PropertyInvesting.com | Bob Andersen | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/bob-andersen/activity/ Activity feed for Bob Andersen. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:52:47 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 013a7ffb0cd5859602c55b70a495edaf Bob Andersen replied to the topic Development Loans in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404244-development-loans-2/#post-4651926 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:26:57 +0000 Hi,Contact Guy Hewartson, partner of Balmain Commercial. Very good with bank and non bank development finance. Ph 30238700 / 0434073217.

]]> 13c08664bab6eae494e41b0ef4da3529 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Looking for Tax Accountant in Brisbane in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404209-looking-for-tax-accountant-in-brisbane/#post-4651705 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:17:53 +0000 Hi Namz,Tony Hoffman from Hoffman Kelly (Ph 3394 2311) does all my structures, some of which can be quite complicated. He has many investors / developers as clients and is an investor / developer in his own right. 

]]> 67bb4defe3371850dfdef727c454484e Bob Andersen replied to the topic Bob Anderson Development Seminar in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391231-bob-anderson-development-seminar/#post-4576248 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:48:39 +0000 Hi Matt,Maybe my spam eater devoured you. Try bob@propertystrategies.net

]]> 2142183f30a0592b3df8c09df032d958 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Bob Andersons Course in the forum Hi Matt, I haven't run a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397013-bob-andersons-course/#post-4608045 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:16:35 +0000 Hi Matt,I haven't run a live workshop since November 2007. I got a bit busy getting $100M of projects sorted out. I've got a new education + mentoring package I'll be rolling out soon but keep it to yourself. You can email me off my website initially if you have something you want to discuss. 

]]> 81fcac96d1a535d905963f6da9ef83f7 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Bob Anderson Development Seminar in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391231-bob-anderson-development-seminar/#post-4576246 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:04:28 +0000 Hi Matt,I haven't run a live workshop since November 2007. I got a bit busy getting $100M of projects sorted out. I've got a new education + mentoring package I'll be rolling out soon but keep it to yourself. You can email me off my website initially if you have something you want to discuss. 

]]> f4e284416f745bd60cbdae9f6ea1adc0 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Property Investing Networks in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396233-property-investing-networks/#post-4604011 Thu, 28 May 2009 07:20:33 +0000 Roebuck wrote:

Bob Andersen wrote:
Hi Jerome,Have a look at http://www.pingroup.com.au (Property Investors Networking Group).

Hi Bob, Just tried this link, but I get a hosting error message – is the link correct?Thanks

Hi Jerome,I spoke to Terry Playle who is the convenor of PING and he has spoken to the website host had the site is back…[Read more]

]]> d0482139dcbcf7d71964abb3516908e6 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Property Investing Networks in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396233-property-investing-networks/#post-4604007 Wed, 27 May 2009 22:11:12 +0000 Hi Jerome,Have a look at http://www.pingroup.com.au (Property Investors Networking Group).

]]> 8973b7968ad92171aa2f0053085ecb73 Bob Andersen replied to the topic retirement village units in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394719-retirement-village-units/#post-4595613 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:32:06 +0000 Hi RL,These 'pensioner units" or 'senior rental units'  complexes are not technically retirement villages under the various state's Retirement Village Acts. They are rented under a standard residential tenancy agreement and rented to over 55's.Some were developed under a managed investment scheme where you buy units in the trust that owns the…[Read more]

]]> 8c56562fa1898f6b86563dfbfb200472 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Planning for Development in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394705-planning-for-development/#post-4595541 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:14:54 +0000 Hi Carpe,This is the short answer. In capital cities the land component in a unit development typically represents 25% – 35% of total development costs. In other words if the land was unencumbered you would have equity towards project costs of 25% – 35%.Development finance is a bit 'over the shop' at present depending on the financier. I'm still…[Read more]

]]> d9d82dfe31147ca515c5d8871f135622 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Small Development Group in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393981-small-development-group/#post-4591721 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:45:43 +0000 Hi Sydneyboy (and others),Firstly, nothing I say here should be taken as advice. Tim (Mortgage Plus) is right about the stamp duty – at least in Qld and I assume in other states. The CGT can be a future issue when selling later if done at cost price but there are ways of doing it at valuation without triggering a CGT event. Since the investors are…[Read more]

