https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/brookelea/activity/ Activity feed for brookelea. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:05:18 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 26c4ee8ac5c782dce3ea1f16c67283f1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392963-joint-sewerage-drains/#post-4585947 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:55:03 +0000 oh that is priceless!!  thanks!!

]]> f9501ae4a71a562c7ea7ee2962b5b067 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392963-joint-sewerage-drains/#post-4585945 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:02:50 +0000 i contacted yarra valley water and they informed me that it was the owner's responsibility..but in our case, the sewerage is shared between two properties and therefore the costs are 50/50..the neighbour refuses to pay as he does not live in the house.. he wants to develop the property..i  had to pay – a small fortune!!  i have been told that i h…[Read more]

]]> 0ab77040edcc50b60c165c01d19887c6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392963-joint-sewerage-drains/#post-4585943 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:05:42 +0000 anyone??

]]> 51adfffbf643f2fc2e1b96c3e84ec46a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392780-what-was-your-upbringing-like/#post-4585258 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:21:01 +0000 no financial literacy in any sense.  my father owned two pharmacies and pretty much invested NONE of his profits.   i only became interested in investing (which i am yet to do) simply due to meeting people on incomes 1/3 of mine and owning properties.  my mother taught me how to spend without any caution!!  even in her tender age of 70, she stil…[Read more]

]]> 27fabb22e4930232511d117ab8f2764f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392703-kitchen-paint/#post-4584582 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:53:58 +0000 i've branded myself  in vain??  sounds like a product that i want to use..  hope bunnings stocks it..  thanks!!

]]> ffb10d94b34a536985b6d5eeaeb51809 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392703-kitchen-paint/#post-4584580 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:36:34 +0000 thanks for that jeff!!   hopefully my "beef branding" will only last for a few weeks..   thanks for the tip on the aloe too

]]> e645a7a46c45fa6ac7a718331fd8ce2e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392542-stamp-duty-18/#post-4583813 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:16:08 +0000 thanks raddles..     my parents have bought this soon to be completed unit and the builder has yet to subdivide the land for title purposes..   i'm still wondering if they have to pay stamp duty given that it is still being built..

]]> 7c47018bac9a8227df59ff81c6bafbc0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392443-subject-to-visa/#post-4583363 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:39:09 +0000 yes,  i read the contract today – it also gave a time frame of 4 weeks..  the house has only been on the market for a day!!  i'm afraid that my parents might be in for a rude shock..pinknic, it sounds very odd to me too.. 

]]> e207295f1cf964809baf610ded7d5e55 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392443-subject-to-visa/#post-4583360 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:52:45 +0000 sorry if i wasn't clear about what kind of visa..    the family who bought it are from china and have purchased it for their daughter who is studying in australia..  the real estate agent informed my parents that one cannot purchase a property unless they are a resident (permanent)..    he also assured them that this is common and that there shou…[Read more]

]]> 29df5e34ebb091dba2717f52db223091 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390809-mac-users/#post-4574222 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:08 +0000 no michael, it's not the dark side, you have come to the light!!

]]> 2ba389e25c66ee9b0cae8281d3b43f60 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392260-words-of-mouth-with-century-21-and-barry-plant/#post-4582490 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:14:08 +0000 i rented a property through barry plant and in the 5 years that i lived there, not one property mananger had come through the property.. no inspections, no contact and only 1 increase in rent..as a tenant, it was great..  

]]> bd1535f5289b4d42f811adc4c586e05a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392211-rba-decision/#post-4582282 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:43:53 +0000 i really should be getting used to this..

]]> 40fd768f03e73a6088b62aec9ab338f9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392211-rba-decision/#post-4582280 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:27:59 +0000 will all banks raise their rates??

]]> cfc59055b280c7ec56438f7273e01e9e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390809-mac-users/#post-4574217 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:27:13 +0000 i'm having the same problem..i guess the simple pc platform cannot withstand the superiority of the mac..

]]> ee39fbb2f78c6a44edabc9e2e98b10bb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392094-worst-property-mistake-ever/#post-4581600 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:24:55 +0000 this is actually my brother's biggest booboo.. had an opportunity to buy a house in canterbury (melbourne) in 1987 for $150,000..instead bought in bulleen for $140,000..house in canterbury is now worth over $2 mil..house in bulleen is worth $420,000..all because he was afraid of borrowing the extra $10,000.. lucky for him his house in bulleen is f…[Read more]

]]> ef79d033d7f66bee7c32b326facf9571 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390643-wealthscore-how-did-you-go/page/4/#post-4573167 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:24:37 +0000 we need to set up a "save brookelea fund"..have scored a whopping -501might not live out the end of the day..

