PropertyInvesting.com | bigben | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/bigben/activity/ Activity feed for bigben. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:40:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 a4b8bcbe501b2592d694a907abe0902f bigben replied to the topic Name the BACKPACKERS in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378720-name-the-backpackers/#post-4506393 Wed, 16 Feb 2005 05:59:54 +0000 Maybe root-a rower [biggrin][biggrin]would be good for a laugh!

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> 2267cf4822e4f4e97c32183b534a38ab bigben replied to the topic Building to sell for a profit in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377212-building-to-sell-for-a-profit/#post-4496748 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 02:47:51 +0000 yes you are forgetting one thing…….Land.
Sheesh i dont understand these people.

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> 062260378eb9f89d90cbf165a0c368d8 bigben replied to the topic Cut Down Tree...Tax Deduction?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376973-cut-down-tree-tax-deduction/#post-4495439 Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:34:52 +0000 Well i have finally put this baby to bed….I hope

I have spoken to the ATO and was only on hold for about 20mins while switch operators got there supervisors , who then got there supervisors and so on ….oh well in the end they said that it is deductable as it is classified as maintenance and the only thing that wouldn’t be deductable was if i…[Read more]

]]> 10db1e6ed75b05cdd4fcd58b71975f92 bigben replied to the topic Cut Down Tree...Tax Deduction?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376973-cut-down-tree-tax-deduction/#post-4495438 Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:17:28 +0000 Hi Again,
Thanks for the thoughts.
Let me clarify: The tree is probably on the boundary of the 2 properties and mostly on my side of the boundary as the base of the tree is around 1m diameter.
its between a pair of gunbarrel houses that only have about 2 m between then as is so you could imagine the saga that will evolve when we are to remove…[Read more]

]]> 21948627a891734b9580f43b69a3ad24 bigben replied to the topic Cut Down Tree...Tax Deduction?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376973-cut-down-tree-tax-deduction/#post-4495433 Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:35:30 +0000 Yes that is what i thought however others have said not as it is not affectingthe rental income however i have been on the ATO website and i have to agree with you that it is basically maintenance and upkeep!
Thanks

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> ab8db4ab1c67c104435eeb66d178e0cd bigben started the topic Cut Down Tree...Tax Deduction?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376973-cut-down-tree-tax-deduction/ Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:17:50 +0000 Hi All,
I have question regarding tax for an IP that i have.
I was wondering if i was to cut down a tree that is extremely clost to my property and is causing damage to the guttering ie Leaves clogging,branches falling etc. can i claim removal of said tree as a tax deduction as it will be costly as i believe that a crane will be required to ensure…[Read more]

]]> b1b2714bdc745ffeaffdf6bdb9536f41 bigben replied to the topic Investing in Newcastle, NSW in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376548-investing-in-newcastle-nsw/#post-4493377 Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:31:24 +0000 Hi There Chief,
Well its good to hear that you are looking after the MIL many wouldn’t[cigar]
As i am now living in Newcastle i have spent many days pounding the pavement and i have to agree with a few of the suburbs you mentioned.
I still believe that Charlestown will see continued capital growth and also what i will refer to as industrial…[Read more]

]]> b3aac688e7735507046e8ad9b33a8f8a bigben replied to the topic Only in America in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376338-only-in-america/#post-4492149 Thu, 14 Oct 2004 02:40:22 +0000 Well i for one believe that any of those stories could be true as just recently in NSW 2 people have been awarded damages in seperate cases
1. Jumped off rocks into the ocean and hit his head on the bottom….sued the council as there was not a sign telling him not to do it??? go figure!
2. Run into the surf and jumped into the water and hit his…[Read more]

]]> d9405e979ac8983e96b66a1965a63656 bigben replied to the topic Cashflow book misleading in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375644-cashflow-book-misleading/page/2/#post-4487571 Thu, 26 Aug 2004 22:22:07 +0000 Now it seems amazing that Niki can all of a sudden only speak broken english, It seems that there is a rat!![buz2] A rat in discuise( spell????) even but i dont care cause young girls on the net are usually fat dudes with IT jobs anyhow …..oh that will get me in trouble! hehe[cigar][cigar]

