PropertyInvesting.com | CanberraClaire | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/canberraclaire/activity/ Activity feed for CanberraClaire. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:23:53 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 eeaa3b5ed33b914c63b967ac483d701a CanberraClaire replied to the topic Buyers agent/property investment services in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5010999-buyers-agentproperty-investment-services/#post-5012775 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 05:55:53 +0000 Hi Jerry

Buyers agents all work differently, but yes they charge the buyer for their services in assisting with the purchasing side. Some have a commission fee basis, some a fixed fee basis. Some charge whether you buy or not, others only if successful. You’d be best asking Metropole directly, and yes it’s on top of the commission the other agent…[Read more]

]]> 997dfc7fd5b8b2c3405d31044d22b134 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4996458 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:23:54 +0000 Tues 18th Nov, Civic Library at 7pm

This month is the last of our meetings for the year. Which means it’s your last chance to come along and meet like-minded others! Please come along for a presentation on putting smart offers together to increase your chances of securing your next property. Our presenter is, well, me.

In my role as a Canberra…[Read more]

]]> ad76491de399ed68fa0b510e737e127f CanberraClaire replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4995712 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:53:55 +0000 ACT meeting: Tues 21st October, 7pm at Civic library (next to Canberra Theatre)

We are thrilled to have John Chamberlain from Lexmerca Lawyers to help us understand all things conveyancing. What actually happens on settlement day? You end up with a cheque or a set of keys, and this ‘settlement’ process just happens… sometimes things go wrong…[Read more]

]]> 26802659727049d395d6484ff79a655a CanberraClaire replied to the topic How to find blocks of units? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4991254-how-to-find-blocks-of-units/#post-4994566 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:45:05 +0000 Agree with the comments above, it’s not your average sale and in each town/area they’ll usually be a few key people who are interested in them. Many are traded off-market, so I’d suggest getting out there and talking to agents about it rather than a fruitless search online.

]]> c59643d0866f78d6cb4e21f8f9392126 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Has anyone used PS Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd based in South Melbourne? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4994513-has-anyone-used-ps-corporation-aust-pty-ltd-based-in-south-melbourne/#post-4994565 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:40:12 +0000 Welcome to the forums twiggymcg.

That does seem high, and may take up some of your profits. It depends how much, and how willing are you to share that profit for the experience?
I don’t know the company but I’d suggest looking around at other service providers who can also put you in the right direction. If you can find a buyers agent down there…[Read more]

]]> 36494f3415523181967dcb81f8311316 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4994429 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 01:35:47 +0000 ACT meeting: Tues 16th September, 7pm at civic library (next to Canberra Theatre)

This month we are hosting Scott Bamford, from Greencap who are run off their feet doing asbestos assessments at the moment across town.
It’s a hot topic locally, and while we are waiting to hear the Government’s decision on the future of identified Mr Fluffy homes,…[Read more]

]]> 4d80955150a6e01d62f3a5b1dbbf325a CanberraClaire replied to the topic Positive Property Investments in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993433-positive-property-investments/#post-4993651 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 04:16:29 +0000 Goro, didn’t mean to cause you offence, just stating that the assumed capital growth in mining towns appeared to be optimistic at best. If your company is not the mining town promoters, then my comments are not relevant to your particular company. House and land packages tend to be sold as a ‘solution’ as opposed to buying land and then building…[Read more]

]]> e13fb39c8d31f3ebb712df744e0ba42b CanberraClaire replied to the topic Family fallout - it's become very messy. Forced to sell,,, in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993498-family-fallout-its-become-very-messy-forced-to-sell/#post-4993642 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:56:18 +0000 Glad to hear they can move on, staying there may have been a daily reminder for them of the ill-will going around. There’s more to houses than mortgages after all.
Very sorry to hear your parents had to go through that, at least you’ve been searching for answers to help as best you can.

