Hi all saw a worrying article in CQ News today. The council in Emerald has voted to hit investors with a 20% increase in residential rates over owner occupiers. Is this illegal? Do other councils do this? Interested to hear thoughts on this?

http://www.cqnews.com.au/story/2012/09/05/council-turning-coal-into-coin

As an investor this will affect my…[Read more]

Hi fingers crossed. My email address is simonmanda@dodo.com.au can you also send me the report please.

The post was in relation to the Blackwater ULDA land moxi10 and sporty1 were asking about.

Check real estate.com.au and reference 2000006466. There are three lots all around 3 hectares. Auction date on fri dec 9th at 10.30am.

Hi fingerscrossed.I would recommend you do some research by looking at Surat Basin on google…I am willing to recommend some areas and share some research but I would want something for the time I have put in to it.. As you know I am a buyers advocate so all these things cost money..If keen email me on simon@swiftpropertysolutions.com.au and we…[Read more]

Hi guysInteresting forum…Don, are you interested in holding back some of the purchase price as vendor finance… I am interested in the property but would need some vendor finance in it… Maybe send me an email to simon@swiftpropertysolutions.com.au if you are interested…To all the other readers, our company also offers a buyers advocacy…[Read more]

Hi depends on what you are looking for. If it is positive cash flow property than I can recommend you look into the Bowen Basin where you can still get 10% plus yields. If you want both positive cash flow and capital gain than the Surat Basin is worth looking into as well If you are interested in locating a cashflow property and are willing…[Read more]

McHutton Welcome aboard. I started this journey a number of years ago and are pleased to be able to say I now work part time due to exactly what you are looking for, that is a passive income through real estate property.I would love to work with you on your journey and help you get started. It may be closer than you think and you…[Read more]

Hi to all… I am also a buyers advocate and hope to give you some unbiased information. Cashflow Capital are a reputable company that locate positive cashflow property across Australia. They charge a fee of 2.2% of the purchase price negotiated. Our company also does similar and charges a flat fee which is quite competitive. The…[Read more]

Hi to all on this forum. I am also a buyers advocate and hope to give you some unbiased information. Cashflow Capital are a reputable company that locate positive cashflow property across Australia. They charge a fee of 2.2% of the purchase price negotiated. Our company also does similar and charges a flat fee which is quite…[Read more]

Hi to all forum readers I am also a buyers advocate and hope to give you some unbiased information. Cashflow Capital are a reputable company that locate positive cashflow property across Australia. They charge a fee of 2.2% of the purchase price negotiated. Our company, Swift Property Solutions also does similar and charges a flat…[Read more]

Hi KazimackI am also a buyers advocate and hope to give you some unbiased information. Cashflow Capital are a reputable company that locate positive cashflow property across Australia. They charge a fee of 2.2% of the purchase price negotiated.Our company also does similar and charges a flat fee which is quite competitive. The difference you will…[Read more]

Hi guysI have been looking and buying as a buyers agent for clients in the Dysart and Moranbah area for quite a while. Interesting news today though which I though was important to share with all who are reading.I recently purchased a property in Dysart for investment and was looking forward to the positive cash flow. UNTIL….. Commonwealth Bank…[Read more]

Hi all in the forum.

Some thoughts on buyers agents. I am one myself and agree that some agents over charge for what they offer.

Also be very wary of agents that are selling properties direct as they are probably getting a double commission.

For our company we charge $3300 including GST and that covers everything from finding a property,…[Read more]

Hi I am also a buyers agent in South Australia.Specialty is positive cash flow, but can do all properties.Please email to simon@swiftpropertysolutions.com.au and I will send some information.Would love to catch up for a coffee.CheersSimon Swift0423 052 513

Hi BoogsIf you are interested in Adelaide, we are a buyers agency working from Adelaide. If you would like more information please email to simon@swiftpropertysolutions.com.au and I will send you some more information to assist you.RegardsSimon SwiftSwift Property Solutions 

Hi Marc

as promised by email here is my forum reply.

Rural areas are only as good as the tenants and the industries in the town.

You really need to talk to an agent that is local to find out what true vacancy rates are and real rental demand. I often ask for rental lists and leases (with no names, just properties and prices) to be sent to me…[Read more]

Hi

there are always opportunities to find positive cash flow property. If you are looking for simple cash flow opportunities you will need to look outside Sydney.

I would suggest you look at key towns throughout NSW that have large stable populations. YOu may also want to look interstate. Depends on your budget and risk factors.

Hi Cathy

Firstly there are properties in WA that are returning 8-10% and are very good investments with prices from 50K to 400K.

and finally to invest in your own state or another does not matter when you are investing, sometimes to be further away from the property can take the emotions out of it.

Simon

Hi

My opinion is to look at why you are investing in the first place. If your aim is cash flow and you dont mind not getting capital growth then regional areas are great in that they will either cover your costs or cover them and give you some left over,or positive cash flow.

I have properties from 1000 people towns up to 10,000 and have had…[Read more]