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> 950c573b39c8e5920fe922fad3e73624 bigben replied to the topic QLD properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375429-qld-properties/#post-4486150 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:37:29 +0000 Kay ,
Your system doesn’t work i tried Mount brisbane and there was nothing so i decided to try Mount sydney and still no CF+ are you having the poor person on ….Maybe Mount Double Bay will have some CF+
He HE [withstupid]

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> 8a04ebf8350b07c275e0b095403f25e7 bigben replied to the topic NSW - Central Coast Investors in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375155-nsw-central-coast-investors/#post-4484064 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 00:11:30 +0000 Hi Rod,
This sounds like a good idea and would love to catch up with some of the forumites.
Let me know when you are planning the meeting[biggrin]
PS Im In NEWY as well

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> 188ae8c19c9aa99391ae22df579695b8 bigben replied to the topic Ripped off or not ???? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374926-ripped-off-or-not/#post-4482191 Mon, 12 Jul 2004 02:30:53 +0000 I am amazed that you would question this bill as it seems quite resonable to me. I have my own building company and also work for a larger building company and if i need to use an expensive piece of equipment that i dont always use then i charge for it wether i hire one or use my own equipment. I am a carpenter however if i need to use a bricksaw…[Read more]

]]> cb13b905ef594be67a0101efc75132bd bigben replied to the topic Hang over solution? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374363-hang-over-solution/#post-4478535 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 04:43:51 +0000 Hi All,
Well i have got the best hangover cure however it is more of a hangover prevention.
Berroca! Have 1 berroca at about 5pm then another just before you start drinking. Then as another said have a few drinks of water in between and in the morning you will not believe it! I have now been doing this for 6 months and have not had a single…[Read more]

]]> 69ba5134e1fe0d7c43bf2c3496beec70 bigben replied to the topic Rather Scary in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374162-rather-scary/page/2/#post-4476974 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 06:10:08 +0000 I have to tell you all that i recieved an email about coke about 6 months ago so me being the big scientist[grad][grad] i am decided to test the toilet bown theory as when i purchased my PPOR the toilet bowl was quite stained….you dont believe me do you[biggrin].
Well my results are in and even thought i had left the coke in the toilet for over…[Read more]

]]> 21a3035df78f148b350c86b32296f5c7 bigben replied to the topic 1/2 a house!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373952-12-a-house/#post-4475393 Mon, 24 May 2004 21:40:16 +0000 Hi Lee?
thanks for the reply it seems that you have indeed been through this exact problem. The only other option that i have i guess is that we could buy another house in partnership using the equity in the joint house and i could keep that totally seperate from my other personal IP’s and treat it like a second side business? Can you forsee any…[Read more]

]]> e4a663f23ff239465a2e4ae9b328ade4 bigben replied to the topic 1/2 a house!! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373952-12-a-house/#post-4475390 Sun, 23 May 2004 23:56:48 +0000 john,
Thanks for the reply however the banks don’t let me use the equity currently that i have in this property as it is in 2 names. Therefore the repayments will increase YES however i will have another 140k equity avaliable[strum]
What do you rekon!

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> f416ba4e0f48cafb7dd6d37a32741feb bigben replied to the topic Crash > Crash > Crash in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373528-crash-crash-crash/page/3/#post-4472130 Mon, 10 May 2004 22:10:17 +0000 Hi all,
I have been reading many posts regarding this topic and i feel that there is to much panic and not enough thought.
I can look at the market in the area that i have been investing and i will see that for decades it seems that prices rise to double what they were inapprox 2 years then for about 6-7years everything sits at almost the same…[Read more]

]]> 74437669bb2d0dd48ae1a163754bd413 bigben replied to the topic Positively geared property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4373065-positively-geared-property/#post-4468689 Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:17:42 +0000 ok einstein ,
Now without using a calculator work out the rent i need on a $67000 property by dividing by 500??
Well i sure as well cant BUT i can divide by 1000 and times 2….i think ….[biggrin][biggrin]

