not that it is anything relevant, but I grew up in Chapel Hill and went to Indooroopilly state and high schools, back in the seventies. My father worked at Channel Seven and Channel Nine on Mount Cootha as news editor, Then I moved overseas for 26 years. I have extremely fond memories of that area, riding our bikes to greenhill reservoir, vividly…[Read more]

Hi Shane,is this a new unit or is it already completed and they are just developing two more units? If it is new as i think it is, are you sure there is  no mention in the contract and special conditions, perhaps even in the body corporate breakdown  (if it hasn't been set up already, the contract usually has  a large section for this, in QLD an…[Read more]

In QLD you will have to have the disclosure statement attached to the contract so it really shouldn't be a drama for the agent. They should have a copy of it when they list the property – but not always. Minutes generally need to be requested. A good sign of management is if they have a set – which of course they should, especially on site…[Read more]

I think you should message Richard, the finance broker who is on here quite a bit. User name Qlds007 – I think. He seems to be pretty well up on the ins and outs of doing exactly what you have mentioned. He seems to give sound advice and has a lot of trust from the members on here.

thanks for the post Michael.

Blue grass, I am not sure if I am understanding your request, are you meaning you want corporate tenants or a corporate company that leases to tenants. but i might know of someone. I have sent you a private message regarding something else, we can discuss both when you reply.

mate if they are selling four to five a week they would be making a lot more than fifty Kay. I doubt whether there are too many agents selling that many at anytime of the market.. I think some exaggerating is at hand here.  Of course i only know my market, maybe interstate it could be different , but four to five a week, every week, I would doubt…[Read more]

Calvinci and Karen,The rule of thumb is the old 80/20 rule. 20% of the agents ,make 80% of the money. It's not easy, you quite possibly wont see any income for the first three months, and then when you do you have to pay back the retainer. Realistically most agents would struggle to make the 30k a year (not that they would admit it, business is…[Read more]

D.Fair enough, like I said, interested to get your reasoning.

depends on the solicitors involved, some prefer to end the contract and draw up new ones, others that will work together – not always an easy thing to find – can just make the required changes.

I agree with Richard on the cooling off period, you will lose a few bucks, however if you have also left the building and pest inspection part of the contract  – fourth one down on page 6 of the the contract if a unit, page four if a house – or you haven't inserted a special condition clause regarding B&P inspections then not much you can do…[Read more]

Why Robina?? Would like to hear your reasoning for that particular suburb. Southport , I can understand to a certain degree, but Robina always leaves me a little stumped as to why people buy there. That is not to say it isn't worth a look, just would like to know what made you come to that conclusion..

I tend to agree with Bluegrass, generally speaking you have guaranteed rent built into price. Check wth a few local agents as to whether they agree with the rental forecasts.

Hi Chris,I have been selling investment properties on the Gold Coast for over ten years now, so i am possibly a wee bit one sided on the Coast and I fully believe the Coast will see excellent gains in the future, in fact some parts have seen growth during the last 18 months regardless of what you may read about.If would like me to contact you to…[Read more]

I am in the Brisbane area, but own property in Auckland.

Hi Pvrpunnad,I may be able to help with the Brisbane area, and that is the price range i tend to specialise in. Please email me if you would like me to contact you.

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HAve a look in API magazine, plenty in there and one – who I cant remember – has the REIQ buyers agent of the year banner.

Shubh,You must have had some real dud agents in your time. I have read three posts by you all alluding to Real Estate Agents not doing this and not doing that,  generally being dodgy.Let me assure the world, we are not all incompetents and lets be realistic, every walk of life has their  shonks. Some cynics might even say you are just posting to g…[Read more]

As i deal only with investment property and not end users I can tell you most definitely 10 – 15 dollars a week extra. Some tenants already in  place may prefer to live as is and not increase rent, but absolutely put in between tenants if that is the case. In a townhouse situation maybe even an upstairs in main bedroom and downstairs in living…[Read more]