I and my spouse want to buy a house in Victoria of around 800000. Here my spouse is a nz citizen and i am a foreigner( as per SRO). What would be the land transfer duty? Also if we go for a house which is less that 750000, will we get a first home buyer grant ..read more

Morning everyone, I am selling a few properties in Sydney and have been offered variable agent fees. 1. what is considered a very low fee in the current 2024 market? (So far fees range from 1.5% to 4.5%). 2. do agents fees change depending on the value of the property? Eg. 1.5% on $2.5mil & 1.8% on $350k. thank you for you help ..read more

Hello everyone, I'm contemplating a development project on my 1400 sqm property (PPOR) on a battle axe piece if land in North West Sydney. The property has an existing house that covers 160 sqm. Featured on the land is a stormwater easement, indicated by the blue line in the attached diagram, and a sewage line running horizontally as well. I am considering two options to accommodate my parents and simultaneously enhance the property's value. I would appreciate insights on the financial or... Seeking Advice: Granny Flat vs. Subdivision for Investment on NW Sydney Property ..read more

What are some effective strategies for investing on behalf of children to secure their financial future? Looking for insights and recommendations on the best investment vehicles and approaches for long-term growth and stability. Would love to hear the approach you did with your children ..read more

I have recently been trying to flesh out a long-term strategy as I get closer to buying what I hope will be the first of many IPs. However, there's one thing that still stumps me; how will this said portfolio help me to buy the PPoR I will want to live in down the track? For reference, I am 20 years old and so have time on my side, but the sort of property I look at now as my dream is in a nice suburb and probably around 2.5M. If I rentvested for 15 - 20 years and then looked at buying that... How does the property portfolio one day lead to dream PPoR ..read more

I need help as I am planning to subdivide my which has the potential for a two-lot subdivision with a battleaxe in Parramatta council (and each lot be able to accommodate a duplex) as the new LEP 2023 Parramatta council requirement for battleaxe lot size to be 550m2 without including the driveway Looking for the information, advice, engineers/ people to help me achieve the above ..read more

Hi Everyone, Hope you're all making strides in your property investment journeys! I find myself in a Pickle and would greatly appreciate your insights. Here's the scenario: In 2015, I purchased a PPOR in Sydney's South West - a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car garage property on nice 700 SQM corner lot for $800k. After residing there for three years, my family and I decided to relocate closer to the city due to our dissatisfaction with the area. Consequently, we rented out our PPOR and have... NEED HELP! - Property Investment Dilemma ..read more

Apartment with 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1 parking space on Pacific Highway, about 6 minutes from Lane Cove Village. Price guide is 850 to 860k. Is this apartment worth the price? Unit size is 85 sq ft ..read more

Hi I’m a university student that is planning on moving to Melbourne for further studies and is predicted to be in Melbourne for at least 6 years so I’ve been considering to buy a property in Melbourne as you know Melbourne renting crisis is insane. As I’m a NSW resident I’m wondering how to approach this. I’m hoping to use the Help to Buy Schem to help pay for the property, however it’s very confusing for me to wrap my head around all the criteria’s and such, I’m eligible for the scheme... Buying a property interstate with Help to Buy Scheme ..read more

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