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> f2a5149c693c2ef1458ecfe6fade5ec5 bigben replied to the topic Bye Bye NSW Property Market (long) in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372656-bye-bye-nsw-property-market-long/page/3/#post-4466145 Wed, 07 Apr 2004 23:03:59 +0000 It seems to me that a majority of people seem to be saying SELL SELL SELL if you have a ip in NSW.
These must be the same people who wait for everybody to tell them there is a property boom and then they will buy!
As some of the smarter investors on this forum have said opportunities arise in these situations not problems.
I agree that the stamp…[Read more]

]]> d05ec395d647d0eaf42c2b5c572a8ff3 bigben replied to the topic Brad Sugars on ABC in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372474-brad-sugars-on-abc/#post-4464652 Wed, 31 Mar 2004 02:56:00 +0000 BJB,
Firstly i dont see anywher in my post where i said anything bagging Brad. I rekopn he is a really smart businessman. It was so obvious what he was trying to teach and he even said himself that wealth is not hard just follow well worn paths and you will make it! Trouble is people want a quick fix and he used diets as an example. Making money…[Read more]

]]> 950c7818d2d9beb90d5b0c41e37beeb6 bigben replied to the topic "domino theory" part 2 in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372396-domino-theory-part-2/#post-4464042 Mon, 29 Mar 2004 02:01:05 +0000 Hi Forumites,
I think what SIS and chan are trying to let you all know is that even if you do understand Domino theory 99% of you will deem it to be too risky and will do nothing.As we all know we are property investors caue it is a safe investment, if we wanted risk we would buy shares or the many other types of “risky”investments!!
If it was…[Read more]

]]> 8b3133d9b2d41cc2be1d4270a76bd3eb bigben replied to the topic Who subscribes to API Magazine? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372337-who-subscribes-to-api-magazine/#post-4463490 Fri, 26 Mar 2004 06:36:05 +0000 Hi Yack,
I used to have a boss who subscribed and then left the company so for the next 12 months i got free API mag[strum][strum].

Now i make sure to buy a copy whenever i think about it as ito am inspired by stories of success and my favourite section is always keeping track of median property values as it is a good guide of how prices are…[Read more]

]]> 419ed508aec5152381432825265b2216 bigben replied to the topic Your First IP !! - Post here ! in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372272-your-first-ip-post-here/#post-4462881 Wed, 24 Mar 2004 03:26:24 +0000 Well,
First IP purchased 1998 for $78k rented for $145pw Had to spend approx 2 weekends and $2k to get that rent.2004 value $230k rent $180.

Second IP Purchased 2001 for $130k rented for $160pw. Spent no money at all.2004 Value $300k.

Third IP Purchased 2002 for $87k rented for $160pw.Spent 4 weekends and $2k to get that rent.
2004 value $190k…[Read more]

]]> 7db32206525dd282548eda2fdbb85c02 bigben replied to the topic Which Smilie best represents yourself? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372098-which-smilie-best-represents-yourself/#post-4461355 Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:43:03 +0000 Gday,
[suave3][cigar][whistle]

All cool,Holy %#@&,Not My Problem….hehehe

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> bcad4d0ed89dfa6ebda52540a81ab0d3 bigben replied to the topic Avatars! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372093-avatars/#post-4461286 Wed, 17 Mar 2004 06:39:55 +0000 Ahh Mc Bain,
Time to die SUCKERS[satan][satan][weird]

Dont Be scared[cigar][cigar]

Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can

]]> 86287ec90527620e9d64f8a9a635d391 bigben replied to the topic Crack in brick wall in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371919-crack-in-brick-wall/#post-4459868 Fri, 12 Mar 2004 03:36:01 +0000 Hi Celivia,
Even if the crack is structural you may be able to negotiate the price down a bit and rectify it by using a builder to underpin the footings.
Quickly run you through the process

