I bought an IP (unit) in Southport (Gold Coast) a year ago. It’s a 4 year old, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 balcony and 2 garage space unit. Neither bathroom has a bathtub. Only showers. No problems with tenants. Tenants are on a waiting list for units in our block!
It’s not negativity. It’s reality. Don’t fool yourselves with theories about an eternal property boom.
This cannot go on! What on Earth justifies this price boom that we have experienced in last 5 years?
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Brisbane and Gold Coast prices still have a long way to grow before they reach the low yields of Sydney properties.
What I’m trying to say is that for example, my unit in Sydney is achieving around 4.1% return and house in Sydney 3.3%, while my unit in Southport(QLD) is returning 6% per year.
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Excusae my choice of words, but don’t be silly!
There is nothing for free in this world!
I recently bought a unit in Southport for $192K, which was purchased for $210K four years ago the same way you have just described.
Four years ago the unit was actually worth under $150K.
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Just to let you know that I have recently purchased a unit in Southport (Gold Coast), and am verrrrry happy with the purchase.
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Micheal & Kaye / Steve,
Thank you fo replying to my question. Your expert replies have promted some more questions. I actually want to clarify that I understand what you are saying.
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Michael & Kaye, you mentioned PPOR. If I understand correctly, the maximum exemption part on CGT is reached after 6 years of IP ownership? Why does your…[Read more]