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				<title>Ballerina's profile was updated</title>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic who is responsible for water leaks? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:50:32 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Kenif</p>
<p>You need to contact body corporate manager. Their details are on levy notices you are regularly paying. Document your case as detailed as possible: photos, dates etc.<br />
In case that building is less than 6 years old ( I think?), you/body corporate may be eligible to claim it on Home Warranty Insurance. At least that is how it works in Qld.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-370641"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5042874-who-is-responsible-for-water-leaks/#post-5043453" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina's profile was updated</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:15:16 +0000</pubDate>

				
				
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic The Property Investment Delusion in the forum Opinionated!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:32:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi All<br />
I feel that this post would be excellent read for investors who are at the beginning of shaping their investment strategy.To encourage them to think about many possible scenarios, not just: in time I should be right. For example: what if growth is stagnant for 10-15 years? No big dramas with &#8216;property bust&#8217;, just no growth above the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-367501"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041337-the-property-investment-delusion/#post-5041573" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Brisbane Builder Recommendations in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:05:11 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello</p>
<p>Why do you think that another builder (doesn&#8217;t matter how excellent he may be) would be able to construct it for a feasible price? If you already have had a couple of quotes way over the budget?<br />
It looks to me that your solution is not to replace the existing house with a brand new one. What you really need is to increase number of&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-367496"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5041389-brisbane-builder-recommendations/#post-5041572" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina's profile was updated</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/357260/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:10:08 +0000</pubDate>

				
				
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Conveyancer in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:08:21 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you very much Corey :)</p>
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				<title>Ballerina started the topic Conveyancer in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:27:20 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi All</p>
<p>We are looking for a good conveyancer in Brisbane and would appreciate recommendations.<br />
Thank you</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Looking for someone to cut wooden stumps and insert Metal posts. - Brisbane in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5033397-looking-for-someone-to-cut-wooden-stumps-and-insert-metal-posts-brisbane/#post-5033401</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:53:03 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Try Concrete Casters,at least for a quote. mob. 0421 595 384.<br />
To my knowledge price would be a bit higher then $150/post.<br />
Or search &#8216;restumping contractors&#8217;.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Brisbane House or Melbourne Unit with $850K budget in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5032323-brisbane-house-or-melbourne-unit-with-850k-budget/#post-5032498</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:27:39 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Max</p>
<p>Your budget is rather big. Maybe if you buy a house in Brisbane (more growth potential) and unit in regional town (higher rental yield)&#8230;. To spread your risk.<br />
Of course, only you know your numbers</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Adding a carport in Brisbane City in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2016 09:43:43 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi</p>
<p>I can help you. I am licenced building designer, operating in Brisbane 0421 994 470).  However, before, you contact me, check with private building certifier whether you can get BA trough him, using builders drawings. </p>
<p>I am very surprised with the answer council gave you. Any builder can draw up plans for his construction work, provided that&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-350458"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030345-adding-a-carport-in-brisbane-city/#post-5030369" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Think you have good insurance? Read This in the forum Heads Up!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2016 09:31:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi 5c1</p>
<p>Would it be possible that your property manager failed at his/her duty?<br />
 Have they inspected the property on regular bases? Or all of the above happened  between regular inspections (i.e. within 2-3 months). Every management agreement comes with 3-4 yearly inspections, to be reported back to you afterwards.<br />
If so, you may look at your&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-350457"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5030247-think-you-have-good-insurance-read-this/#post-5030368" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic 3-4 unit development. Query re: getting plans drawn up in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5029801-3-4-unit-development-query-re-getting-plans-drawn-up/#post-5029868</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 05:36:55 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi PaperChaser</p>
<p>Plans approved by council can not be changed afterwards. Point of DA approval is to approve exactly what is going to be built. Minor changes are possible, but really minor.</p>
<p>On the density subject: some councils are very particular about densisty specified by town plan and will not approve any development smaller than&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-349426"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5029801-3-4-unit-development-query-re-getting-plans-drawn-up/#post-5029868" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic RAISE and BUILD-IN underneath - Brisbane in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5028238-raise-and-build-in-underneath-brisbane/#post-5028260</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:28:22 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I volunteer myself for a designer part. Have done many projects of that kind, as a designer. </p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Council want me to paint my driveway subdivision different colours??!! in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5027622-council-want-me-to-paint-my-driveway-subdivision-different-colours/#post-5027629</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:42:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, happened to us two times in Brisbane. It was to distinguish pedestrian traffic and cars, in our case. Yes, it peels off,and is high maintenance. If colours are well chose,n does not have to be ugly. You may consider differentiation in materials (concrete/pavers combination), if budget allows.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Property Manager Recommendation, Halensvale, QLD Gold Coast in the forum General Property</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023795-property-manager-recommendation-halensvale-qld-gold-coast/#post-5024730</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:17:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you very much. Highly appreciated. </p>
