10. Planning

Investor's Checklist

• Analyse your budget
• Talk to Suncorp first
• Decide what type of investment property suits your needs
• Discuss the benefits of negative gearing with your accountant
• Save for your deposit
• Set aside money for your up-front costs
• Compare and evaluate the properties you are interested in before making a choice
• Decide whether to manage the property yourself or appoint an agent
• Contact your solicitor regarding the contract of sale
• Arrange your Suncorp loan

Contact Information

Queensland

• Residential Tenancies Authority (07) 3361 3611
  (Outside Brisbane only) 1800 177 188
• Property Owners' Association (07) 3899 3177
• Real Estate Institute of Queensland (07) 3249 7347
• Law Society of Qld Incorporated (07) 3842 5888
• Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants
  (ASCPA) (07) 3832 1194

New South Wales

• Rental Bond Board (NSW) (02) 9377 9000
• Property Owners' Association (02) 9357 3992
• Real Estate Institute of NSW (02) 9264 2343
• Law Society of NSW Incorporated (02) 99260333
• Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants
  (ASCPA) (02) 93756200