fitter, my eyes almost popped out of my head, but for what I was trying to…[Read more]

Jins13 wrote:
I disagree with your statement about the "rich will always get richer and nothing will change there" I know many people who have become rich because of hard work and doing the appropriate research. Some rich people who have inherited the money, do not have the education or the knowlege to optimise their returns. Sure times are…[Read more]

The rich will always get richer, nothing will change there. It shows that people that have posted above live in detached houses over apartments,I would be thinking that the majority of the people that are growing up today will live in a house and they will continue to do so but maybe as the years go by, more people will move into apartments and…[Read more]