]]> 0b5c2393dcc138c31c97acb6e61ada88 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391733-hello-everyone-2/#post-4579051 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:13:00 +0000 And that's just one item. What else do you do; how's the cakes and bottled water?? [/quote]ok, you asked:  croissant with ham and cheese – breakfast ritual and two lattes                            lunch – depends on the mood but typically either yum cha or japanese, sometimes a parma and chips                           dinner – i typically cook…[Read more]

]]> ccc293fa927a6a8889dcafda52dc7ea4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391733-hello-everyone-2/#post-4579048 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:23:41 +0000 thanks la aussie.. i drink at least 4-5 lattes a day.. could be greatly beneficial in both cost and health

]]> 2463c259a37e19fc27e5df6f49cbbc40 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391729-removing-ceramic-tiles/#post-4579022 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:18:26 +0000 scott, so funny!!  i had a good chuckle over your statement..tools, thanks..  now just must convince the husband

]]> 45f093b591cc9c8c1df0bff038ac67ae https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391733-hello-everyone-2/#post-4579043 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:35:39 +0000 thanks everyone for the responses..i'm a shocking consumer..  hell even my sister in law just bought her 3rd property and i make almost three times what she makes and have pretty much nothing to show for it.. the more i read the posts here, the more i realise that it's not about the income but about financial awareness and astuteness..i will s…[Read more]

]]> a3110fc49ba588840d0e072218e1e184 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391729-removing-ceramic-tiles/#post-4579018 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:17:47 +0000 it's a concrete floor tools..

]]> 857053c9be478845a427866348603f41 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391733-hello-everyone-2/#post-4579038 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:11:21 +0000 hi smj, am interested in reading the book but feel that it might just confuse me and really cement my relative poverty..does the book have any advice on purchasing property when you have debts??

]]> cca388384db82c1cc84c632be2984193 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391729-removing-ceramic-tiles/#post-4579015 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:33:06 +0000 thanks scott..my only concern is that i will end up having a small part of my room uncarpeted (around the doorway and probably around the window frame) and it may end up looking odd..but i agree that laying the carpet on the tiles would be the most efficient way to go..

]]> 66c44e4a14b41c1c2c17bcaba9a944e7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391392-glass-pilkington/#post-4576993 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:58:42 +0000 thanks guys. i'm not sure if it's comfort plus tools.my frames are all wooden and some places that i have rang only deal with aluminium frames.all i do know is that this will be one very costly exercise

]]> 0a18146d4d602a9bc01ec6664fb77bb6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391392-glass-pilkington/#post-4576990 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:18:15 +0000 the glass that insulates against the cold and heat.my house is going to get incredibly hot during summer due to the windows, and lose a lot of heat in the winter.i read in the paper that the new pilkington glass has some type of thermal protection.  i'm sure that there would be other types too, i'm just unaware of them.

]]> c63097e50cc7bd2198ec792822fa2114 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391392-glass-pilkington/#post-4576988 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:57:49 +0000 even with changing the frames was it cheaper?how many ml is commercial glass?could be a more viable option.thanks 

]]> 422da4009da4a963fd0250e4c82d2a63 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390999-expensive-weddings-yet-high-mortgages/page/2/#post-4575158 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:03:44 +0000 diclem, there were around 200 people at the baptism.it was hell choosing a gift knowing what the parents were paying!

]]> 6262385adeb987d4051fab30d1650f83 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390999-expensive-weddings-yet-high-mortgages/#post-4575150 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:45:40 +0000 i went to my nephew's baptism on saturday, the cost of the reception per head – $150excessive?i had home bbq's for my childrens

]]> 55e103be4942640d50556aae9ba3e7d1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390587-revoking-finance/#post-4572849 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:50:11 +0000 update on the situation.when they revoked the finance, they did it because of where both houses are positioned, outer northern suburbs of melbourne.what they forgot is that she actually works at the bank part time as a clerk.when they were reminded, they relented!define ethics?

]]> 9410de7c974a69f4568da72d7ee20e87 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390587-revoking-finance/#post-4572846 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:16:38 +0000 this is terrible!what does that mean for her??does she lose the house and her deposit?

