Hi Sam, As I mentioned I am not really a big fan of one bedrooms, however I personally would look at a smaller block as they tend to – not always  – have a smaller B.C. and I feel a better chance at resale, if you were to sell to an owner occupier I feel they would prefer a smaller block. As for O.T.P. verse second hand, I am a believer in second…[Read more]

Adrian,  Studio apartments in my neck of the woods generally come under the holiday let which  – for me anyway – is a good enough reason to give a wide berth, however the headache you will have to go through to even try and  get the money for a studio is a another very good reason to keep away. The resale factor down the road when (if you ever do…[Read more]

julee.d wrote:
I'm often told that investing in property is a risky business, usually by people who have never owned a property.

ahhh, how true and also family members, who may or may not be just a tad jealous.

Terry is absolutlely right, I tend to direct my clients away from them. Particulalrly in my neck of the woods, very hard to sell and if you are looking at a big block, my experience has shown me there are generally a lot on the market at the same time. But if you are going to get the 50sqm or under you would be well advised to get a one bedroom,…[Read more]

you really need to state the area you are looking at, my suggestion is have a look at some of the investor magazines, plenty of BA advertise in those. Although not a specific recommendation, a good start.

Thanks Jas,Small operation and low overheads keeps me floating and i do have a lot of return clients which hepls immensely. By all means give me a call if only for some guidance.Keiko,it's amazing how right you are, I have slow periods when you can't give a property away, then one goes and itseems to go crazy again. Lets hope we catch up on the…[Read more]

[Hi John, 'not always as cut and dry as flick and make some quick bucks. You need to go into that totally aware of costs etc. if you don't flick them quickly holding costs could easily eat any all or more of the profits to be made. Buyers are not always that easy to find. Don't wish to be negative but I have seen some disasters occur from people…[Read more]

Hey Jas, Staying positive is definately the right way to go. I like your thinking!! lol.Thanks for your input.

Hi Sara and Singer,Thanks for the replies. As the main jist of the topic was the effect of media, it just shows two very different views. Both of you have also made excellent comments on the state of affairs in RE. Although i would like to point out to Singer, it is not only RE agents  that have opinons leaning towards the beating up of facts by…[Read more]

dbt,while your right, the first home owner grant has kept that market bouyant, I would not say it has really forced prices up too much. There are still plenty of Developers and vendors looking to sell. Doom and Gloom isn't always a bad time to buy either. Make offers, they can only say no – and heres a tip, even if the salepeople tell you the…[Read more]

oh , okay it does it automatically, boy is my face red. lol. if you only knew how long is was trying to find out how to do it.

Thanks richard.Okay I give up… I have tried to make my signature "live"with my web addrsss and email address but see how to do it. Can some one lend a helping hand.The website is basically for information, no bells and whistles i am afraid, but have a look. I will be adding a half dozen more proeprties tonight and tomorrow.Thanks in advance for…[Read more]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, sorry to take so long to reply, but I have been away for easter and my wife bans me from anything more than checking work emails when with the family. I will get  my signature sorted out today and look forward to joining the community and hopefully being of some help to the folks on here.RegardsTony