Monthly Archives: October 2009

Artarmon, Sydney – A lower north shore gem

// // Artarmon is a suburb conveniently located just 9 km north of the CBD. Due to its close proximity to the Gore Hill freeway, one can be easily in the heart of Sydney within a 10 minute car ride. … Continue reading

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Macleod, Melbourne ~ Poised for the next big boom?

// // Macleod is located approximately 18km north-east of Melbourne CBD. A new housing area, Springthorpe was developed three years ago in the north-west side of this suburb by a consortium of builders. Houses were required to conform to a consistent architectural design … Continue reading

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3 of Inner West’s water foreshore suburbs ~ Meadowbank, Rhodes and Breakfast Point

Comparative analysis of 3 of Inner West’s water foreshore suburbs ~ Meadowbank, Rhodes and Breakfast Point Why I like Meadowbank · The Billbergia development at Bowden street and Bay Drive enjoys a more strategic location due over Ralan’s development on … Continue reading

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Motto vs Verve, Erskineville

// // Comparative analysis of 2 new developments in Erskineville ~ Motto vs Verve Development Motto Verve Developer Austcorp AV Jennings Architect Allen Jack & Cottier Turner & Associates Location 2, Nassau Lane, Erskineville 2 – 4 Coulson street, Erskineville … Continue reading

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Bondi beach ~ one of Australia’s most famous icons

Bondi beach is located 9km to the east of Sydney’s CBD. It is one of Sydney, and for that matter, Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. Investors should take note there are 3 distinct suburbs ~ Bondi, Bondi Beach and Bondi … Continue reading

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City Beach, Perth Australia ~ Sydney’s lifestyle and more……without the rat race

// // City Beach is located 10km directly west of Perth’s CBD. Assessibility to this ocean front suburb from the city is via the direct route of Cambridge street and Oceanic Drive. The feeling of being on vacation takes over … Continue reading

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Macquarie Park, Sydney ~ set for a transformation?

Macquarie Park is located approximately 16km from Sydney’s CBD. Much has been said about the renewed vigour surrounding this suburb due to recent addition of 3 new train stations and new commercial property projects. It is also home to many … Continue reading

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Avondale vs Ironbark, Pymble

// // Comparative analysis ~ Ironbark, Pymble vs Avondale, Pymble Development Ironbark Avondale Developer Meriton Glenside Group Architect Meriton Futurespace Location 2 – 12 Avon Road, Pymble 2 – 6 Clysdale Place, Pymble Proximity to train station 50m to Pymble … Continue reading

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How to win at an auction

Despite all the written literature about strategies and tactics during an auction, I believe there are no hard and fast rules for winning. It comes down to a host of variables during auction day and some sheer common sense. I … Continue reading

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How to to buy the right property – Quick 3-step approach

// // The following is a general 3-step approach to buying the right property although these steps may be a little different depending on the objectives of an investor and an owner-occupier: 1. Right cycle. The property market moves in … Continue reading

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How to find positive cashflow properties

// // With rising interest rates, it is obvious that positive cash flow properties will become more scarce. Buying into a positively geared properties has the key advantage, apart from having a positive cash flow, is its ability to shield … Continue reading

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Mirvac’s new development will block water views

// // Mirvac’s proposed new apartments on Mary street in Rhodes will eventually block out the existing water views of the west facing apartments in its older Adina block. The Adina block comprise of 95 units of mainly 2 and … Continue reading

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Review Body Corporate minutes of your apartment

// // If you are buying into an older block of apartments, you are entitled to review the minutes of the Body Corporate meetings and AGMs upon obtaining the authority of the vendor. By doing so, you are looking to … Continue reading

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TRIO Apartments win UDIA’s 2009 Marketing Award

// // Trio Apartments which is developed by Fraser Property Australia has won the NSW Urban Development Institute of Australia’s 2009 award for marketing. The luxury apartments were designed by Fender Katsalidis architects and comprise 397 units at the corner … Continue reading

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Australia’s population boom – 35 million people by 2050

// According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s population grew by 2.1% to 21.8 million people in the 12 months to 31 March 2009. This growth rate is considered to be unprecedented since the last population boom in Australia … Continue reading

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