You’re right, Leila. Although no cross words have been exchanged, there is a moody silence between us. He is a 6’2″ (wide and tall), intimidating, butt-crack-revealing dimwit. This is not just my experience but also that of the two previous owners of my house dating back to 1985.

Not only has he managed to breed (three…[Read more]

The one vice left in your life is that cigarette you have with a cup of tea when you get home before you get tea on,…[Read more]

… this post got me thinking about what we used to do as children to prepare for xmas (other than shopping). Whatever happened to paper chains? My sisters and I used to make these go for miles. And, what about the snowflakes you used to make by folding paper several times over, nicking out little bits with scissors (under parental…[Read more]

Welcome to the PI forum!

I’ve had a two bedroom unit in Stuart Park as an investment property since 1998 (nearly 7 years). Prior to leaving Darwin I lived in Darwin, Stuart Park and Parap.

Any knowledge I can offer is only through experience. As far as the state of the market, I can only share my observations. There has been very…[Read more]

I’m in pretty much the same boat as you. I’ve estimated that $50,000 will get me the extension that I want which includes living space, kitchen and a face-lift for the bathroom.

In addition to your detail though, I have about $150,000 in equity on the house and am positive that the $50,000 spent could simply be added to the sale…[Read more]

I’m onto my third property manager in Darwin – signed last week. (No results yet in finding a tenant or even communication about efforts they are making). They seem to be the most expensive (ie. 10.5% & 1.5 wks rent up front) but going by the last two I’m hoping it’s worth it.

I don’t know if I can mention by name the two…[Read more]

With the current tenant & PM troubles I’m having with my existing IP I don’t know if I could bring myself to invest in either Rokeby or Risdon Vale or surrounding suburbs.

I certainly can’t afford to invest in New Town again – as much as I’d like to. There are still a couple of affordable properties in Goodwood and Moonah…[Read more]

With four little kiddies already you could just about open your own school soon!

I’ve only got one IP too (and PPOR) but study the Real Estate guide religiously amongst other things. Always on the lookout but equally disheartened knowing how cheap places were just a couple of years ago. Hindsight *sigh*…

ps. Was…[Read more]

[lmao]

That’s social suicide!!! (His, that is)

Hobart (New Town). Moved here to go to Uni 7 years ago and still haven’t finished [blush2].

Where are you?

Your dropping your own son off at school reminded me of a morning we were running late for work and school. Normally I drop him off half way so as long as no-one’s watching I still get a kiss on the cheek goodbye.

This particular morning, to avoid being late to class I took him right up to the front door. Kids everywhere (all boys…[Read more]

My reference to “now we’re going gay” was about the developing conversation between WallFlower and MA. If my post could be interpreted by anyone as offensive I apologise. I simply mentioned it as another term used to generalise groups of people.

My giant baby is 14 (last Saturday). With a bit of struggling he still let’s his old…[Read more]

I am a single mother (14 year veteran – times are interesting [blink]). I also drink, smoke, eat, pay bills, work, have a car, etc, and got a $600 bonus the other day. Back to the original question by diclem – this money is going towards two new tyres for my car (had a blow-out on Saturday) and two tons of wood to get us…[Read more]

10.5% and 1.5 weeks rent !!!

The dramas experienced with other PM’s recently in Darwin has made me desperate[crying]. If this mob actually ‘manage’ my IP I’m willing to pay.

(that’s it… that’s all I wanted to say).

Some of us WERE eating… [puke]

Another one please… [cigar]

Must have had something other than hair transplanted !!!

[specs]

It’s Friday afternoon, I’ve just been volunteered to finish a job that will take about another TEN HOURS to do, I have a headache (yes, yes… self-inflicted)… need I go on.

I just wish the boss could see the green in me…

Maybe I’ll tell him it’s contagious…

… and can be fatal … and ‘bits’ drop off before you…[Read more]

It feels like I’ve been wandering aimlessly through the forum since the changes… but then I do that anyway [evo]

My reaction to the first reply to your question was exactly the same as yours. [blink]

I loitered on this site for weeks before I was game to post a question. I’m sorry your experience so far hasn’t been the tolerant and welcoming reception most people experience.

