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Thr RBA didn't raise rates in July and here are some links on the reasons why: Two-speed economy puts lid on interest rate hikes | The Australian WEEKEND ECONOMIST: Rates reprieve | Andrew Hanlan | Commentary | Business Spectator WEEKEND ECONOMIST: Rates reprieve | Andrew Hanlan |...

I've certainly noticed that in regional areas properties aren't selling at auction like they were. However down here on the South Coast it's winter and I was wondering whether that affects property sales? I know that in the UK more properties would go up for sale in spring and summer because it...

Are you thinking about a straightforward buy or something more creative like rent to own? Have you approached a mortgage broker to get an idea of how much you can borrow? Assuming that you are buying the usual way. Sorry I don't know Sydney although I do know investors there who sell...

Hi Damian, At least the interest rates in the UK are low right now. We were on fixed rate mortgages when we moved out here from the UK since we found that simpler for budgeting purposes. Now they have all come off those and we are making some serious cash flow on them. You've probably...

When reading another post I saw someone mention the tax benefits of property investing and I was reminded that when we first visited here (back in 2001 before we moved over permanently) negative gearing was very common. Talking to agents back then about cash flow positive investments didn't...

It is an interesting article and correct in that most rentals are below what people are paying for a mortgage. And yes although it's called in an investment (even if it's your own home) the purchase is usually made emotionally rather than any other way. Some friends of mine rent where they...

A recent article in API (Australian Property Investors) says that market conditions are now favourable for investors. I know locally for me there are plenty of houses available and those sellers who are not negotiating are having a hard time. Do you agree with API? The API article can be...

Well that first post was interesting considering now that China is trying to slow down their own growth which I assume will have an affect on us in Australia. Unfortunately I don't think it's just all in the news.

I thought that interest in these properties in the Olympic areas had started to increase a while back. I remember being at a property show some years ago (I left the UK in 2007) and they were talking about buying in the areas around the Olympics back then :) Cheers, Karen

Personally I've always thought that studio apartments were too limiting but that shows how much has changed since I left the UK (in 2007). Cheers, Karen

Hi Lisa, Have you seen any other rentals on Ebay? I would have thought that Ebay was for buying and selling and not for renting? Like you say I can see it working on gumtree but I don't get Ebay either. Cheers, Karen

A lot of the focus seems to be in the State Capitals so I was wondering if that's where most people are buying? We don't live near a State Capital and although we have bought there in the past (mainly Melbourne) we're looking at regional areas. I was wondering where others are buying for...