]]> e7e3f2ed6455422f631c830319251d76 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Personal title, company or trust for my first investment property? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993503-personal-title-company-or-trust-for-my-first-investment-property/#post-4993625 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:09:47 +0000 It’s great that you’re thinking about the end game now.
You might also like to find out about testamentary trusts if you’re concerned about estate planning, they activate as part of your will and might you help with passing on assets in the most advantageous way.

It’s not a black/white choice either, you can start off investing in your own name…[Read more]

]]> 046565ec251db4786a7611f1055f4a3d CanberraClaire replied to the topic Positive Property Investments in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993433-positive-property-investments/#post-4993624 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:01:11 +0000 I’ve seen their huge ads in property mags. Selling a solution, and focusing on areas in, or close to, mining towns from what I’ve seen. If it’s the same crew, the spiel also assumes capital growth forecast on sustained and growing demand for various mining commodities. Not my thing, so I haven’t got a lot to add here sorry, but the fact they have…[Read more]

]]> 970b08adcf7641ef2e0a7dedf0958dc7 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Building & selling on land you do not own in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993613-building-selling-on-land-you-do-not-own/#post-4993623 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:51:32 +0000 Are you thinking of doing a creative deal, or is this for someone you know?

You can use options to control property, have a chat to your ‘Legal Person’ to find out the fine print and the clauses you’d want to put in there. You’ll need the land owner’s permission to submit the paperwork to plan and build, but yes it can be done as far as I’m…[Read more]

]]> 282ae964bb045107f5d1e21a6686ec02 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Convert the garage to make a income property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4992369-convert-the-garage-to-make-a-income-property/#post-4993611 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:42:42 +0000 Whatever you end up doing, also consider the end game. Not only the impact on CGT exemption of your own home, but who the property will sell to. As an investor considering the purchase, I’d like to see that the great yield is backed up by attracting quality tenants, consistently. I’m always wary of mixing personal and investment decisions. Just a thought.

]]> c1b0f06ab8d727dc405a4edb35058b9f CanberraClaire replied to the topic Where to go after buying 2 X 2BR Units... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993593-where-to-go-after-buying-2-x-2br-units/#post-4993610 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:23:48 +0000 Hi JohnnyP

You have done a great job of getting two properties by the age of 21, and now you have exposure to market growth in that area. I’m guessing since you’ve renovated them and are holding them, you’re looking to keep holding them for the long term? If so, you’ve got many years ahead to see a few cycles of growth in Adelaide that will…[Read more]

]]> 81d22f4546ce93059e7f778e1234b734 CanberraClaire replied to the topic Be VERY careful who you listen to for advice on structuring/tax. in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4993377-be-very-careful-who-you-listen-to-for-advice-on-structuringtax/#post-4993605 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:28:15 +0000 I guess at the end of the day, they’re passing their opinion off as fact. Dangerous, yes. Outside their scope, certainly.
Couldn’t agree with you more about who to listen to, but so many accountants are narrowly trained that unless they’re heavily investing themselves, I wouldn’t go near them for structuring advice either!

]]> 9bb1aebe371ee8d60964713c0aaf4e6e CanberraClaire changed their profile picture https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/297108/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:15:47 +0000 086c354dbbdd80a1e53d7ecd679564eb CanberraClaire changed their profile picture https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/297096/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:41:11 +0000 a426c32451f4c03218309928faa9fbe4 CanberraClaire's profile was updated https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/297095/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:37:43 +0000 14f13896787cbb4365fe92c22a761279 pazza replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4993419 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:14:25 +0000 August meeting: Tuesday 19th Aug, Civic Library 7pm

We resume our monthly meetings with a focus on getting the fundamentals right.