I currently live in Tassie and welcome any discussion on our fine…[Read more]

The front cover states that if it is not the original document (ie. numbered and in colour) then it may not constitute a legal document.

[hmm]

I love the saying too (never heard it before).

I’ve just started to manage my IP myself and got the Residential Tenancy Agreement from the Real Estate Institute office in that state. They charge a fee of $20.

bj

Are you serious about the stickers being banned – ante-snort policy ???

[cigar]

Hailing from Hobart. (Ex Darwin/Melbourne/Canberra).

ps. I used to work in Nth Melbourne and often got lunch from the Vic Markets. Going back about 15 years but I bet it’s still the same.

Just had to cancel my morning tea. [puke]

I guess, until the powers that be decide to let us have some chat room type set up, this thread should do the job in the meantime.

I knew I came to work today for a reason!

[gossip]

It depends whether you live near the property or not.

A little of my own experience as a warning for you tho’…

I have a unit in Darwin but live in Tassie. I recently had new tenants go in, so had a new condition report done. It was noted that one of the kitchen windows stick when closing. The request for maintenance was to…[Read more]

However, being in Tassie, our fearless ex-leader has proved a great inspiration for others – it was reported that there was a 300% increase in calls to the Quit…[Read more]

You are correct and I apologise. I guess I used the expression because amid the wealth of knowledge on this and other forums I often do feel slightly dumber than average in the property game.

Won’t happen again… [withstupid]

Being a ‘spunk’ only helps so much!
Smoking is not that easy to give up after all.
I no longer want to be ‘put down’ at 37 (so young)
Mum and Dad wouldn’t really have put me up for adoption.

[cigar]

I see enough ‘lol’ replies on my 13 year-old’s msnchat to be bothered seeing them here.

I visit this forum and Somersoft equally – but for different reasons. I find Somersoft contributions more complex (and usually a tad out of my depth [blink]) but what I do understand I trust as being from a reliable source.

This…[Read more]

My neighbour and I have mirror-image, 99 year old houses. Together we sanded and polished the floors of two rooms in both houses and our halls. Although it was the second least enjoyable renovation job I’ve done to date, over a four day long weekend, the results were fantastic. Fortunately, he has a friend who is a professional…[Read more]

You’re a long way from home. Hope you haven’t turned away from the ‘Soft’ option.

[sick]

And those evil-looking, squinty eyes – mysterious perhaps.

Truly… your ears are the least of your problems.

[ears]

Thanks Elves. I’ll check with them too.

Feeling uplifted already… [lmao]

Period of notice – never thought of that. I’ll will advise them of my intentions tomorrow and so be more informed.

Trust account – I was just going to give them the loan account numbers and have it paid in directly. Is there a reason why it has to be a ‘trust’ account. Or is that just required for the bond…[Read more]

Dang good lookin’ avatar ya got there…

I confess that I did lie about my age on the member profile [sneaky] – BUT NOT THAT MUCH !!!

People… [love]

Chill [smoking]

Excuse me, Admin… YO! Admin.

Why am I junior? I put in a birth date (that wasn’t 2004 [mad] but it’s still there.

Why am I a ‘junior’ member ?? [ohno2]

Bet I’m older than you sonny.

Thank you Mr Admin.

[lmao]

You and your property can be their investment.

The deal I made with my parents was that the deposit they provide to make the purchase possible paid back to them on the sale of the property PLUS a percentage on that amount being the…[Read more]

I’m like you in never being able to save. Only in the last 3 months have I taken advise from several real estate/money type books (originating from Richest Man In Babylon I think) to pay myself first by transferring 10% of my wage into a separate account.

I honestly am yet to feel the effects of not having that money on hand.…[Read more]

Sorry… been ‘riddling’ all afternoon.