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Sorry it took so long too reply but I went through Buyers Advocate on 07 3832 6766. I was happy with the help I got as they did everything for me from finding the place, recommending a solicitor in Brisbane and a condition report when renting it. This area was recommended to me as having good potential for capital growth which was a requirement of mine. I also mentioned Hillcrest to a workmate who is based in Brisbane and he gave me good feedback. There is good freeway access to that area etc. I have looked realestate.com and there are only about 6 properties for sale in Hillcrest and one rental property available. That sounds good to me as that says that people are hanging on to their properties now. The house next door went up for sale and is listed at $179,000 when I bought mine for $165,000 at the end of May.
I agree that near the water is ideal to buy and you probably can’t go wrong but you can also do well in a more suburban area where families want to live. Of course I don’t know what Hillcrest looks like really and I have taken that risk and it seems to be paying off so far.
I hope this helps 111111.

Hi there, I just bought a property in hillcrest – a three bedroom house. I didn’t see it before I bought it and used a buyers agent. Since I have heard good things about the area. There don’t seem to be a lot of properties for sale and not much available for rent – I’m taking that as a good sign. All in all, I am happy with the purchase so far. It was good to afford a house and land seeing as I am from Melb. That was my motivation for buying out of state.