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				<title>Ballerina started the topic Property Manager Recommendation, Halensvale, QLD Gold Coast in the forum General Property</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5023795-property-manager-recommendation-halensvale-qld-gold-coast/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:59:15 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone</p>
<p>We would like to ask if anyone knows of a good property manager for Helensvale, Gold Coast. We have recently acquired a brand new townhouse and are in need of trusted and good property manager.<br />
Thank you very much in advance.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Potential Triplex Site - Is this sewer a big deal or not? in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5019638-potential-triplex-site-is-this-sewer-a-big-deal-or-not/#post-5019659</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:18:46 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It may not be problem at all, given that all lines are parallel/close to the boundary. However, only professionals can advise. Find architect/experienced building designer who works in this particular council. He/she will check it out for you based on: planning requirements and possible site layout (to get the triplex design), and he/she should&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-335543"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5019638-potential-triplex-site-is-this-sewer-a-big-deal-or-not/#post-5019659" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Headwork Charges are part of construction for duplex??? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5017443-headwork-charges-are-part-of-construction-for-duplex/#post-5017622</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2015 01:33:46 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No. Haedwork charges are not construction cost. If your contract includes headwork charges, it musts be added as a special condition.To register new titles, you will have more fees: council fee for plan sealing, surveyor/building format survey, solicitor for community management statement and registration of titles, insurance for first year&#8230;.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-332217"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5017443-headwork-charges-are-part-of-construction-for-duplex/#post-5017622" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Where to start? 2Bed 1bath 1Garage x 3 villa unit in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5016173-where-to-start-2bed-1bath-1garage-x-3-villa-unit/#post-5016266</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:28:35 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For development of any size much more cash is needed then for purchase of an already built property. As Chrisss1010 pointed out. If you are novice in development, you should work with 60% max of total development costs. Check with mortgage broker. You do not have enough cash. Best to learn about the whole process first (find a mentor). If you&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-330033"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5016173-where-to-start-2bed-1bath-1garage-x-3-villa-unit/#post-5016266" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Dual key in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:16:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suburbs like Alexandra Hills &#8211; Redland Council (near Brisbane) have many properties with downstairs area legal height, and potential for dual key. With reno/value add potential as well. Property can be later on sold to owner occupier without dual key flag. Person I know recently purchased one 3 bed house with downstairs rumpus and bathroom.Added&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-322742"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011767-dual-key/#post-5011813" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic DA going to be knockbacked back what to do ? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:05:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Futurefunds</p>
<p>Do you have town planner working for you, or you lodged DA yourself? First thing I would do would be looking for independent town planning advice. Experienced town planner should know how to present/defend your case, if other houses in the neighborhood already do not comply. Maybe matter is not that simple, however, professional&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-322740"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011802-da-going-to-be-knockbacked-back-what-to-do/#post-5011810" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic 16 Years Old - Getting Into Property Development in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:55:52 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations for having a clear goal at your age! Half job done.<br />
Start reading, whatever you can get your hands on. Even if you learn only one thing from the book, it is worth it. Do not limit your reading only to property literature. Personal development, goals setting, economic, finance, tax low&#8230;.</p>
<p>Try to find a local mentor.<br />
As for your&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-321588"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5011042-16-years-old-getting-into-property-development/#post-5011209" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic LMR requirment for Brisabne in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5010654-lmr-requirment-for-brisabne/#post-5011181</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:54:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Coogee<br />
This info is still up to date, however, it is not set in stone. Site could be smaller and frontage narrower than that (as your town planner has stated). 3000m2 minimum is for unit development in LR (low residential) zoning, not LMR.<br />
To help you in more detail, you have to ask more specific question. </p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Sufficient way to deduct all the interest on PPOR that becomes an IP? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 23:12:05 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why would you sell your current investment property, in order to buy a new IP shortly after? That would be lots of money spent on selling/buying costs, and CG tax? You may have your reasons&#8230;. Just a thought? If you use your existing equity from current properties to acquire new IP, that part of the loan would be  tax deductible. What matters is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-318557"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5009429-sufficient-way-to-deduct-all-the-interest-on-ppor-that-becomes-an-ip/#post-5009510" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Carly Crutchfield Home Study Course on Property Development in the forum Buy, Swap &#38; Sell</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:49:42 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do. And, despite Carly&#8217;s horrible reputation, material is very, very good. I am experienced property developer and learnt a lot out of it. Would be willing to sell.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Build before subdivision or subvide before building  in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:45:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is very important which council is the land in. Some things which are Ok in WA, are no no elsewhere. Certainty with any development is a must, so you know that your plan/strategy have no obstacles. Talk to your council or local town planner first. Then look for the people with the same experience.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Vacant Possession denied in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:14:34 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are prepared to walk away from this purchase, ask for another condition: if current tenants do not move out on the settlement, seller would pay your rent till property is ready for you to move in. Agreed amount to be taken out of the settlement proceeds.</p>
