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• Yarrabilba
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  Hi, I have joined a property investment group, and they have recommended buying a block of land out at Yarrabilba (the new Lend Lease master-planned community). I have been looking at blocks of land ... read more

  Where to buy now? , Share your investment story
• Investment unit - 1 or 2 bedrooms?
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  Hi, I've started looking into buying my first investment property (thinking of a Sydney unit, on the train line, with a price range of $200-250k). What's your experience on what gets a better rental ... read more

  Hi Sandy, I have a 2 bedroom apartment and a 1 bedroom apartment. They both cost about the same price. So the one bedroom is in a better area with a great view. The 2 bedroom is in not as good an area ... By Francis(17/05/2013)
  Investment Strategies , How to start investing in property , General investing
• The worst real estate investments.
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  Here are a few things to think about and properties to avoid when you are ready to invest your hard-earned cash equity capital. 1. Anything that doesn’t generate rental income These include second ... read more

• Buyers Agent Brisbane area
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  HI, I have been researching property investing for a few months and now just find myself totally confused as to the right area to buy in for growth a neutral/postive cash flow. I am looking at Nras an ... read more

  I have found over the years that it is all about Focus. Decide on a strategy and stick to it. As soon as you make this decision those kind of deals will just gravitate to you. Don't get distracted by ... By Mandy Carle(17/05/2013)
  Hi Tracey, A visit to the somersoft property forums could be a good place to start, as always with investing it's powerful to know where you are heading and what you want to achieve before you bein ... By Andrew Allen(22/04/2013)
  I believe if you pay for your advice you are in a better position to believe in it. Just like going to the doctors. You may get a second opinion but, you are unlikely to get it from a friend, are you? ... By Mark Coburn(16/04/2013)
  Tracey, if you listen to everyone, you will never buy anything. You need to educate yourself so that you can recognise a good deal when you see it. Establish you own strategy or simply copy someone el ... By Graham(16/04/2013)
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• apartment in brunswick west or student apartments in Carlton
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  looking around to buy an investment property in low 300k...Is bruswick west a good place to buy apartment? or Carlton student apartments? Thanks read more

  Agree with bobby, avoid student or studio style apartments, you may come into difficulties with finance unless you have a BIG deposit. Geoff McKenna Guidance Mortgage Brokers 0405 447 131 By Geoff Mckenna(10/05/2013)
  stay away from student apartments unless what your chasing is a high yield only. They have a limited resale market and that hampers capital growth. brunswick west is ok i guess if your budget only str ... By Bobby(09/05/2013)
• Dockland projects
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  Hi guys, I am planning to add a project in Dockland into my portfolio. What do you guys think? read more

  Pauline, you will find Geoff was being sarcastic By Howard(09/05/2013)
  Hi Geoff, have you done any research as if you had your decision would have to be don't buy. By Pauline (02/05/2013)
  Do you have rocks in your head? If so, buy! By Geoff(30/04/2013)

• Where is the best suburb in Geelong to buy, renovate and sell a unit?
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  Hi, I am currently on maternity leave and my partner and I are looking to purchase a unit to renovate and then sell to generate an income whilst I'm not working. For a quick turnaround we would prefer ... read more

  Where to buy now?
• strata fee apartments vs house & land
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  Hi there we are looking at purchasing our first investment and have been struggling to decide between apartments off the plan that incurr strata fees or house and land packages , does anyone have any ... read more

• Mackay or Gladstone
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  Hi There, First time posting but I do own a couple of investment properties already. Ive been eyeing off the Gladstone & Mackay area for my next purchase and was wanting people's thoughts on th ... read more

