Hi Kimmy,

I looked into Bridgetown a couple of weeks ago. They have actually had quite high capital gains recently, and despite mining layoffs in nearby Greenbushes have a tight rental market. I could not see any places that jumped out at me for the 11 sec rule. Prices have been pushed up by the holiday home market I am informed. Greenbushes…[Read more]

Hi All,

I spent a bit of time in Manjimup yesterday (southwest, near the lovely Karri forests). There were five properties that I viewed in less than half an hour that satisfied the 11 second rule.

The only thing that makes me hesitate is that the local economy has been hit very hard by the reduction in allowable native forest harvesting.…[Read more]

Related to the above discussion, could I own a propery in my name, and rent to to my girlfriend (while I co-habit with her in the same property)?

Cheers,

Brad