<p>Your seller can not have all in his favor. He also has to give something back.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic WARNING FOR DEVELOPERS about compulsory QBCC Home Warranty Insurance Scheme in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:30:50 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you Wilko 1, but it will not help because extract above is from the policy. And further explanation is from director of QBCC Insurance Services. We have all lodged the claims , and some have already been rejected. Ours is waiting for assessment.</p>
<p>We are obtaining the quotes to complete from another builders and quotes are coming in&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-303783"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998087-warning-for-developers-about-compulsory-qbcc-home-warranty-insurance-scheme/#post-4998135" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2015 04:19:31 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi all<br />
This post relates to the compulsory Queensland Building Construction Commission Home Warranty Insurance Scheme, payable for any construction work contract above $3000 (in Queensland).<br />
 It has to be taken out (paid for) before building approval is granted.</p>
<p>Just want to share something which we have learned hard way….  And to warn all f&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-303566"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998087-warning-for-developers-about-compulsory-qbcc-home-warranty-insurance-scheme/" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Recommended Granny Flat Builders? in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:09:54 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi SamBoy</p>
<p>&lt;moderator &#8211; delete advertising&gt;<br />
Have you looked at modular kit granny flats?<br />
For example: emjaro.com.au</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 02:04:29 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Alex</p>
<p>Out of personal experience: all you need is a special condition in the contract saying that vendor grants you permission to lodge DA before the settlement, and , subsequently, signed consent letter from the vendor to be lodged with council. DA is attached to the property, not the owner.<br />
If you get the option on the property, and&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-299434"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4995101-silly-question/#post-4995343" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Finance for construction of 6 townhouses in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 03:02:33 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi wilko1<br />
Thank you very much for this information. I will definitely see how it can be implemented in the areas/councils we operate.<br />
Just to clarify: if you have a party wall acting as boundary, middle line is a new boundary? Apparently Council is happy to proceed with survey plan endorsement without buildings being constructed, but are shown on&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-298718"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994626-finance-for-construction-of-6-townhouses/#post-4994652" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Finance for construction of 6 townhouses in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 22:07:05 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wilko 1, this is great idea, if there is enough land. In most cases multiunit sites do not have enough land for subdivision and /or council will not allow subdivision to be done first for community title scheme. It is applicable for low density residential (individual housing zoning).<br />
Shane 13, check it with your town planner and designer before&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-298705"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994626-finance-for-construction-of-6-townhouses/#post-4994644" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Finance for construction of 6 townhouses in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:29:48 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bank of Queensland did one for us recently, for 5 townhouses, to be kept as rental properties. So, no presales at all. 65% LVR, including GST (usually not the case), because it is done in personal name. We are not GST registered. We do have development experience, strong equity position and serviceability without rental income. Managing the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-298700"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994626-finance-for-construction-of-6-townhouses/#post-4994638" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Brisbane Buyer's Agent in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2014 11:01:04 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We were very happy with the director of PMC Property, Brisbane based. He used to work for another agency and has started his business since.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Changing company name -  current and processing DAs in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:43:06 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Out of my experience, it doesn&#8217;t matter. All you have to do is notify Council in writing and present proof of new ownership. DAs are issued for the property, not the owners. Often my clients come to me for construction documentation after they have bought the property with DA in place, issued to the old owners.<br />
Just ring Council up and confirm.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Splitting a Block of Land in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 23:51:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First you have to check whether existing house, when moved, would fit on the half of the block. In this case it would be approximately 10.2 m wide block and you would be creating two small lots. There has to be enough room to allow for boundary clearances. At the same time you have to check demolition/removal restrictions, if any. You can do that&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-297951"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994163-splitting-a-block-of-land/#post-4994170" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:58:53 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Benny,</p>
<p>every development site with old house which has to be kept is challenging, to put it mildly. Majority of the experienced developers (who DO make profits) would stir clear from it. Or expect a bargain.  Have you got any offers on it? If you can sell it for what agents tell you that you can get, sell it. It is purchaser&#8217;s task to perform&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-297278"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993477-an-urgent-question-for-developers/#post-4993705" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic 80 - 100% pre-sold. Guaranteed construction loan approval? in the forum Finance</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4989787-80-100-pre-sold-guaranteed-construction-loan-approval/#post-4990064</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2014 05:52:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be aware that valuation is not always taken as for  buy and hold purchase.</p>