  I am reading the comments about Gladstone. Having recently purchased a new property for our SMSF in Gladstone we would like to share our experience. This is not out 1st time investment so we have ... By GDB Neutral bay(24/04/2013)
  Hi Doug, Can you please email me a copy of Gladstone report Many thanks By Michael Crossley(14/04/2013)
  If a higher yield and greater growth is what your property portfolio requires, these 2 areas are worth a definite look. I have been involved in a couple of developments in both Mackay and Gladstone an ... By Peter Chun(05/04/2013)
  Hi Doug I would also like a copy of any recent reports covering Gladstone and surrounds. I am an investor in the Calliope region and have been somewhat affected by the handing back of our property fr ... By Peter(04/04/2013)
  Hi Doug, Can you please email me the latest report on Gladstone. I am looking to invest now. Do you suggest Off the plan 4 bedroom house (which builders have good reputations in the area) or and ... By Tania(03/04/2013)
  Hi Doug, Just wondering if you have an update on how Gladstone is traveling? How is it going compared to the report? By Craigjenko (24/03/2013)
  hi all - well yep i concur with all the above and. Im also looking at COLLINSVILLE atm - inland of BOWEN. GINA REINHART and her indian partners GVK (rail contracts and infrastructure to the ABBOT POI ... By Groover(14/03/2013)
  Hi Amanda and Charlie, apologies for late reply. The new Forum style doesn't notify us any more on replies to posts we make as members. I will email you the report now. I will also add that we s ... By Doug - First Property(05/03/2013)
  Hi Amanda and Charlie, apologies for late reply. The new Forum style doesnt notify us any more on replies to posts we make as members. I will email you the report now. I will also add that we st ... By Doug - First Property(05/03/2013)
  Hi Doug, kindly e mail me the latest report on gladstone. Do you think there is still room for good growth for a house and land package 4x2 of 485,000 in Oasis estate (Kirkwood?) and is 550-650/week ... By Charlie(03/03/2013)
  Hi Doug, kindly e mail me the latest report on gladstone. Do you think there is still room for good growth for a house and land package 4x2 of 485,000 in Oasis estate (Kirkwood?) and is 550-650/week ... By Charlie(03/03/2013)
  Hi Doug, I was wondering if you could also please email me the Gladstone report, as I was tossing up between Gladstone and mackay and I have just bought in Dalby also, hope this was the right choice ... By Amanda(27/02/2013)
  Hi Doug & others. I work in the property/lending industry myself and have been watching Gladstone closely. So closely that I have a contract for a 4 bedroom house on my desk. I havent yet exchanged as ... By OZ Investor(31/08/2012)
  Hi Guys ,both Mackay and Gladstone are still good but if you need mining property report for both towns then ,let me know Cheers By APWPG(29/07/2012)
  Hi newtoitall, Drop me an email and I have a full rental options report that shows which configuration would has the strongest demand and can achieve the best yields for your pending decision. Assu ... By Doug - First Property(06/07/2012)
  Interesting to see the various comments going back a few months now and wonder as to current views. Owning rental investments in South Hedland and Gladstone we have a reasonable view of both. We we ... By Myproperty(12/06/2012)
  Hi, I've just secured a block in Gladstone and have two options - to build a 4 x 2 house and furnish it for a higher rental yield, or to build a 4 bedroom house each with ensuite and rent out room by ... By newtoitall(11/06/2012)
  The important thing to investing in mining areas is that as an investor you are uncovered to the useful resource being mined or processed. We educate our buyers (amongst different points) to look in ... By Bennett(04/06/2012)
  Hi, I thought I would update those interested in the construction projects going on in Gladstone. A recent news article dated 18th May with current updates: http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/st ... By Doug - First Property(21/05/2012)
  Hi all, Another nomination for Gladstone tipped as the country’s number one hotspot for the sixth quarter running by the NAB's Quarterly Australian Residential Property Survey: March 2012. http: ... By Doug - First Property(18/04/2012)
  Hi All, I just thought I would post an update regarding the Qld Building Boost as the general consensus is that Cambell Newman will not extend it past the current deadline. I read that he voted aga ... By Doug - First Property(10/04/2012)
  Hi Craig and Cameron, I have just emailed you a copy of the report. DanLuc, drop me an email an I will forward you the report. doug@firstproperty.com.au Dan, if you email the details of your ... By Doug - First Property(10/04/2012)
  Hi, I think as long as the fundamentals stack up, in any mining or resources-based town, then it is a sound investment. Whilst I don't currently hold property in a resources-driven town (My stra ... By AuPropertySpectator(09/04/2012)
  Hi Doug, My partner and I have moved over from NZ and have been based in Port Hedland for six months now and have seen the effects (limited due to our short time here) that mining booms have on Aus ... By DanLuc(07/04/2012)