This month we’ll be hearing from one of our own attendees who has been studying furiously into the techniques used by ‘hotspotting’ gurus. Serena will share with us her findings, allowing you to leverage off her…[Read more]

]]> 96103fc5690bd9fcc24f651ccd08ccb7 pazza replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4991612 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:43:13 +0000 Meeting date: Tues 17th June at 7pm
This month’s topic: Investing in USA, and Property Options

This month we are hearing from Dean McCormack, who has recently returned from the land of opportunity – the US of course.
He’ll be outlining his own personal strategy for starting to invest in the US residential market, and will demonstrate how he is g…[Read more]

]]> a7f05d6fa4404bdab7fc124fd8635677 pazza replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4990392 Mon, 12 May 2014 04:14:30 +0000 May’s meeting: Tues 20th May at 7pm
This month’s topic: Goal setting and staying motivated

Lately we’ve covered many topics relevant to property investing, but this month we are going to get crystal clear about what our goals are, why they are the right goals for us, and how we are going to attain them, and learn some insider tips and secrets f…[Read more]

]]> c4654e6fa3dd7c538b828044e7d8fb12 pazza replied to the topic Canberra meetings in 2014 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410605-canberra-meetings-in-2014/#post-4748775 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:25:39 +0000 Our next meeting, Tues 15th April, will be at the same place and time as above. This month we are hosting Craig Russell from Priority One Mortgages to hear the latest in lending products, and answer the important question, “Do banks value new customers over existing ones?” Learn how you can get the most out of what can be a long-term and…[Read more]

]]> bbfe309a7e74e14fea8052ddfecc41d1 pazza replied to the topic Finishing Touch staging product in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/finishing-touch-staging-product/#post-4696722 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:10:30 +0000 Sorry PeterInvestor, it has been sold.

]]> 040f301ded91d3d0f3ad546b6a86d30c pazza replied to the topic Finishing Touch staging product in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410330-finishing-touch-staging-product/#post-4696720 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:07:34 +0000 Hi Shane
Haven't heard from Jeanno, so yes it's still avail. 
As for price, I haven't thought too much about it, as it's first in best dressed. Feel free to PM what you're happy to pay? 

]]> c725bc6fcbd77a5fa99ec35e12f4953a pazza replied to the topic Finishing Touch in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408701-finishing-touch/#post-4686307 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:42:03 +0000 Hi Jeano

It's been a while, are you still wanting one? I'm going to offload mine.
Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers
Claire

]]> 775155043f928d5e8a32a3e9625f016f pazza replied to the topic Canberra property meeting in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405851-canberra-property-meeting/#post-4663660 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:47:18 +0000 All good for tonight. If anyone reads this before 7.30pm and wants to come along, please feel free to do so. Future meetings and details, you can find us on http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/236871996398420/ Entry is via the rear door of the library, so if you're unsure find a side without crazy angles and that's the back! Door is at the far end,…[Read more]

]]> 40bc0f225c0702f2a6b9744605c34b8f pazza replied to the topic Canberra property meeting in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405851-canberra-property-meeting/#post-4663658 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:55:40 +0000 Hi JamieThanks for the heads up on somersoft, I'll check it out and post there too.Normally, it's a small group of less than a dozen depending who's in town. We too were meeting on a more informal basis, but the venues can be noisy. And yes, different to the DFO meetings ran by Yvonne Thomas, aka Snowy as this is more of a networking than a…[Read more]

]]> e3f0ebfc51f07ece088505969d67ca91 pazza replied to the topic Herron Todd White month in review for December 2011 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405330-herron-todd-white-month-in-review-for-december-2011/#post-4659797 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:24:07 +0000 Thanks Jamie!

]]> 1214e952703dfc73ffbdc73c7d79ca76 pazza replied to the topic Your Questions to Steve McKnight in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405354-your-questions-to-steve-mcknight/#post-4659977 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:34:00 +0000 How has your outlook and focus changed over time as your investing grew to, and past the point where you no longer needed an income from a job?Was there a key moment where you knew you were committed to becoming 'financially free'?What advice can you give to investors who are looking to make changes in their lives?How do you keep going after…[Read more]

