Hi MikeMany thanks for the  property reports. Very rapid delivery and comprehensive data. Have had some computer dramas…hence the delay in replying.Cheers

Hi thereI recently looked into this myself and it all seemed very attractive. Great returns (I think it was 8%) and guarenteed rental. Plus, the popoulation is aging and therefore there will always be a market . However, I found out that many banks will not use this in future to lend on. So whilst very cheap and secure, any money is effectively…[Read more]

Hi thereI am myself looking to invest in the western suburbs of Victoria as my 1st IP. I think prices are reasonable enough so that morgage repayments are not too stressful which is pretty important. Whilst I could probably stretch myself and obtain a loan for a property worth $300K, if I can get a property for $150K which provides a reasonable…[Read more]

Thanks for your thoughts Mark, I will check out Ballarat. Looking at the long term growth in the area with the new Deer Park Bypass and Melton being part of the 30 year extension plan. Always good to have feedback…..

Hi ElkaWe got some off cut granite made into bread-boards last year (for a wedding present) – the place was in Bendigo somewhere; not sure of the name of it as they delivered it and we found it in yellow pages. We live 1/2 way between melbourne and bendigo so dont know if they deliver to melbourne but worth looking up in yellow pagesGoodluckGen

Hi TimYeah, I ordered the 10 Victorian Hotspots current as aof Dec 2006 (got an email version about 3 weeks ago). I found the information well researched and thorough with helpful all round tips in investment properties. I had an area in mind for an IP, but unfortunately this was not one of the 10 listed – and you cannot find out the 10 areas…[Read more]