Expose the footings in the crack location.
Dig sections out under the footing say 600mm along footing.
Pour concrete under the footing and fill right up to…[Read more]

]]> 5ae52eaa1ce4469e9703c3fd5fde4b3d bigben replied to the topic Positive cash flow in very poor towns. Ideas are: in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371711-positive-cash-flow-in-very-poor-towns-ideas-are/page/3/#post-4458261 Tue, 09 Mar 2004 06:54:34 +0000 Lawrence,
Just to let you know all my prperties are over 30years old some are over 80 year old. I have found that once a house reaches 30years old the maitenance seems to fall behind and renters do not seem to care anymore if things are not like they were as new.Ie cracked tiles ,window that wont shut all the way etc. Seems that they say ahhh well…[Read more]

]]> 17a72f5cee8516312c660ea17fd95d1a bigben replied to the topic BIS on interest rates in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371867-bis-on-interest-rates/#post-4459356 Tue, 09 Mar 2004 06:44:06 +0000 Gday,
Well i am only a young fella but i can se some flaws in the argument that intrest rates will rise to 15%or over. If this were to hapen how do the investors react to a rate rise?? I know increase rents….well with rents being at such high levels then surely the gov’t will not allow this to increase rents to crazy $$ so therefore they will…[Read more]

]]> 8cde6430f3dcc6fbeb8f7bc00f985bfa bigben replied to the topic Who am I? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371856-who-am-i/#post-4459258 Tue, 09 Mar 2004 01:13:17 +0000 Apparently you are Simon Macks- you work for a mortgage broking firm and live in the Newcastle area. Hope this helps…..[:D][:D][:D][:p]

]]> b6161eb97aa1b857886fd62bc348a4c1 bigben replied to the topic Positive cash flow in very poor towns. Ideas are: in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371711-positive-cash-flow-in-very-poor-towns-ideas-are/page/3/#post-4458259 Tue, 09 Mar 2004 01:05:30 +0000 Hi All,
Good to see some differing opinions comming out. I have to say that i am not a +CF investor and therefore will not agree to the theory that lawrence is pushing for two reasons .
1, Capital gains of 7% on $200,000= $14,000
Capital gains on $30,000 rural = $0
Income losses from neutral geared property per annum
$0
Income gains from +CF rural…[Read more]

]]> b839e694ad13350e19d00b78a970baf4 bigben replied to the topic riddle in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371520-riddle/page/12/#post-4456762 Wed, 03 Mar 2004 01:35:16 +0000 Hey Aussie,
Time for a second shot at the title:-
Ok guy opens wardrobe to discover……bloodsoaked jacket just your standard jacket.Looks like he has been involved in foull play and guy opening wardrobe remembers that he heard about a viscious murder last night in the same street and realizes that the guys house that he is doing pest inspection…[Read more]

]]> 8071be16b3a3a40f9fb76f57882d5193 bigben replied to the topic riddle in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371520-riddle/page/9/#post-4456689 Tue, 02 Mar 2004 03:53:16 +0000 Hi All,
10 minutes to read this i had better have a shot at the title.

Well i think that the man that kills him is an outlaw biker and he is rough as they come…you know the type doesn’t even wash his hands before dinner(hehe), well when the victim looks in the cupboard he sees a TuTu and this biker lives by himself and now the the biker has…[Read more]

]]> 57265ccca5ac4d51b8008712a80ff42e bigben replied to the topic Two questions in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371639-two-questions/#post-4457598 Mon, 01 Mar 2004 06:43:58 +0000 Hi Inna,
By the way if you want to sell a property for $100,000 under market value i will be more than happy to get rid of it for you ……[:X]

]]> 3baf8266f6fa0b10be465a2add58747c bigben replied to the topic This is a Psychological Test, Please Take Part! in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371508-this-is-a-psychological-test-please-take-part/#post-4456278 Thu, 26 Feb 2004 03:01:56 +0000 Hi Chan,
Well the only reason i can think of is that the guy was her sisters partner.Therefore get the sister out of the way and bang you have yourself a new man….Simple really!!!
I suppose this means i am crazy so HaAh aH zzzIIIIccKKk Grrrrrr rrrUUTTRR.