]]> c47f4d27827502a8c6c9e05a01349400 Bob Andersen replied to the topic simple reno question regarding capital gains in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394550-simple-reno-question-regarding-capital-gains/#post-4594748 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:21:51 +0000 Hi Mrs Palmer,I'm not sure if the November issue of Australian Property Investor magazine has hit the news stands yet but your question and others is answered by Julia Hartman (BAN TACS Accountants Pty Ltd) on page 64 in an article titled "Building or Renovating for Profit".

]]> 820f9e96fee5a4d89f2c5a8fe2aff39e Bob Andersen replied to the topic Contract deposits - Each State in the forum Queensland https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391760-contract-deposits-each-state/#post-4579198 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:35:55 +0000 Queensland

]]> f4fe8b95f40af5543321a708b741d27f Bob Andersen replied to the topic New to Property Development - What to do?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391737-new-to-property-development-what-to-do/#post-4579072 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:22:30 +0000 Hi Za,I'm in your backyard and should be able to set you on the right path with development advice and what your options are. I suggest you have a browse of my website and make contact.

]]> d352b788eb1efd745d0a1f0b65a47168 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Contract deposits - Each State in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391760-contract-deposits-each-state/#post-4579193 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:07:52 +0000 Tracey's right. In fact you can have a legally binding contract with no deposit. I've been involved in dozens of no deposit contracts over the years.

]]> dc5d98d982503fc2db130ac972106d77 Bob Andersen replied to the topic developing in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391538-developing/#post-4577922 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:11:16 +0000 Hi Alistair,It appears what you are looking for is a mixture of debt and equity funding. The debt funding could be arranged from conventional sources such as banks etc on an LVR basis as a % of hard costs, total project costs (tpc) or gross realisation value (grv). This is what you would normally use as well as the required equity that you would…[Read more]

]]> 617a100ce570261ce5f630b6d4bcf4c6 Bob Andersen replied to the topic bulk purchases in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390317-bulk-purchases/#post-4571255 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:39:31 +0000 It depends to a great extent on the strength of the market and the product being developed. I'm involved in a 20 x 650 sq.m. lot subdivision on the northern outskirts of Brisbane. DA is about a month away and we already have a one line buyer for all 20 blocks to do house and land packages. The sale price is 10% above valuation. This is b…[Read more]

]]> 4f7839c198a1381fb7c9e62ebc0aeac8 Bob Andersen replied to the topic semi and duplex in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391279-semi-and-duplex/#post-4576509 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:18:49 +0000 Yep!

]]> a11541de68e56b188dad8eda0661e15f Bob Andersen replied to the topic External Plumbing Costs for two Units in the forum Hi Andy, I'm a developer not https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391274-external-plumbing-costs-for-two-units/#post-4576498 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:43:03 +0000 Hi Andy,I'm a developer not a plumber but perhaps the quote included the fees Council charge for connection to a live sewer. This fee can vary greatly from council to council but in my part of the world is about $3,500 per unit. With sewer being about $100 per linear metre that would equate roughly to your quote.

]]> 7c3ef7086691a413770512e97367c22b Bob Andersen replied to the topic semi and duplex in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391279-semi-and-duplex/#post-4576507 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:35:48 +0000 Hi AO,Semi-detached, duplex and sometimes dual occupancy are terms used to describe two homes, usually on seperate titles, connected by a common party wall.

