Nat

Nat started the topic To undertake underpinning or not to? in the forum General Property 7 years, 9 months ago

Dear those in the know,

I have an older renovated house ( 5 min walk to beach/train) and 15 km from Melbourne cbd.

Small section of the house is 50 degree slope and the rest is ok. Current situation is liveable.

What to do? Spend money on underpinning? Or leave as is, block is 390 m with a view of rebuilding or subdividing land in 7 years…[Read more]

Nat started the topic Is Altona a good residential investment? in the forum Help Needed! 7 years, 9 months ago

Dear all,

I am thinking of investing into a unit or townhouse in Altona.
Is it a wise investment? Or do you think Altona North is a better choice? My budget is around $650K.

thanks

N

Nat replied to the topic Where to invest? Point cook or altona nth? in the forum General Property 9 years, 3 months ago

Hi Ivan
Its For PPOR. I have read alot about Footscray but to live there, I wouldnt consider it for its well known heroin problem.

I work in the city, drive to work, so need to consider traffic and ease of driving to work.

Cheers

N

Nat started the topic Where to invest? Point cook or altona nth? in the forum General Property 9 years, 3 months ago

Where to invest?
Is it better to buy a 3 bed strata unit in altona north or a house in point cook for under $500k?

What are your thoughts?

Cheers
Nat

Nat replied to the topic Setting up SMSF to invest in real estate in the forum Legal & Accounting 9 years, 6 months ago

Thanks Ivan!

Nat started the topic Setting up SMSF to invest in real estate in the forum Legal & Accounting 9 years, 6 months ago

I attended a smsf seminar and the employees recommended having atleast $300k before setting up a smsf to ensure that the management fees dont eode the benefits.

I was wondering if there are individuals that set up smsf with $100k with a view of investing in real estate?

And if they do, is it a matter of finding a cheaper way of setting up and…[Read more]