Sounds interesting

Consider your budget, the area which you are purchasing (can you live there for 3  to 5 years). Is your job stable?

A number of real estate agents offer free insurance via RACV until settlement. Good idea to check this out

I have a few friends who live in the above towns and others which have invested. They are happy with their purchases

I have never heard of a refund for LMI.

Depends which state you are in, a number of the grants are converting to stamp duty concessions

check this out

http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/lib/doc/factsheets/fs_fhb1.pdf

Better get in quick as the FHOB grants runs out on the 30th June, a number of real estate agents have free books as well. But if you google RAMS buying a home, their book should come up.

Thats sounds rich, my clients pay between $500 and $700 at the most

I was an estate agent, between 2005 and 2009. You are true, so many came to my opens and commented how agents just ignored them. I made a point of it, to talk to them first and always shanking a woman hand (with the rare exception) Most agent believe the man does the dealing But I have also defend as a number of women just stand back and let the…[Read more]

I heard a similar thing, but havent investigated

Havent seen much movement in Gladstone

It really depends on your tax situation. Best to talk to your accountant.

I use a weekly work plan and stick to it as best as possible Also I spend 10min before end of the day organising the next day

I have done this  many times between 2005 and 2009. Due to changes in the 5 star ratings for new homes (yes moving an old home is seen as a new home) the costs just dont make a good investment anyonePlus you need to be weary of the movers and what they include. A number of them will move the house and place it on milk crates and the rest is up to…[Read more]

I agree with Catalyst

I have been myself. It is a bit rich. $69k Here are the numbersUpfront50% of commission goes to the customer 20% to the franchisor 30% to the franchisee Trail Franchisor takes .05% With lenders cracking down on commission rates, you can't really make money on the upfront. last year BRW posted the average earning of a Refund franchisee @ $47k So it…[Read more]

Thats ok oneworld Let us know what rate you are on and see if the forum can get you the best deal.

There are a number of operators doing so up further north. Might pay to find the developer of these and have a chat

I have purchased a few commercial properties, you are at the mercy of the economyMy belief is with the web building traction the retail space is shrinking. I like the idea of industrial (warehouses) 

I haven't purchased commercial for 2 years now, but I always bought off a guy named George Georgiou. He has over 25yrs exp in commercial property. Don't know where he is now, but know he was bloody good