]]> 547684b7970cbaae495e68cb0b0ec22e bigben replied to the topic How to become a fortune teller and maker in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371483-how-to-become-a-fortune-teller-and-maker/#post-4455978 Thu, 26 Feb 2004 01:03:08 +0000 Gday,
Well as Mortgage Hunter said i believe that in Newcastlethere are still some hot sites:
1/ Tighes Hill-Suburb is still seen as working class and it was apparently really bad for drugs and the like but now all the locals say how fantastic it is and others still see it 20 years ago. It will continue to grow!
2/ Carrington- as Mortgage said…[Read more]

]]> b868fb2cdf2f673367eb0db4a5010149 bigben replied to the topic To Travel or Invest??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371426-to-travel-or-invest/#post-4455535 Tue, 24 Feb 2004 02:09:12 +0000 Hi All,
Thanks heaps for the posts it makes me feel more confident of my decision!

Well bron i am planning on getting a round the world ticket and going everywhere if i can but do it on the cheap so that i can hopefully stay away for 12 months…..yeah that would be cool!

Just became single after 4 years so maybe now is the time to go ….Meet…[Read more]

]]> b224920d1e564dcc438b9fd313c1d00d bigben replied to the topic Book Review - Ordinary Millionaires in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371440-book-review-ordinary-millionaires/#post-4455598 Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:37:02 +0000 Yackadoo,
So many ways to make a million bucks it cant be that hard can it?? Well i am with you on the buy and hold if possible but of course sometimes you have to cut your losses but i think that if i spend time getting to know the market before i buy then i cant go to wrong can i? Haven’t had to sell and bad ones yet. Although i think i could…[Read more]

]]> 56ba97d9e1a40979a5daea51de70788d bigben replied to the topic To Travel or Invest??? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371426-to-travel-or-invest/#post-4455528 Mon, 23 Feb 2004 04:44:49 +0000 Hi Judi and yack,
I have made up my mind to go travelling next year anyhow but i was just wondering who else has been in similar circumstance.
Judi i already have some properties that are doing well so i am confident that they will continue to improve.
It seems that as Yackadoo said that you really can only get life experience from travelling and…[Read more]

]]> 7cb8e738e79a8dae03a89dda30613c90 bigben replied to the topic +Geared! Where? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371339-geared-where/#post-4454990 Thu, 19 Feb 2004 07:13:47 +0000 Hi Chan,
That is fine i am glad you are happy with the purchase. My spotters fee is going up shortly so that will hit a bit hard…..oh ..woops was i not supposed to let on that you paid me ???? oh well i have typed it now so i guess everybody will know….hehehe secret mens business![:p]

]]> 2ab50b479d59b19c9c89fe7daf73da3e bigben replied to the topic Is it worth it? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371271-is-it-worth-it/page/2/#post-4454591 Wed, 18 Feb 2004 02:41:24 +0000 Hi Ronulas,
Well this is wher you have me beaten see i have no kids. Im only 25 though so maybe down the track i might decide to bring another mini me into the world then i am sure to feel the drain on the funds.

As you guys said you need to invest whatever you can afford and i bet that you are better off than others who did not invest in a…[Read more]

]]> 163b9baeca5c0eb073e94838252baab3 bigben replied to the topic Is it worth it? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371271-is-it-worth-it/#post-4454587 Wed, 18 Feb 2004 00:54:47 +0000 Hi Mini,
Well it seems that the growth that has been achieved has been quite good for a rural area and that is great. I am only to happy when other make money cause i rekon that there is enough out there for all of us and then some!
Well i have been purchasing properties that are basically neutral geared ie cost me $0.Maybe only the shortfall for…[Read more]