]]> 1fdf4184cb86e487a0499cb39981dbb8 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Bob Anderson Development Seminar in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391231-bob-anderson-development-seminar/#post-4576243 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:34:03 +0000 Hi,

Thanks for asking. I have included below what is included. there is plenty of info on the website http://www.propertystrategies.net

The workshop is aimed at investors making the step up to developing their own investments thereby acquiring them at absolute developers cost and to either sell them at a cash profit or hold them as a long term i…[Read more]

]]> b2e8312ca2914c86dd46ceff6815856b Bob Andersen replied to the topic Bob Anderson Development Seminar in the forum Hi, Thanks for asking. I https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391231-bob-anderson-development-seminar/#post-4576243 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:34:03 +0000 Hi,

Thanks for asking. I have included below what is included. there is plenty of info on the website http://www.propertystrategies.net

The workshop is aimed at investors making the step up to developing their own investments thereby acquiring them at absolute developers cost and to either sell them at a cash profit or hold them as a long term i…[Read more]

]]> 2b1ffdf4f45dd9603834628fa79e1e16 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Bob Anderson Development Seminar in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391231-bob-anderson-development-seminar/#post-4576243 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:34:03 +0000 Hi,Thanks for asking. I have included below what is included. there is plenty of info on the website http://www.propertystrategies.net The workshop is aimed at investors making the step up to developing their own investments thereby acquiring them at absolute developers cost and to either sell them at a cash profit or hold them as a long term i…[Read more]

]]> f91c6c0b14496bf136cc53b6ec0a87c3 Bob Andersen replied to the topic science of property options in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391246-science-of-property-options/#post-4576299 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:38:58 +0000 Hi,I've seen the ads and website since they first started advertising. Anyone would think they had just 'discovered' options. I've been using them for 25 years. An hour with a good property lawyer will teach you plenty about options at about 4% of the cost.Jenman also had something to say about them THE HEARTY DROVER'S PIEStay away from 'The…[Read more]

]]> fa3e85ab64270bd15c226092fc7167bb Bob Andersen replied to the topic GST credit for land in House & Land Package in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391192-gst-credit-for-land-in-house-land-package/#post-4576078 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:43:26 +0000 Hi Greg,Don't panic. Remember what GST stands for – goods and services – not income.

]]> acb19b68364dd86b9b6faacb6d33997b Bob Andersen replied to the topic GST credit for land in House & Land Package in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391192-gst-credit-for-land-in-house-land-package/#post-4576074 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:52:14 +0000 Hi Bundy,I'll assume the land you are buying is new, direct from the developer, and not 'secondhand'. "Secondhand ' land would not be effected by GST. I also assume you have a contract for the land and a building contract with a builder. The land developer and the builder might or might not be the same entity.As you are probably aware the bu…[Read more]

]]> 42dcbebb7e33a089b8757f7b95180dfe Bob Andersen replied to the topic Accountants and how do you find a property savvy one? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391088-accountants-and-how-do-you-find-a-property-savvy-one/#post-4575595 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:00:40 +0000 Hi,See my earlier comment in this post. Chan & Naylor have their head office in Sydney.

]]> 5b13eaf54c6c61496b7d80544aebfa98 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Apportioning mortgage/title to incomes in the forum Hi akeiva, You seem to be https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391183-apportioning-mortgagetitle-to-incomes/#post-4576000 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:26:43 +0000 Hi akeiva,You seem to be confused between an investment property and undertaking a development project. Forget negative and positive gearing, that has to do with investment properties. You are proposing to undertake a development with the expectations of making a profit. It's the profit (hopefully) you will pay income tax on – when it is r…[Read more]

]]> 0320a946078c46a2f607bfa48fa09a1f Bob Andersen replied to the topic Co-Develop in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391176-co-develop/#post-4575965 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:58:41 +0000 Hi,I'm not sure if this crowd has any connection to the previously mentioned Co-develop Australia but you really have to wonder about a website spruiking for property development clients where no names or background experience is given. And if they're not connected why would they ever use such a tainted name? As a Brisbane developer of 27 years e…[Read more]

]]> 4e8a21e80c5c3894eadbc7db08a6b32f Bob Andersen replied to the topic Insight Investment SCAM or What??? in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391172-insight-investment-scam-or-what/#post-4575940 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:38:05 +0000 Hi Clovies,I'm not sure if this is the same crew as The Insight Group which is featured strongly as scammers on Neil Jenmans site http://www.jenman.com.au.

