Maclay Island - Qld
I've been asked for advice by first home owner couple if a house on Maclay Island would be a good option for their first house? They don't seem to mind that they would have to use the ferry every day...
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thanks guys for the advice. I also would steer clear of the island myself. However one argument this young couple have given me is that it is better than living in other cheap areas such as Logan....
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Thank you Mrsdawnrazor, I can see how the property would be cash flow + with a good tenant but you may have to wait for CG. I don't think my friends will mind being that isolated. Anyway you can't tell...
View ArticleThe Renovators
Quote: Originally Posted by Pa1nter (Post 744489) How many houses are they doing? I've never taken any longer than four weeks for any project and I've done some big ones :D well done on your four week...
View ArticlePitched roof v flat roof
I pefer pitched roof but I have one flat roof in Sunnybank hills Qld and it has increased in value at same rate as the pitched roof one in another area, and I haven't had any maintenance issues. The...
View ArticleThe Renovators
Actually I've just got council approval for a house reno in Brisbane - the tenants are moving out for 4 weeks and I have a builder to supervise it. Unfortunately I won't be able to get up there so it...
View Articlecolourbond fence or not?
I've heard colourbond fences are not liked in Brisbane suburbs- however they seem the best for rentals, especially thinking about termite problems with wooden fences. I am doing a reno and need a new...
View Articlecolourbond fence or not?
I was told that woodend slat fencing is cheaper than colourbond. Anyway, its mostly along the front and only a little down the side so I'm paying for it all.
View ArticleEnclosing carport legalities
I bought a house in Brisbane which had a partly enclosed garage made into a bedroom, and opened up to main part of house. I didn't realise at the time it wasn't council approved (and that is something...
View ArticleMelbourne Hot Spots - Outer Melbourne
The problem with newly developed areas are that once new houses come onto the market, your 5 year old homes lose value in short term compared to the newer houses. So keep in mind you may need to keep...
View Articlecolourbond fence or not?
Thanks for the replies guys especially Jane for the photos - I see what you mean. the aluminium fence certainly looks classy. I'll check out the prices.
View Articlecolourbond fence or not?
Quote: Originally Posted by NataleaK (Post 769134) I double what Jane has said. We used to have one of the worst looking houses on the street, it's now one of the best. I'd post photos, but Im lazy....
View Articlecolourbond fence or not?
Wow, that looks great. Such a difference between before and after. thanks for posting.
View Articlecolourbond fence or not?
I want a fence on my rental for some privacy out the front as the house faces a childcare centre and its the only grassed area. ( The back is concrete and a pool. ) The slat aluminium fence looks good...
View Article7 Deadly Sins of Renovating
Very good list. Just I got stuck at number 5 - there is no moving those builders when its a small job and they have over-committed themselves! We have subcontracted the concreter and electrician,...
View ArticleCapital growth
Newbie68 - you will get alot of different opinions on this forum about property cycle ...where it's up to. All I can say is that I have bought at all times throughout property cycle including at peak...
View ArticleAre we on the cusp of an upswing for property?
Quote: Originally Posted by sash (Post 779130) Hi All, After watching the hard economic news - jobs, retails sales, housing start, interest rates, and exhange rates....and also the soft economics news...
View ArticleAre we on the cusp of an upswing for property?
yes, heard it on the news tonight. Very good news if it happens. I think we have a reprieve and the market should pick up as nervous investors return to property.
View ArticleAre we on the cusp of an upswing for property?
Quote: Originally Posted by topcropper (Post 780606) The strength of the aussie dollar is a big reason. There are disease issues regarding importing bananas. So they aren't imported. And banana...
View ArticleWhat property "experts" do you rate?
I need to find a mentor or get some advice as I've now got a reasonable portfolio but can't work out what to do next. I dont want to do a course, I think I'm past all that and have read lots of books....
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