]]> 84b9d693a2d956089e447a6878f060f1 bigben replied to the topic Is it worth it? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371271-is-it-worth-it/#post-4454579 Tue, 17 Feb 2004 07:19:12 +0000 Hi Ronulas,
I have to ask if you have had any capital growth in the last 10 years on your 1st property? If not then i will let you in on a secret….you should have spent a little more and bought in a good location and i dare say that in the last 10 years many properties will have almost tripled (or trebbled??)in price!
I certainly hope that your…[Read more]

]]> 074dc51fe88f8443f52f90fcbcef77e7 bigben replied to the topic Is the Dream Gone.... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371161-is-the-dream-gone/#post-4453868 Wed, 11 Feb 2004 01:46:04 +0000 Well here is my 2 cents,
I am 25 and i have a few mates around my age and my brother is 17 and he has mates of that ageand here is what i and he have noticed
That even though i have 2 IP’s and a PPOR that i still seem to be able to go out as often as most of my mates however i do drive the oldest car out of all my mates.They seem to need to have…[Read more]

]]> 8b7485057c9b58f71bfbabb5a438e2c7 bigben replied to the topic Looking for Reno Partner - I will provide finance in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371071-looking-for-reno-partner-i-will-provide-finance/#post-4453298 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 07:03:37 +0000 Hi Roo,
Well i must say that this sounds like a good deal as i have my trade in carpentry and am working for a building company at the moment till i can pull the pin and work for myself on my own projects.
Just one question…..will you pay for my flights and accomodation to fly me to where you are thinking or doing this work……oh how i hope…[Read more]

]]> 6c8c8a19915716b4be170e3b3b679b49 bigben replied to the topic My +ve cash flow property Questions in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371063-my-ve-cash-flow-property-questions/#post-4453265 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 03:16:27 +0000 Hi There Snowy,
well i have to say that you really didn’t sell me on the town and if the rents start to decrease then i will bet my last dollar that values will follow. Pull out now and sow the money into a more fertile field.
But always look at the positive- you will never make that mistake again and it didn’t even cost you money so all is…[Read more]

]]> b0cbd78f313baa36968a2c54030f7ac4 bigben replied to the topic Newcastle in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371037-newcastle/#post-4453097 Thu, 05 Feb 2004 07:11:41 +0000 Well,
I must say that i have been there a few times in the last few weeks and as some of you have said these areas are sort of “low socio economic” however i see this as a window of opportunity as i cannot begin to imagine that these suburbs are going to stay that way when you have $1m properties for sale close by. Looking at sydney then i suppose…[Read more]

]]> 353d0e11c88ffc7e9f937eb3c08d747e bigben replied to the topic Newcastle in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371037-newcastle/#post-4453090 Thu, 05 Feb 2004 05:29:07 +0000 Hey Bluecat,
It sounds like you are looking at this area as well. Just going to pick your brains as i have a few suburbs that i have been concentrating on and these are Tighes Hill,Wickham, Mayfield,Islington,Carrington. What are your thoughts on these suburbs for houses that are still a little undervalued?? [8D]
Prices have gone up considerably…[Read more]

]]> 05a5228b27dd4b214cd1b7234e422bc0 bigben replied to the topic Newcastle in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371037-newcastle/#post-4453088 Thu, 05 Feb 2004 04:48:42 +0000 So,
Do you guys believe that it is riding along on its own merit of is it just surfing sydneys wave?
From my experience the city seems to always be busy and self supporting as Mortgage hunter stated the beaches are the up there with the best of em.
I think that it will always be a desirable place to visit or live and the only thing is that i…[Read more]

]]> 14785955924b390a8e6a43d7922ff10c bigben replied to the topic Profit Program in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370023-profit-program/#post-4444596 Tue, 16 Dec 2003 06:54:18 +0000 Sounds good book me in for one
bmakaroff(at)cordukes.com.au

]]> d0fe7a97d6d0ae740d863b59dd99be14 bigben replied to the topic Profit Program in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4370023-profit-program/#post-4444587 Tue, 16 Dec 2003 03:23:22 +0000 Yeah that sounds good but what is your email??

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