Hey there, I'm looking at buying my first property/PPOR. After looking at the planning maps I have noticed that this house has the same plan and...
Well no regret, it sold way over our budget. 915k
Just got the contract of sale and the BC/rates quoted by the REA are way off the real numbers... That just settled the discussion. If anyone is...
@Angel this property is rare, there's only so much 4 bedrooms units in inner north. The new build are vastly 1 or 2 bedrooms with sometimes a...
My broker said I would qualify all other criteria. However if we are to move towards rentvesting we won't wait 6 mths just for the LMI. Tired of...
Sorry I meant property manager. I did a new excel file from scratch and yes I get completely different results. I missed the LMI deduction over 5...
Really? I may have made a mistake in my excel file... While rental expense and rental income would be on par, an IP would cost us more because of...
@JackKeily Thanks a lot for your detailed answer, very much appreciated. I'll get onto Margaret Lomas book. Yes we plan onto turning that PPOR...
Yes we have, however we haven't requested an IO loan. I assume once/if we are successful at auction we can then shop around for the best deal?...
Serviceability should be ok. So one can borrow 105% for an IP? So as not to use the cash in the offset? Off to research what you mean by split...
Hi guys, Lots of great advice on this forum. In a couple of weeks I have learned a lot about things I didn't know I didn't know. We are renters,...
Yes both properties are sold by the same owner - deceased estate - and by the same agent. Opens are at the same time. They will auction property...
Thanks @Joynz I checked them out and I like the look of them. Option 1 would be tinting windows if allowed by BC + blinds/curtains for night...
Yes I'm thinking that BC might have rules against it... Better check them carefully!!
Hi Has anyone used window tinting successfully? We're looking at a place that has very large windows facing a communal garden. Other people...
@S.T i wish we could buy them both! :) Although a friend might be interested in buying one so then we'd put an offer for both. I see what you...
Def hoping for some developers wanting to snatch the 400 sqm block...
Properties just have been advertised, yet to have the first open... So very early in the campaign. My plan was to get a B&P inspection done early...
Just got the reports. They give a price range of $430,000 - $560,000. However in their list of latest comparable sale in the area, the cheapest...
Thanks @Terry_w I will contact my broker.
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