PropertyInvesting.com | ChristinaM | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/christinam/activity/ Activity feed for ChristinaM. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:24:50 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 7d47d50da9d36dfb791e75ff6e98f9db ChristinaM replied to the topic is it common to buy a property for private sale with no conditions? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405042-is-it-common-to-buy-a-property-for-private-sale-with-no-conditions/#post-4657963 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:19:27 +0000 v8ghia wrote:
Hi Christina,Depends on your state too. I'm guessing NSW? If so, your solicitor would not 'exchange' contracts until they have confirmation that the finance is in fact unconditional (ie after having the valuation done, you have singed their formal offer – which is the executred loan contract) . As far as no conditions, subject to…[Read more]

]]> 5bd56d9afa461ac2edcb83707962be3f ChristinaM replied to the topic is it common to buy a property for private sale with no conditions? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405042-is-it-common-to-buy-a-property-for-private-sale-with-no-conditions/#post-4657961 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:07:49 +0000 Thank you all for your reply.

]]> aaf1661f7a78f42281b6a0017bc66145 ChristinaM replied to the topic is it common to buy a property for private sale with no conditions? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405042-is-it-common-to-buy-a-property-for-private-sale-with-no-conditions/#post-4657958 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:43:53 +0000 thank you guys..?/ladies)cooling off period is often 3 days, can bank let you know wether or not your loan is approved within 3 days?

]]> b2b4fbe5f53151533b9bbe1411d3c02c ChristinaM replied to the topic is it common to buy a property for private sale with no conditions? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405042-is-it-common-to-buy-a-property-for-private-sale-with-no-conditions/#post-4657957 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:22:05 +0000 Catalyst wrote:
I have never made an offer with conditions.

Did you buy at auctions or private sale? and how many transactions have you done?

]]> aa319f5e171407fa7acf2f395214a63f ChristinaM replied to the topic Sewerage Reserve and Future Easement in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404675-sewerage-reserve-and-future-easement/#post-4655529 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:28:51 +0000 Thanks for the reply. The current drain/sewer runs next to the property we are interested in, but the "easement for possible future sewers" takes up around 140sqm of the property. So there are restrictions currently in place on what can and can't be built. DO you know how to find out whether the authority has to pay for the affected land? Also,…[Read more]

]]> 455bcd0ad464245c2f0e12552c095f4a ChristinaM replied to the topic Advice Needed - Sell or Rent in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404511-advice-needed-sell-or-rent/#post-4654270 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:40:41 +0000 Thanks both for your replies.The reason we want to sell is1.we need to upgrade our family home (just had a son and maybe in the next a couple of years, we'll have another one). 2. Our current home is too far from the city where we work. Working full time, trying very hard to advance in our career, having a child under 1 year old, commuting >4…[Read more]

]]> ad0bf14b9c1875d3fe9aaebf038670ab ChristinaM replied to the topic Advice Needed - Sell or Rent in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404511-advice-needed-sell-or-rent/#post-4654267 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:08:20 +0000 I read this thread, because I am in a very similar situation. My property is in the market for 4-5 weeks and has only one offer, an offer that's 10% lower than our break-even number.It's easy to say "cut the loss short and move on" while you're not in that situation…For us, we're going through so much paid making a decision on wether or not we…[Read more]

]]> aee846a9fab352bcb30ed9faf0dffbc0 ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650751 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:25:59 +0000 Terryw wrote:
I helped someone move a few months ago and it is a pain. Wouldn't want to do it twice in a few months, thats for sure.

We moved houses so many time, but that was when we had no kids.Now we have a 7 1/2 month old boy.. Moving houses will be much harder (my son has more stuff than I do!!!)That's one of reasons why we want to sell…[Read more]

]]> b155694d48b41480e492cf22f0f1cfc5 ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650749 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:11:48 +0000 Parents come handy in a situation like this!!!

]]> 8405d1c2e323bb3e516a47ec851515e0 ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650748 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:09:24 +0000 Terryw wrote:
Or, you sell and rent for a period of 6 months while you look for the new one.This is the safest way, but then you have the hassle of moving twice!

In the past 7-8 years, my husband has lived in 3 cities and I have lived in 5 cities. And in each city, we moved houses as well. I absolutely hate moving houses ever AGAIN!We've d…[Read more]

]]> 3201f64bfe956351ae2fc862ce2f6048 ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650746 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:26:39 +0000 Terryw wrote:
I am a solicitor and have seen many people get into trouble. Many will sell and buy at the same time and assume the sales will go through as per the contract however things don't always happen this way.Imagine having to be out of your house tomorrow so the new purchasers can move in. At 4pm you find out there is still a tenant in…[Read more]

]]> 5479a4556d94b51487980ca4ebf64e59 ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650744 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:16:30 +0000 I think I agree that it depends on the market condition.In a hot market, you will probably buy first. In a market like what we have experienced at the moment, selling first makes sense.You sell and you know the price you sell for.. This helps because you know how much you can afford for your new house.The only downside is where are you going to…[Read more]

]]> 6c1645d0e7bd3d803f52b9c2c152cead ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650743 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:48:53 +0000 Thank you all for your input.I'm selling now! My property will be listed next week and finger crossed!

