Darwin

Are rents in Darwin high?

I know what you’re thinking … “Course rents in Darwin are high!  Anyone knows that.  That’s a rediculous question!” But, I would counter with this question, “Compared to what?” I would suggest that renting in Darwin can be a much better and more affordable option that buying. Let me share a personal example. I’m currently […]

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Answer to my Darwin Question …

As the saying goes … “Ask and you shall receive!” I asked the question recently, “Darwin Rental Market:  What’s Happening?”  And, I received an answer. I’ve written about it in my new website PIIXGROUP.COM. So, I’ll just direct your attention to this article so you can discover what I discovered! Click here to read, “What’s […]

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Darwin Rental Market; What’s Happening?

“Dave, your tenant has given notice to move out.  And, it looks like the market has come down.  I recommend we advertise the house for $480.”  My agent relayed the less than exciting news. Not exciting for several reasons.  First, the tenant is moving out.  Anytime a tenant moves out, I run the risk of […]

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Buying Land in Darwin – Why?

“I’ve got a block of land in Howard Springs.  Want to have a look at it?”  Said the real estate agent. It’s early 2004, we were in Darwin on holiday.  Just taking some time off to relax.  But, as usual, I was looking at property.  I can’t seem to resist this activity. “Sure!”  I replied.  Of […]

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The "I" Word and Darwin Property

The January 2011 issue of Australian Property Investor (API) magazine has a good article about the Darwin property market, titled, “Releasing the Heat.”  It discusses the reasons for the recent market cooling.  The scorching high market temperatures reached in 2009 are tapering off.  But, the sentiment of the article is upbeat; Darwin is still a […]

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