https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/cat159/activity/ Activity feed for Cat159. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:33:58 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f290d140b38c7b2a348ef9ca5d618e14 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402815-flooded-house-in-dalby/#post-4642101 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:06:28 +0000 Thx for the feedback

]]> 0707a4b6908d60c5c199a5c8359ad5cb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394452-property-management-in-townsville/#post-4594269 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:18:06 +0000 Try Live-n-invest real estate, they were pretty good. 07 4773 1006. They managed and sold my property for me.

]]> 9fab1f8db8db5e9d309a51817a3b08be https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385802-smsf-borrowing-to-invest-in-property/page/2/#post-4549955 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:03:45 +0000 Hi Try this link – yes you can borrow to purchase property within your SMSF. Yes I work for Macquarie and NO it isn't a product plug, but to give you an idea on what are the products available to allow you to purchase property via your SMSF. I'm pretty sure most banks offer this type of product so its worth hunting…[Read more]

]]> 44998286f2e68f3997c41635719c5c64 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394562-property-transfer-advice/#post-4594776 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:33:35 +0000 Hi – I helped my sister out by purchasing a house under my name for her to live in (although she had the deposit and all fees covered, she had a default and the banks would not lend) I also went with ING, currently we are in the process of transferring the house to her name and she will be liable for the standard costs such as legals, stamp duty…[Read more]

]]> 69d9a56014fbc18888b9e5d0ceee15fc https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394456-new-fhog/#post-4594305 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:44:30 +0000 HiThis might my ignorance talking, but I thought that you would still qualify for the FHOG even if you have an investment property, as long as you have never lived in it????CheersCat

]]> d7956bc63df51312cb13ae6cb66eadc4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394322-finance-for-self-managed-super-fund-smsf/#post-4593311 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:13:36 +0000 Try any of the banks – Macquarie has a product called property lever

]]> 227e80eb976e43210cff8bf865f0236c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394277-offsetting-losses/#post-4593138 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:12:20 +0000 Joint tenancy. But i double checked with my accountant and it is def okay for me to have 100% of the repairs and maintenance. We have to split the income and interest as per our 50/50 split.

]]> e157a7dc44c685ed280156352f0efa30 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394277-offsetting-losses/#post-4593136 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:29:59 +0000 HiOur properties are all 50/50 and although we have to split the interest and income 50/50, my accountant does allocate the repairs and maintenance plus a few other expenses solely to my income (me being an employee who can't reduce my income substantially whilst he is self employed). It may be worth checking with an accountant as to what…[Read more]

]]> 40dc2e588914f982466bc66f9f991e5d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394269-bank-goes-bust/#post-4593084 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:50:16 +0000 Hi In the event of a bank being unable to meet its obligations, as an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution it is a requirement of Section 13A of the Banking Act 1959 that all Australian assets are to be made available for the repayment of bank deposits in priority to all other liabilities. This requirement overrides any other securities or…[Read more]

]]> 68ebe75d9e40de1f0096b84b0ee7a0c7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394086-painting-advice-needed-from-seasoned-renovators-please/#post-4592195 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:31:20 +0000 HiWe have just renovated a QLD'r – being that my other half is a plasterer by trade, he has kept at least one wall as VJ's in each room and gyprocked the rest creating a mix of old and new. (It actually looks quite good). Vj's are alot of work, so at the end of the day it is up to you which route you want to choose, but to bring them up to scratch…[Read more]

]]> d8cea55cd51520f9df2c297622d170e0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393863-buying-to-rennovate-but-not-paying-the-investment-portion-of-the-stamp-duty-possible/#post-4591048 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:13:09 +0000 I guess it all boils down to your intentions at the time of purchase, although I would speak to an accountant. Because although this sounds like a great idea to save you some stamp duty, if the ATO doesn't believe you  and if they ever audit you, you could fork out more than what you may have saved via CGT concessions and stamp duty premiums.I…[Read more]

]]> 37f4cb4752e028e4fcf20ddb1ca360b2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393627-where-can-i-buy-flat-pack-kitchen-like-ikea-but-better/#post-4589701 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:10:27 +0000 Hi Get out the yellow pages and look for cabinet makers – if you know what size your cabinets are going to be (get the bunning flat pack catalogue and it will have all of the sizes in there). Then give the cabinet maker the sizes of the cabinets req'd and they can cut out a flat pack for you. I do this all of the time. For example Bunnings wanted…[Read more]

]]> a31468d07ef8e9c67bce822b57589224 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393228-manage-my-property-from-another-state/#post-4587552 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:21:57 +0000 HiWith my properties whether they are interstate or not I usually use a local property manager to that area, and keep in regular email or phone contact with them to make sure all is okay. Although I'm not sure why you req'd 2 property managers in different states to manage this property, it would just create twice the headache for you. I would…[Read more]

]]> 32f425faf367ecfeb0fc5eda905f2c64 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392882-cgt-payable-if-my-net-income-is-in-tax-free-threshold/#post-4585602 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:19:51 +0000 You will qualify for the 50% discount if you have owned the property for 12 + months – taking your  assessable income for the property to $150K. You will then have to add it on to any other income you have earnt  for the year (which will def take you over the $6K threshold)and pay tax accordingly – this years rate for $150,001 is $52,200 tax pa…[Read more]

]]> 501c2d1652a3fb53fbc485ca12ba97eb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392754-problem-with-settlement-help-needed/#post-4585175 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:10:59 +0000 Look up the Residential Tenancies Site: http://www.rta.qld.gov.au/giving_the_correct_notice.cfm

]]> 80458f2a03788a36f818fac64bb0e0a8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392763-will-insurance-companies-pay-up-for-landlords-insurance/#post-4585188 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:06:56 +0000 You should read the policy document and look under what circumstances the insurance will cover rent payments.

