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  • Profile photo of BNMBNM
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    February 6, 2010 - 1:53 pm

    Hi there,

    I am intrested in diversifying my investment into regional centres. Wondering if anyone has tips on investing in gladstone?

    Thanks in advance!

    BNM

    mattnz
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    February 7, 2010 - 5:02 am

    I would love to hear any also. I plan for my next purchase to be there.

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    April 13, 2010 - 11:47 am

    Hi,
    Me too.  I'd love to know what are the best areas/best new estates.

    mattnz
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    April 13, 2010 - 3:48 pm

    I have just purchased a house in South Gladstone on an 868 sqm corner block, zoned high density residential. Looking at eventually (when I have enough capital behind me) moving the house to another property and putting 6 units up.

    Gladstone is my number one pick in Australia for capital growth, given the huge investments going on there in the next few years (approx $40 billion) and an estimated required workforce of an extra 10,000 jobs over the next 4 years during the construction phase (in a city of only 40,000).

    I see it as the next Port Hedland (where prices are $1M+) and that huge capital growth is assured in the next 5 years.

    One thing to watch out for though is termites, (totally foreign to me being from NZ). Talking with the building inspector, he advised that they would find termite activity in 2 out of 3 houses in Gladstone. Definitely get an inspection done and make sure that you have appropriate chemical barrier protection in place to avoid issues in the future.

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    April 14, 2010 - 7:29 am

    When I was shouting Gladstone 2 years ago several of my clients did jump in and secure property all between $100k and $130k for 2 bedroom units. I havent seen any cashflow positive there for sometime, but its always nice that my clients have all experienced $100k plus cap gains profit from each of these deals.

    As the new estates are all filling up, there may now be a few bargains as that market has been quiet for a while. Good Luck everyone. Happy Hunting

    DD

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    August 2, 2010 - 7:42 am

    Hey guys, here's a good solid article about Gladstone I thought might help you…

    http://www.sahben.com.au/files/Gladstone_Article.pdf

    Cheers
    Rob

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    August 2, 2010 - 10:18 am

    Thanx for that Rob,

    but the link is telling me that access is denied

    cheers

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    August 2, 2010 - 10:45 am

    try this

    http://www.sahben.com.au/files/gladstone_article.pdf

    Profile photo of InvestwellInvestwell
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    August 7, 2011 - 10:40 am

    Here are some great articles and videos on the Gladstone Investment Market and the area in general.

    http://www.investmenthotspots.com.au

    Click on Queensland then Gladstone…

    Good Luck

    Investwell

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