Doncaster, about 15 KM east of Melbourne.

Hi all.
I’ve got a 2004 BA MK11 Falcon SE ute with carryboy canopy on the back. Best thing is that it is a dedicated gas engine (no petrol), and is unbelievably cheap to run. I love my ute.
The wife has a 99 Kia Carnival. Great car for holidays, more room than any 4WD.

Dont huge amounts of money have to be spent to maintain, replace and/or ultimately remove underground tanks and replace soil?
You should check this first.Good luck.

Hi Yasmina,
I used for a property purchase a lawyer called Elzabeth Taylor, who runs her own practice from Burleigh Heads.
Don’t let the Hollywood type name put you off. She is very down to earth, honest etc. I was very happy with her services.

Flats or houses. Toss a coin. With flats less maintenence issues, easier to buy into and higher return generally. With houses, more flexibility to renovate/develop etc and there are only so many houseblocks in desirable locations so potentially higher growth. Flats are probably better suited to less experienced investors, although individual…[Read more]

If we purchase anywhere today we will be unlikely to see any price growth for some time, especially properties with very low rental yields.

1. am now 39.
2. will never retire, but will work at my own pace.I heard early retirement is a killer.
3. Financially free now.

LifeX, I agree with you 100 percent.I have properties there in traralgon and I am holding on to them long term. They have been very good to me over the years, showing very high return and almost zero vacancies.
For an area so close to melbourne, about one hour to eastern suburbs, with such infrustructure etc, I believe it still offers great value.…[Read more]