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  • Profile photo of bek_leighbek_leigh
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    We’re looking at buying our first investment property and thought that looking for one that has gone into foreclosure in Sydney would be good idea. Any thoughts on this?
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    Profile photo of The ContrarianThe Contrarian
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    I have looked at some statistics from the ABS.
    Basically it indicated that judging by past performance from 1976… we have a few years before things will pick up in Sydney.
    The last cycles were 7 years & 11 years… We are now 2 years since the last peak and counting. Having said that, it’s always good to note that these are general figures. I’ve seen 25% cap growth on property bought this year where statistically the growth has been around 4% for that city for the year.

    Given affordability also… I can’t see general Sydney prices moving anytime soon. Personally I would rent cheap in Sydney and invest elsewhere (PS. I’ve had a great year) Earn Sydney dollars and invest outside the city. If you do have a great deposit (ie. over 20%)… then for sydney I would start small. You could easily pick up a studio for around $180K and rent furnished for $290pw.

    “There is nothing scarier than ignorance in action”

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