Another vote for Terri Sheer, I did a fair amount of research before taking out landlord insurance, and I couldn’t find more comprehensive cover, not too expensive either. Fortunately I have never had to claim, so can’t comment on that side of it. I’m sure there will be someone on here has.

igino wrote:
I just want to get general consensus on Point Cook, I am looking to buy another investment property around Innisfail Estate. around Astley Cresent. What is the vacancy rate at the moment? How expensive is the area? Is it worth it to go there now or has the boat sailed away? What is the demography? (tenants or owner occupier?)

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poida5 wrote:
pluto123Thanks for the info about needing a flat floor to lay masonite.  I have found a product at bunnings that is thicker (may add some warmth) and is also tounge and groove so may help to even the floor out.http://www.thelaminexgroup.com.au/downloads/trade_essentials/TradeGuide_Part_Flooring.pdfI know that this is going to cost…[Read more]

It definitely has been a tough time for commercial property, with plenty of empty places & turnover, but things appear to be picking up again.

I also agree and would be reviewing your agent. Look at similar properties in the area that have been leased recently, and find out which agents leased them. Before signing up another agent, I would be…[Read more]

My advice would be to get into the market as soon as you can.

That is exactly what I did a few years ago, while saving my deposit, I realised I can’t save at a rate quicker than the rate at which house prices were going up in the area I was looking at. So as soon as I had enough deposit (and the right property came up), I bought my house and…[Read more]