That's an option, but I first want to investigate the option for a +ve geared one. Reason are a) balance the portfolio b) make the bank happy...
All investments come with a risk component and you have to mitigate these as best as you can based on your strengths. As a sane person, I would...
Yes, @euro73 definitely knows his stuff re NRAS, learned a lot from his very detailed and professional posts. Thanks, that's a very solid way for...
Hi all, After growing my portfolio to include 3 capital growth heavy hitters (using a lot of information from the forum… big thank you to you...
I think you can achieve a better rental return then 2-2.5% with a house, but it will probably be lower then a unit
Do you think it's still a viable place for investing in free standing houses? most of the construction is targeted at units
Right, but once a market is rising, prices increase and yields decrease. If we take away the more speculative areas for investment and...
Hi all, As we all know, there are two main financial factors in property: CG and yield. We all care about both of these factors, but I think in...
There will definitely be some properties that will drop 20%-30%, but on average I would be extremely surprised if the Sydney market will correct...
Good post, agree that a rate cut is coming but I think they'll wait a bit longer to see how inflation pans out. My bet is rate cut in Sept.
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1 - Agree, all the lower social economy suburbs that went bonanza in Sydney will take a hit, maybe even down 10% 2 - Crazy prices, but most from...
I still believe Sydney has some growth to it. 2015 Sydney will grow 10-12%, 2016 will start trending lower to around 7%. The time to look for new...
Thanks all for the comments and suggestions. I'd decided this property has too many issues and the expected CG and CF are not worth the hassle so...
The original asking price "baked" in the fact that it can be dual living but after some negotiations we lowered the price to a more decent range...
Yeah, the property is in a good location in general but not really an area where I'd think dual living is sought after Problem is, this house is...
Nah mate, wasn't me that saved you :) Why do you think they would be a problem?
He he, yes that is exactly how it work ;););) But on a more serious note, you are 100% correct, I was just a bit cheeky with that remark.
Look, in general I think APRA has overstepped it's boundaries with all this "macro" prudential tightening controls. What they are doing is more...
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