  Hi Doug, Could you please send me a copy of your gladstone report too. craigjenko@bigpond.com By Craigjenko(07/04/2012)
  Hi Nick, will email you a copy of our report now mate. Apologies for the delayed reply. One of those busy weeks. Doug. By Doug - First Property(07/04/2012)
  Hi Doug, I was wondering if I would be able to get a copy of your latest Gladstone report - if thats convenient. My email address is nickzarifeh@gmail.com thanks and regards Nick By NickZed(04/04/2012)
  Hi new_investor, Congrats on the investment in this region. Calliope, Tannum Sands, Boyne Island and all the surrounding investment areas are benefiting from the LNG story hitting the area but b ... By Doug - First Property(02/04/2012)
  Hi Doug, could you please send me a report, too? Thanks heaps! Our email is hojnikigre@gmail.com We just signed the contract for the new house&land package in Calliope? What is your opinion about t ... By new_investor(31/03/2012)
  Hi Doug, the report was very good thanks, and is definately an update on my old report which only had 8000 people coming in for construction phase and now this is up to 18,000. Gives me reassurance t ... By camjanice(31/03/2012)
  Hi Janice, I have just emailed you our report. The figures in the report are the most current in the market. The peak construction workforce for Gladstone in current LNG projects alone is 18,00 ... By Doug - First Property(29/03/2012)
  Hi Doug, yes I would love a copy of your Gladstone report. Please forward to camjanice@hotmail.com. Another thing I like about Mackay is that it appears a lot of mining staff are moving into Mackay ... By camjanice(29/03/2012)
  Hi Janice, the Mackay LGA population is 85,000 plus and the price stats provided are median and relate to the full postcode. You have some key points that are important, but maybe your interpretati ... By Doug - First Property(29/03/2012)
  Hi Doug, the stats you show don't seem correct. The city of Mackay has a population of around 85,000+ so I think the stats are just indicative of perhaps Mackay city central? Mackay has not had the ... By camjanice(29/03/2012)
  Take a look back in time? Here is an interesting article by YMM about Gladstone and the LNG storey written back in 2010: http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/article/gladstone-lng-boom-town-79448.aspx ... By Doug - First Property(29/03/2012)
  Hi @Camjanice, Well done on owning property in both locations. ;) According to SQM the Vacancy rate in Gladstone for Feb 2012 is 0.9% compared to 0.6% in Jan 2012. For the same period the Vacanc ... By Doug - First Property(29/03/2012)
  I would go Mackay. Gladstone is more expensive and the vacancy rates have increased lately. Mackay is really tightening with vacancies. My 4 x 2, that is almost complete, is expected to receive $70 ... By camjanice(29/03/2012)
  @Generation M&P, I agree with most of your comments. There are similarities in returns and products being offered, but there are some key differences in Investment Market conditions. The key to inv ... By Doug - First Property(26/03/2012)
  Hi, Both Mackay and Gladstone are good options with excellent rental returns. The only real difference I believe is the entry point. A new 4 bedroom, double garage will cost you Mackay - ... By Generation M&P(22/03/2012)
  Hi Sydinvestor, we market investment properties across Australia, and I can say from our national research that Gladstone is the key investment area we are promoting and our most savvy investors are b ... By Doug - First Property(21/03/2012)
  
  Where to buy now?

• Home purchase and Subdivision
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  Hi everyone, I've come to realise that it is time to purchase a property and start up a portfolio. Im currently 27 years old and from Sydney, NSW. My plan is to purchase a home with the required a ... read more

  Hi Paul - investing in property is not new and everything that you are about to do has been done before. However, this is a god thing dare I say great thing. If I may be so bold I would suggest a sho ... By Don Nicolussi(23/04/2013)
  I think you could build a portfolio much quicker with less risk buying with a more predictable strategy. I give free 30 minute property investment analyse interviews that you may find helpful. Regard ... By Mark Coburn(16/04/2013)
  How to start investing in property
• Investing in more property
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  Hi, I am currently 23 and have a thing from property. I have 2 properties at the moment and have a 3rd which is currently undergoing settlement. I just wanted some advise on if I should wait and ... read more

  I've got an investment property that is pretty cheap if you wanted your next one to be on a smaller scale delivering healthy rental returns. Sadly circumstances have lead me to offloading my baby. ... By Adam(17/04/2013)
  Josh, There are a few questions to be answered before you can get to the right final answer here. I would like to help and a quick one to one conversation would save both of us a lot of time and ge ... By Mark Coburn(16/04/2013)