]]> baffdb451247448a6d9793f529667d71 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392685-confused-with-settlement-need-help/#post-4584512 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:07:11 +0000 In all purchases I have made, the solicitor/conveyancer has paid the stamp duty on my behalf and had the docs stamped.

]]> eab4e2989d62712b1549180bfbaf61c4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391754-how-much-did-you-spend-renovating-your-bathroom/#post-4579165 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:14:27 +0000 I have just bought 2 full bathrooms for $3800, this includes double vanities with granite benchtops, toilets, baths, all tapware and fittings and tiles plus the materials to install. I purchased most of these items from a builders clearance centre, where they sell for 10% – 20% over the cost price. Labour isn't included as my partner will be…[Read more]

]]> 9515f0499070ca71102233ecb07883b3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392646-bathroom-reno-for-a-1-bedder-apartment/#post-4584318 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:10:46 +0000 HiI have purchased 2 complete bathrooms incl vanity's (double sinks granite benchtops), toilets, tiles, baths, fittings, tapware etc etc and it cost about $3800. I went to a builders clearance centre – they sell new items that are overstocked from retail shops and sell for about 10% – 20% over cost price. The tiles I shopped for from a disco…[Read more]

]]> f7814d35303ac57bfbabc8acccc39460 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392156-self-managed-super-property/#post-4581923 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:09:37 +0000 Just a note for everyone who accesses this link that this flyer was developed for FINANCIAL PLANNERS (refer the disclaimer) and is not intended to be financial advice. So see a planner before you act on anything.

]]> 7eda4f1f429d2c4e0b8497566f9835b9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392156-self-managed-super-property/#post-4581922 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:03:25 +0000 Try this link: http://www.macquarie.com.au/retail/acrobat/tech_iw_smsf_checklist_200801.pdf  I hope it helps

]]> 5bca0b3776e70a0df5b63709d2cb3e93 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392135-excellent-financial-advisors/#post-4581781 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:24:01 +0000 I agree with everything you guys are saying – from a purely property investment perspective.  What I am trying to say is that as an investor you need the right people around you who are specialists in their area (eg: Accountant – tax implications). Not everyone invests solely in property – many people have other investments.  I for ex…[Read more]

]]> bb388da486412b00b88010f5919b623f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392135-excellent-financial-advisors/#post-4581778 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:28:00 +0000 I tend to disagree and believe financial planners have a place in your world. (I work in the financial services world, dealing with financial advisers, as well as being one myself)A good financial planner will take into account your particular circumstances and needs to give you a comphrensive plan for retirement. A good financial planner's goal…[Read more]

]]> 393b80ccda1fe90cd56ee1429932e53a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392104-lazy-conveyancer/#post-4581643 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:41:48 +0000 Up until recently I have purchased investment properties in QLD. In my experience up here all searches were done prior to the contract going unconditional.Recently I purchased an investment property in Sydney and the solicitor "recommended" to me that their procedures were to do any searches after the contract went unconditional and if there were…[Read more]

]]> 145b52ff9d1eda9d02a04d29c8ccb645 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391609-how-to-locate-the-owner-of-a-property-and-make-an-offer/#post-4578311 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:23:44 +0000 HiLog onto RPDATA and buy a report on the house you are interested in. Although at $60 a pop you will want to be sure that it is something you really want. The report gives you the owners details, sales info on the property, and sales within the immediate vincinity of the house.

]]> 86932a67028264ae1735038bf9789dc6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390577-kitchen-benchtop-renos/#post-4572786 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:31:13 +0000 HiWhen we installed our kitchen we went to a kitchen cabinet making comany. We provided them with our sizes of each cabinet and door + benchtop in the colours we liked (Marble Laminex bench top and wood grain doors, std whiteboard cupboards with wood grain covers) They supplied the kitchen as a flat pack which we put together and installed (my…[Read more]

]]> f6815bc3452e146119ed961c1eb31619 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389691-what-would-everyone-do-in-this-situation/#post-4567950 Tue, 22 May 2007 22:30:27 +0000 We purchased 3 investment properties over the space of 3 years with the sole focus of getting a cashflow positive return and getting a quick capital gain to pay off our primary residence and get rid of non deductible debt. We sold 2 this year and are debt free except for the 3rd investment property which we will keep – we have freed up some…[Read more]

]]> f7e0127427e652bc2d55d025124481b8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/10/#post-4524840 Tue, 22 May 2007 22:24:21 +0000 I drive a 1992 Pulsar Q and it is great for the little driving I do (to and from the train station). My partner drives a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Ute that he bought as a repairable write off for $8K, spent $2K fixing and registering it and then promptly insured it for $26K.

]]> 5d888fecccbe669e8d31f7b33ebe5d4b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389650-financial-advisors-and-how-they-help-or-not/#post-4567804 Tue, 22 May 2007 06:20:23 +0000 I actually work for an investment bank (am a qualified planner) and sell/introduce our products (mgd funds, cash, listed stocks, alt assets etc) to financial planners. A few points to note about planners are1. They are only trained in offering advice on mgd funds, shares, property trusts etc etc etc. They have no formal training in physical…[Read more]

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