]]> f544a797d9be2eaea8b2ac91063cbf37 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Land and environment court in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391132-land-and-environment-court/#post-4575776 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:10:47 +0000 Hi AO,The Land and Environment Court, the Planning and Environment Court (different titles in different states) is best known as the final arbitrator when there is a dispute regarding a development application (approval). It can be triggered by an applicant who lodged the DA application or an objector who doesn't agree with a council decision in…[Read more]

]]> e793f04e841f0b29bc8b1e33ee6db607 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Can we really earn $$ from buying off the plan ??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391119-can-we-really-earn-from-buying-off-the-plan/#post-4575732 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:12:30 +0000 Hi Ming,I agree with Marc's summation. What you're proposing is speculation, not investment. If you really want undertake this I would strongly advise that you 1. undertake research to ascertain the likelihood of prices continuing to rise. 2. are financially capable of settling if you can't on sell.Remember if you do on sell you will have to take…[Read more]

]]> b96228dbd8d45f87b34c3ff3e2fcd57f Bob Andersen replied to the topic Has anyone been to workshop from "Positive Property Strategies"? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391094-has-anyone-been-to-workshop-from-positive-property-strategies/#post-4575608 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:53:20 +0000 Hi s,If you want to email me from my website I'll be happy to forward you as many referrals as you want.I only occassionally run property development workshops and purposely keep them small and interactive. With over 400 properties in the pipelene 98% of my business is developing property.

]]> 5ce0f2f6dabdae4c062c98f3f7ad6d7d Bob Andersen replied to the topic Accountants and how do you find a property savvy one? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391088-accountants-and-how-do-you-find-a-property-savvy-one/#post-4575589 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:19:48 +0000 Hi Jillster,I would recommend Chan and Naylor http://www.chan-naylor.com.au ph.  9510 2277 orGatherum Goss & Associates http://www.gatherum-goss.com ph 8813 0162 Bob AndersenPositive Property Strategieshttp://www.propertystrategies.net

]]> 480f083ac46c3ec9c43adfb4d5f1597c Bob Andersen replied to the topic Claiming interest on refinancing in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391041-claiming-interest-on-refinancing/#post-4575398 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:10:18 +0000 Hi Scottybe,In your example you cannot claim the interest as a legitimate deduction on that part of the loan to do with your pool or trip to Greece (non investment related expenses). Some LOC's let you split the loan into a number of seperate personal and investment accounts to help you seperate tax deductable and non tax deductable usage.As to…[Read more]

]]> 0b0e4f8345f5c82b010cdfd18fa6e984 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Developing within a Trust? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391063-developing-within-a-trust/#post-4575516 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:49:33 +0000 Hi Anita,Terry is right.An important thing to think about is dependent on whether you intend to sell the properties or hold for investment. There are different implications in regards to GST, CGT and income tax if you are a developer who sells or an investor who holds. Different structures are required to maximise the various taxation outcomes,…[Read more]

]]> a06f887826271cd72147534408709b7e Bob Andersen replied to the topic joint ventures in the forum Hi Heather, Rob Balanda, the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390879-joint-ventures-5/#post-4574530 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:15:31 +0000 Hi Heather,Rob Balanda, the Gold Coast property lawyer, has a CD on joint ventures. Also you might find some useful information on my website http://www.propertystrategies.net

]]> e8cd492736c99db10c3d50c491d7e611 Bob Andersen replied to the topic Any one have advice on how to become a part time property developer in the forum Hi Johann, Congratulations https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390907-any-one-have-advice-on-how-to-become-a-part-time-property-developer/#post-4574656 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:58:59 +0000 Hi Johann,Congratulations on your first property investment. I have been a developer and investor for 27 years and done properly, property development can be very rewarding. Property development requires knowledge, time and money although it's not absolutely necessary that you have all three. For example you might have knowledge and time but might…[Read more]

]]> 150af0110427a514d009083f4ea0ad6f Bob Andersen replied to the topic Sell to Developer or develop myself in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389971-sell-to-developer-or-develop-myself/#post-4569506 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 09:39:05 +0000 Hi Carpe,Joint ventures are always an option when you have substantial equity and are short on experience but the best financial outcome is always derived when you develop the project yourself. Not only that, its downright challenging and satisfying. Successful property development requires time, experience and money. When you are short of any of…[Read more]

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