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Have your property questions answered by our team of property and finance professionals. Simply fill out the form above and we’ll answer your questions and post them on the site. It’s a great way to share others’ experiences in the property market, and to tap into the knowledge of some of Australia’s best property minds.

Answers

Whats an acceptable return on investment?

What sort of return would you consider acceptable to make a serviced apartment an attractive purchase? , writes Graham.

Paul Bitdorf's answer: There is no easy answer to this question.

What type of service apartment is it? Is it zoned for short stay only or is it a residential apartment rented as a short term serviced apartment.

As an investor you need to ask...read more

Investing in port coogee?

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I am considering investing in port coogee with land at $500K. any tips if it is a good investment?, writes sunil.

Ronnie Elhaj's answer: You generally don't receive full tax benefits such as depreciation and negative gearing buying land alone. If that is not your strategy for investment, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with Port Coogee.

I personally however prefer...read more

Meet the Experts

Chalpat Sonti - senior journalist with WAtoday.com.au

Chalpat Sonti
Senior Journalist WAToday.com.au

Chalpat Sonti is a senior journalist with WAtoday.com.au, Fairfax Digital's Perth-based news service. He specialises in writing about residential property, consumer affairs, business and politics.

Chalpat has worked as a journalist in three states of Australia, as well as both islands of New Zealand. He does not own a house at present, though has done in years past. Maybe one day they will be affordable again...

Gavan Forster
Director of Economics and Housing, Master Builders Association of WA

Gavan has almost 30 years building experience as an industry and Government advisor at a State and Federal level. Gavan is a public commentator on topical industry issues and is an Industry representative on numerous government advisory committees. He's happily married with 3 children and is a diehard much maligned Collingwood supporter.