]]> 1e7ee3fb622b250c31d8c0c5b7b233e4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390577-kitchen-benchtop-renos/#post-4572776 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:44:05 +0000 hi boshy,  my brother in law recently relaminated his benchtops, inexpensive and they look great. hope this helps.  he has also used the granite transformations product on two of the benchtops, inexpensive but they look a million dollars.  tenant was happy.

]]> 30d7ee90155d6f69507fa940a4b05ea8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390587-revoking-finance/#post-4572843 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:16:46 +0000 thanks don.. i spoke with her and all the documentation was completed.. they are on an 90 day settlement and have found out less than 2 weeks before actual settlement date..what does this all mean for her?  does she lose the house?

]]> 4ca6ee47086fed08f5c2108ec16b7456 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390331-construction-loan-delays/#post-4571324 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:49:46 +0000 From any experience I have had with brokers, I have found them to be frustrating and condescending.Buyers frustrations are valid and real and brokers really need to be more in tune with these frustrations and fears.I really wish more brokers took into account the buyers fears and frustrations, instead of procrastinating.

]]> 03c9854b5ec6ee7da468a380efb152c1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/10/#post-4524835 Mon, 14 May 2007 02:37:12 +0000 2007 Golf..

]]> d74441af1649e7f50b1c6e92ce99d342 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388873-latte-factor/#post-4564172 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:38:48 +0000 i wouldn't  call a good coffee an 'unnecessary expense'!!vital to my life.. i probably spend around $20 per day on good coffee.. let alone just spending a small fortune on a coffee machine.. coffee beans are around $48 per kg too..add good quality italian hot chocolate to that too..

]]> 769407e4132c44724c71eba131b868b7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389294-my-solicitor-wants-me-to-release-the-deposit-120-days-before-settlement/#post-4566234 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:03:00 +0000 raddles, i spoke with my new solicitor today.. they (the two of them) found 4 faults with the contract and have placed an objection to the release of the deposit..the world is so much nicer when you are surrounded by competent ppl!!btw, i refused to pay the first solicitor because of the myriad of mistakes he made – he agreed to no payment..thanks…[Read more]

]]> 60c4f918ea36b9c80dab7c7618858fb8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389294-my-solicitor-wants-me-to-release-the-deposit-120-days-before-settlement/#post-4566232 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:49:24 +0000 i'm in victoria and it was not part of the contract..i just found out from my former incompetent solicitor that he has been sitting on section 27 and the titles for over 28 days..i was never informed about this.. he also just rang me and told me that i had to release the deposit by tomorrow the latest..he never informed me that he had received…[Read more]

]]> 9e0d14d1394ce8a880179bcdadc006d5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389294-my-solicitor-wants-me-to-release-the-deposit-120-days-before-settlement/#post-4566231 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:49:22 +0000 i'm in victoria and it was not part of the contract..i just found out from my former incompetent solicitor that he has been sitting on section 27 and the titles for over 28 days..i was never informed about this.. he also just rang me and told me that i had to release the deposit by tomorrow the latest..he never informed me that he had received…[Read more]

]]> 15e0ed0e8cf666a6db3f4e7f21fc9e4e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389294-my-solicitor-wants-me-to-release-the-deposit-120-days-before-settlement/#post-4566227 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:33:10 +0000 our solicitor just sacked me!! he said that i was dodgy and unethical for not wanting to release the $44,000 deposit 120 days early.. he can't work for me but the question still stands – can the vendor force me to hand over the deposit long before settlement?

]]> 5dc4300fd0650ba855d744081ce18968 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389233-vendors-solicitor-refuses-to-accept-deposit-bond/#post-4565966 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:10:21 +0000 thanks wayne.and yes raddles, mt waverly isn't far at all.i'm currently living in surrey hills so its only around a 15 min drive.thanks again:)

]]> a09848a1a053b850646ee96f3303f77c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389233-vendors-solicitor-refuses-to-accept-deposit-bond/#post-4565962 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:37:33 +0000 thanks guys. it would seem that i am at risk of losing a divine little property in the inner east of melbourne.raddles, i rang the solicitor's firm, and was advised that john sier no longer practises law.thanks

]]> 36bf55b76dde2c868d5070a71f17dd16 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389233-vendors-solicitor-refuses-to-accept-deposit-bond/#post-4565958 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:37:54 +0000 thanks raddles,i'm in victoria. actually i don't think my solicitor knows anything!  he claims that he has a wealth of experience but so far, i haven't seen any evidence to support this.i will ring the law society in victoria and also try to find a decent solicitor in melbourne.maybe someone on this list may know of someone.

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