]]> 4514f63ed833bb4a322f99c3e5da248b ChristinaM replied to the topic Buy First then Sell, or Sell First then Buy?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404066-buy-first-then-sell-or-sell-first-then-buy/#post-4650737 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:35:10 +0000 ksherwell wrote:
Solution: its better to have the money in the bank, especially in a tough market when days on sale are exceeding 45days.  Sell the property 1st, get a long (90day+) settlement and ensure you have a unconditional contract before purchasing.

Thanks for the reply..A question..why a long settlement?I have started looking to buy…[Read more]

]]> 6df49037d7cf70f601d003d31357ad1b ChristinaM replied to the topic How do you manage time between Work, Family and Investing and everything in between. in the forum I work from Monday to https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403959-how-do-you-manage-time-between-work-family-and-investing-and-everything-in-between/#post-4650000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:41:13 +0000 I work from Monday to Friday, away from home about 11 hours a day.I have a 7 month old son who attends childcare full time.Saturday is our house hunting day and chores day. Sunday is another day to finish off chores (just to keep the house livable)I have two to-do lists, one for work and the other one personal. To do lists are great in meeting the…[Read more]

]]> 8b37f39b520254a049baeea5930da271 ChristinaM replied to the topic making existIng PPOR as IP - Redraw v/s Offset in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403459-making-existing-ppor-as-ip-redraw-vs-offset/#post-4646692 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:17:31 +0000 Terryw wrote:
If you take this $40,000 out of the loan it is new borrowings and the interest on this new loan would only be deductible if used for investment/business purposes.

I do not understand this part. How come this 40K redrawn from the loan becomes a new loan?doesn't redrawing of 40K mean that the principle of the loan now becomes 100K?…[Read more]

]]> 5f827aed618c9a22c3dc771524d3fee2 ChristinaM replied to the topic Can anyone help me to identify a mining operation in China in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403340-can-anyone-help-me-to-identify-a-mining-operation-in-china/#post-4645799 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:29:15 +0000 Do you guys speak Chinese? Can you read the contracts in Chinese?If you can't, do not invest, unless you find a trustworthy independent translator.Agree with ALF1 that setting up a website costs only 100 bucks…Be cautious.

]]> b5d0ed9c8e39db403db7792d2201ac4f ChristinaM replied to the topic Melbourne Sentiment in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403462-melbourne-sentiment/#post-4646703 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:00:09 +0000 Anybody, any thoughts?

]]> e6c6f1bdbfe5f07648798ace3d8a8bdd ChristinaM replied to the topic Introduce yourself in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401089-introduce-yourself/page/2/#post-4631153 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:54:54 +0000 My anglicised name is Christina. I am originally from China and now live in Melbourne.My father and I did a couple of deals back in China and we made millions (?)I have a passion for real estate and hopefully, in the near future, I'll have a sizeable property portfolio(like my father did).If anybody on this forum is interested in partnering up,…[Read more]

]]> 4d2adbda1960b225402805da42f26356 ChristinaM replied to the topic Sell PPOR now Vs in 12 months? in the forum Thank you Richard for your https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403460-sell-ppor-now-vs-in-12-months/#post-4646695 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:34:27 +0000 Thank you Richard for your quick reply.We spoke back in 2009 and I am now back in the property market to look for a larger house. This time I have to find one, because I now have a 5 month old son and need an extra room!I am wondering if you can take me as your new client. I found a house that I am happy with. My husband will go have a look…[Read more]

]]> 084e39021b181000e741fa8228ef88b5 ChristinaM replied to the topic What to look when buying a weatherboard house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403405-what-to-look-when-buying-a-weatherboard-house-2/#post-4646249 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:43:46 +0000 Thank you JacM! I feel enpowered! I'm going to inspect a property in the afternoon. What other questions should I ask the real estate agent?

]]> cb1ec67a143c6229f6414033f1fcfda4 ChristinaM replied to the topic What to look when buying a weatherboard house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403405-what-to-look-when-buying-a-weatherboard-house-2/#post-4646246 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:43 +0000 Can anyone recommend companies to do building, pest and asbestos inspections, who can do a thorough job?We're in Melbourne (inner north). The property we're looking at is 60-70 years old and needs a good look at…Thanks.

]]> 3cd7b47a9b5f17c2f022554dec89df99 ChristinaM replied to the topic What to look when buying a weatherboard house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403405-what-to-look-when-buying-a-weatherboard-house-2/#post-4646245 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:52:44 +0000 Thank you, JacM.When you say- Buyer being able to secure insurance that is satisfactory to the buyer Do you mean building insurance? Is it hard/expensive to get a building insurance for a weatherboard house?

]]> ed63fbe12366f39dccf780d41f56b6ae ChristinaM replied to the topic What to look when buying a weatherboard house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403405-what-to-look-when-buying-a-weatherboard-house-2/#post-4646244 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:47:47 +0000 IP Freely wrote:
Dry rot, wet rot & termites are your three main issues. Get a thorough building inspection.

Thank you for your quick response.

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