Thanks for your help guys.I knew I needed to get professional advice with these figures, but thought there might be a 'standard' figure to help crunch the numbers quickly initially.I have a good accountant and am in the midst of choosing a mortgage broker – I see that Choice Home Loans seem to be a popular choice?  Any suggestions or…[Read more]

Hi HawesI too am interested in investing in Panama.  Have quoted Chief Wigams reply as I have the same questions.Cheers

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Hi Hawes,I would like to take up your offer of understanding the property market in Panama.I know about the planned expansion of the canal as one good reason to invest there.With the high AUD:USD rate, it is…[Read more]

HiMy query is – how do you purchase property overseas when you don't have the opportunity to either check out the properties first hand or even know what areas are good to purchase in?  ie high growth areas etc.I am keen to purchase OS but am hesitant …….

HII saw in the latest issue of API an advertisement for "The Village Coconut Island – Phuket Thailand".  Guaranteed rental returns of 7% over 4 years and capital gains of up to 15% per year.Can anyone give me a heads-up on this?  Anyone with any experience in buying in Thailand – if you could lend a hand I would appreciate it.Being a novice i…[Read more]

Hi I too am keen to invest in property in France or Italy.  My dream is to actually live over there part of the year each year and then let it out as a holiday rental in their high season.My accountant has property in Italy and I will be discussing this in the new year with him.  Let me know what else you find out.I agree you can get good p…[Read more]