Yeh richard, we lived there for a little while 6 years ago so hopefully we know the area well enough to avoid the undesirable parts!

We were most likely going to use a buyers agent since we will be long distance buyer – can anyone recommend a reputable BA in Brisbane?

Thanks,
K

Hi richard, we’re thinking of around the Keperra/everton park area which is quite affordable- my parents are in Mitchelton. Just a quick look on realestate.com there are quite a few suitable properties.
What details in particular would help to make a more accurate assessment?

K

thanks for your input guys! Its given me the drive to contact the mortgage broker tomorrow!

Our borrowing capacity was calculated to be appx $480K on just an online bank calculator so i’d need to confirm this with the broker. The previous purchases have given me confidence that we can manage high LVRs particularly with secure jobs and i’m…[Read more]

Hi Richard, i just realised that i had my figures wrong and the property was actually valued at $350,000 (damn those overly conservative valuations!!) and the LOC was to be increased to 90% LVR. I guess this is what makes the LMI un-capitalisable??So I'm now thinking of putting less of my own cash down on the second mortagage and just pay the…[Read more]

Thanks Richard, I'll look into it further. So should i try and avoid the other option she's suggesting with the existing loan?

Just spoke to the Mortgage broker and she said that its common for them not to allow this with LOCs -we are with newcastle permanent. Should we go ahead and increase the existing loan? she assures me that they will still be kept separate and that only if i didnt increase the loan, that it would be cross collateralised…. I'm so confused!

Hi L.A, The loan is a full doc loan and we are looking at increasing the loan to 90% LVR. Do you think we should try another lender?

Thanks Sue, would the conveyancer that carried out the settlement be able to help me out with that or would it have to be a solicitor? Mattnz, the issue is actually the documented address because the insurer didn't accept comparible sales figures for a unit in the same position as mine on the main road (one level above our unit) because they were…[Read more]

Thanks a lot for that link scott no mates! That will be a great help.Cheers, KRH

Hi Natalie, yeah i think i'd definitely need to go for one with a car space. Thanks for your input, it all helps get everything into perspective! I'm just worried about the high strata fees for these apartments but i guess if the rental income is high enough, it will cover the strata fees and hopefully still present good cashflow.

I finally went for a drive around the parramatta area today – i was quite surprised actually! Only stumbled upon a few dodgy streets but there were some nice wide tree lined streets. Leaning towards buying a house or townhouse though – seems to be a lot of units so not much scarcity –  Any opinions?

I have never been to Parramatta but i'm starting to seriously look into purchasing a property there – purely based on the figures and future potential. Does anyone know which are the better streets/areas and which ones to steer clear off?? What is the crime rate like around these suburbs these days?Cheers, K 

Hi Vinod, i'm not an expert but when i saw my accountant about purchasing my second IP, he informed me that the LMI can attract a tax benefit but over a certain time period. i think he called it annualised?? i haven't got all the terms down yet!

How did you go with the buyer's agent Mark? I'm looking at using Liz at the Hot Property Specialists, as recommended by another forum member. I haven't registered with them yet but i have been happy so far with Liz's prompt replies to my frequent pesky property enquiries!

I lived in Mitchelton with my parents for a few years while at uni. Not much of a 'village' vibe yet but it definetly has potential. close to train lline and brookside shopping centre, blackwood st is the main cafe strip (only 1-2 cafes though). a lot of land is being released on the west side at the base of the hill – my parents have just sold…[Read more]

Hi Richard, just wondering were they units you purchased in Bowen hills and Albion?

I was thinking along those lines too for our next IP- anyone have suggestions on the up and coming suburbs and for potential +CF?Kyla

Thought so, thanks guys!

ok i understand. Yet another pearl of wisdom! cheers!

Ok so because you didnt use a separate LOC to buy the shares which were then shifted to super, the whole LOC amount (400K) was classified as a private (non deductible) debt?? That sucks!