Here is a quick reply – You need to consider the Subdivision costs (if a plan has been done) who did it? – Building costs plus costs of subdividing – Sewer, water, power, gas connections – council contributions, Surveyor and registration costs – driveway and fencing – just some of the things to consider

Go and speak to the duty planner at council

I would start by going to council and speaking to a town planner – find out what the zoning is – can you build 1, 2 or more houses on the lot – once you do that then you can get an idea of what type of project you can do and start to work some numbers – you will need to do a site assessment and anaylsis – then a contour survey or take levels…[Read more]

Which State or city are you looking at?

I would be engaging a Surveyor ASAPCheers

Hanh Tong wrote:
I would like to buy the development sites with DA: duplex, triplex or townhouses. Please send me to my email: [email protected] Thank you! Best regards, Hannah

What area's are you looking at?

Scott No Mates wrote:
An advisor 'should' be impartial & paid on 'fee for service' not be recommending investment strategies based on them 'flipping' their own properties, in which case they should be declaring an agent's interest in the properties being sold.

I totally agree Scott – You would like to think most advisers are impartial  or that…[Read more]

Aviator77 wrote:
Josh,I have been told rental prices are starting to grow already after speaking with some local estate agents. Geting $1300 for 3 bedroom units/houses and $1600 for 4 bedrooms right now (not rented out to BMA) and the BMA strike discussions with the unions are still not resolved? With the market demand slightly down now due to…[Read more]

Sam here is the link to a guy looking for info on lease options https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/property-investing/creative-investing/4344884?#comment-265465cheers

KeyStrategies wrote:
Hi BattsHere is the link to someone sellig a Rick Otten homestudy course – he does lease options wraps etc not sure if that is what you are looking forcheers

https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/community/buy-swap-sell/4344869

Hi BattsHere is the link to someone sellig a Rick Otten homestudy course – he does lease options wraps etc not sure if that is what you are looking forcheers

Hello ForumActually rereading the article and speaking to an Investor for Townsville – I realised that its $30K commssion to the Advisor – he tells me that some Property Marketing Companies are paying that amount of commission – so it makes me wonder how much more is actually built into these dealsAnyway Buyer Beware – Cheers

Oh and I forgot to mention Marty Alyes is the Adeliade subdivision specialist – he spoke at the Mega Conference – as did I on Subdivisions but I am NSW basedCheersMichael

Hello BattsI have actually purchased Zaffers home study and attended his 2 day workshop a couple of years ago and I found that pretty good value for the information provided, I think it cost around $497 – and yes it was a sell to a mentoring course from $5K of up to $25K depending on level of support which I declined to take up – I have seen Mark…[Read more]

James Wood wrote:
Hi guys. I just purchased a property with sewerage running from front to back fence in the back yard and I purchased it with the view of building a granny flat. It is in the black town council region. I am 1 week from exchanging and wanted to know if this could potentially stop me from building a granny flat there or if worst…[Read more]

Ashley I have to say you know your stuff and based on this and various other posts I have seen you are extremely generous with your information – Thanks for your contribution to the forum – shame your in Melbourne or I would be using your services.Cheers

alfrescodining wrote:
Hi everyone.Can anyone recommend a good builder who operates in Sydney (preferably southern Sydney) with a good track record in building townhouses?Thanks

I have dealt with a few over the years – Speak to Zoran from CSB Homes to start – tell him Michael referred youSend me a PM if you want more infoCheers

alfrescodining wrote:
i'm in SydneyI need it to lodge a townhouse DA.

I can recommend Steve Sampson from Burton & Field – I have used him for my projects in Sydney but that was a while ago not sure of current costs – As for your quotes they appear to be good value as I have paid between $2 and $3K but for full service contours, peg outs, Linen…[Read more]

HAve you considered doing Steve McKnights Property Apprenticeship Course – That might be a good place to start – I have been investing in property for 30 years now and I have found a few things in it that have assisted me – its a nice community to learn in – Failing that google property meetings and start attending regular monthly meetings there…[Read more]

jmsrachel wrote:
Has any one ever used Loan market as there broker and if so were you happy with there service?Regards Joe

Loan Market is the Loans part of Ray White Real Estate – I have spoken to a couple of their Brokers and I am yet to find one I would do business with.