]]> 916f498bc9334f2bb998e5196cc82f2d pazza replied to the topic How would you use this inheritance? in the forum I'd suggest educating https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405356-how-would-you-use-this-inheritance/#post-4659984 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:21:38 +0000 I'd suggest educating yourself first, then you will have the confidence to make an informed decision by yourself. If you are interested in doing some courses, check out what people have to say on these forums. Steve has just launched his new Apprenticeship which is a cert IV course and will give you a good grounding. I've done a few courses and…[Read more]

]]> 1cbab10f6affef9fc507b3d09cb8687a pazza replied to the topic Bathroom Reno - Shower/bath advice in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404116-bathroom-reno-showerbath-advice/#post-4651100 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:43:51 +0000 look at your target market, if you need more info on them and whether they want a bath, speak to some agents.Women tend to look for baths more than men, it's not just for kids! A good agent (or three) will give you some clarity.

]]> 794389048c754b16e0ae635206d662b2 pazza replied to the topic If you are not working, how do you obtain finance from lenders? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393195-if-you-are-not-working-how-do-you-obtain-finance-from-lenders/#post-4587412 Tue, 13 May 2008 03:10:17 +0000 One way we are planning for it, to make life easier, is to have portability on our loans.This works so that if you sell a place, you can 'port' the loan to another place without having to go through all the form-filling rubbish all over again. Again, ask your broker, but this is what we've done.

]]> e6e40496b2f03c7e36cfc968e257dc86 pazza replied to the topic Stuck in a sandwich in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392784-stuck-in-a-sandwich/#post-4585271 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:50:46 +0000 I look forward to hearing from him, he can always PM me if he wants to.Thanks for the referral :)

]]> 8cc52495f6e3f2c523ec8f23769a0404 pazza replied to the topic Stuck in a sandwich in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392784-stuck-in-a-sandwich/#post-4585269 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:29:51 +0000 In Canberra, and the option fee is $5000.

]]> 4a364e981de81ca65f2dfc4fde98eb5d pazza replied to the topic rent 2 own in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391287-rent-2-own/#post-4576528 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:08:33 +0000 Hi BenThere are some experienced investors in Vic who would be happy to help. It depends on what area in vic you are looking for – but get in touch with the webuyhouses website, and they can help you out by arranging things for you or helping you start investing in that way if that's what you want. Sorry i don't work down there, but best of luck!…

]]> abca49dc7b59f44838600ed0f5e42f28 pazza replied to the topic Jenman on 'RENT TO BUY' SCHEMES in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390466-jenman-on-rent-to-buy-schemes/#post-4572179 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:50:40 +0000 Hi guys, starting out in IP and I'm wondering about the setup details of vendor financing.My partner and I are looking to start investing, however not having done one before and only holding a PPOR at the moment there's a few unanswered questions before we can confidently start.Firstly we're not sure whether to use a trust for wraps, or just for…[Read more]

]]> d49b4f2818189ac0243179bfc15f711c pazza replied to the topic Strata Title Value in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390295-strata-title-value/#post-4571098 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:41:24 +0000 am also new to strata titling – is it done through local council?have a block of 4 that looks good and will look great after some minor cosmetic stuff. i'd love to know more about the process but feel overwhelmed with what's ahead. where is a good place to start/useful resources?

]]> e81e324ea3ebecc79256fc8bb50af791 pazza replied to the topic Including car with a property for rent... in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390346-including-car-with-a-property-for-rent/#post-4571454 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:35:07 +0000 I say good on you for thinking outside the norm!If there's a few issues, how could they be worked out – you give them the car to own rather than retain ownership? after all they are paying extra as in your example. in a 12 month lease you'd have it taken care of and then a bit of profit.otherwise a pushbike, include a helmet if you want! :)there are…[Read more]

]]> 9e4b0886fd738c06e4569bf31eece633 pazza replied to the topic Personal use of an asset owned by a trust in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388481-personal-use-of-an-asset-owned-by-a-trust/#post-4562458 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 03:30:57 +0000 Just following on from this, are there any FBT (or any other) implications if the trust owns a large boat or luxury car?
Would it be better for these to be owned in your own name?

Thanks![strum]

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