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  1. Lindus8383

    Lindus8383 New Member

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    Hi there,
    I’m first time investor with a very small budget of $300k, I have decided on location Kedron, Clayfield or Windsor in Brisbane, either one or two bedroom unit. However the body corporate fees are killing me, some properties are $400 per quarter some are $800.
    How do I calculate what is viable for me? The expenses, For example mortgage is $1500 plus electricity plus body corporate ? Is that all I need to pay monthly? Thank you
     
  2. Codie

    Codie Well-Known Member

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    $400 for body Corp would be considered cheap, $800qtr is reasonable and fairly common in smaller 4-8 unit blocks, some run upto $1500qtr if newer units with pools and lifts (I would personally avoid these)

    You need to factor in contents insurance as only building is covered in body corporate fees
     
  3. Skinman

    Skinman Well-Known Member

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    Don’t forget property management fees if you are using an agent say 7.7% in QLD and rates.
     
  4. BarneyRubble

    BarneyRubble Well-Known Member

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    You don’t pay electricity, your tenant does.

    Normal expenses are:
    - mortgage
    - body corporate (there may also be a sinking fund contribution)
    - agent fees
    - council rates
    - water rates (in Brisbane they are seperate from council rates)
    - smoke alarm service
    - maintenance