<p>It is important to understand that most lenders would reduce valuation from MARKET VALUE to ALL IN ONE LINE VALUE, resulting in APPROXIMATELY 15% discount. It means that approved LVR of, lets say, 65%, is calculated fron the lower base. It is possible to find the lender&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-289747"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4989787-80-100-pre-sold-guaranteed-construction-loan-approval/#post-4990064" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Development Consultants for Brisbane area needed in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2014 05:30:16 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I can give you a hand with architectural side.</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic ResB / subdivision effecting a val in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:35:17 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Jimmy<br />
When you have approved DA attached to the property it usually moves the property to deveopment site area of marketing. Whether it would really increase the valuation depends on the market you are in.&nbsp;<br />
However, reason for my response it is to warn you that Development Permit lasts for 4 years. If not taken (work done}, it simply lapses and&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19312"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410421-resb-subdivision-effecting-a-val/#post-4697375" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Architect as developer in the forum Creative Investing</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408959-architect-as-developer/#post-4688302</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am an architect and a developer. The way how we see it&nbsp;(my husband and me): for us the main thing is to get TDC (total development) costs down as much as possible. &nbsp;So, for me it makes sense to do design and related architectural work free of charge, for myself and my family. That way we need to &nbsp;come up with less $$ to make the construction&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-93715"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408959-architect-as-developer/#post-4688302" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic First time development finance in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:37:55 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I can sense some disbelief and rightly so! I&nbsp; don&#039;t know how to attach PDF to this comment (silly me!) to show you&nbsp;council&#039;s fees.<br />
It is nice to hear that developments in other councils are easier to finance.</p>
<p>You can always visit Brisbane Council&#039;s website-its there.</p>
<p>Ballerina</p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic First time development finance in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:03:55 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Shahin</p>
<p>We have actually paid less, because our DA was approved before 2011 and we&nbsp;were given&nbsp;&nbsp;a discount.&nbsp;After that, Brisbane City Council has removed all discounts and for DAs approved in 2011 full amount is payable. In 2011 it was $26k/three bedroom dwelling ($18K for two bedroom). I haven&#039;t checked fees for 2012/13.<br />
We are currently&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-32919"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408261-first-time-development-finance/#post-4682387" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic First time development finance in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:03:14 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Shahin</p>
<p>We have actually paid less, because our DA was approved before 2011 and we&nbsp;were given&nbsp;&nbsp;a discount.&nbsp;After that, Brisbane City Council has removed all discounts and for DAs approved in 2011 full amount is payable. In 2011 it was $26k/three bedroom dwelling ($18K for two bedroom). I haven&#039;t checked fees for 2012/13.<br />
We are currently&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-32918"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408261-first-time-development-finance/#post-4682386" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic First time development finance in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:43:34 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Aloha</p>
<p>We have just recently completed similar development in Brisbane. Does your TDC of $700 include Council contributions? They are very&nbsp;expensive here in Brisbane, for 3 townhouses we are talking some $70K. Ask your town planner about it! And choose your building designer/architect based on their design skills also, not the price only.</p>
<p>Good&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-32914"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408261-first-time-development-finance/#post-4682382" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Property manager in Annerley, QLD 4103? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:57:32 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have 4 townhouses in Camp Hill (close to Annerley), brand new, recently completed. We have researched property managers and have chosen RE/Max Property Centre Toowoong. So far we are very happy with them, from the beginning: they have secured a good tenants for us with a very good rent. They communicate with us on time and are avaliable all the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-120957"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406754-property-manager-in-annerley-qld-4103/#post-4671169" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Property Development contract in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 10:41:50 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have seen people developing wrong product for a market.Have you checked what would be the best product for a market? Planning rules may let you to develop 3x3bed townhouses, or 330m2 gross floor area (terminology varies from council to coulcil). However, same allowed floor area may be distributed among 4x2bed townhouses or units. Or , maybe, the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-148354"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406651-property-development-contract/#post-4670381" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ballerina replied to the topic Passive Investor for Subdivision in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406629-passive-investor-for-subdivision/#post-4670094</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:52 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am involved in a JV at the moment. How it is done:new company was registered and company owns a land and has a loan. All JV partners are directors, however, different JV partners own different proportion of shares (based on percantage of $$$ contributed ). All cash contributied went into company&#039;s bank account. When project is completed, pro&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-236050"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406629-passive-investor-for-subdivision/#post-4670094" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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