https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/domain/activity/ Activity feed for Domain. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:15:05 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f99fc5e151b0a2c7e1544a0c43675069 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400871-subdividing-block-and-transferring-title/#post-4629851 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:24:21 +0000 further info: the property is located in melbourne

]]> e7f62e59a9baa507f4062a21f214b65b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397884-studio-apartments-what-do-you-think/#post-4611734 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:51:23 +0000 biggest problem is obtaining finance.banks normally wont allow for anything less than 50m2

]]> 9c24dc17d684a9b7e905ca117e3b9e8b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397853-what-happens-if-settlement-date-has-passed-and-finance-is-yet-to-be-approved/#post-4611588 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:37:50 +0000 Yeah, In a cases like yours, make sure you get your broker to 'harass' your bank to speed up the process. I had a case like that a while back with the vendor threatening to to take the deposit and void the contract. 

]]> d2767b6211a4727111c560f7b9afa53c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/sharing-a-home-loan-between-4-people/#post-4611643 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:44 +0000 You should put in an exit strategy!What if their situtaion changes and wants out? All well and good but you must think of worst case scenario

]]> 8099f6a05ec420852968231a097c32bb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397862-floor-plan-software-for-owner-builder/#post-4611652 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:25:46 +0000 Why not get a pen and paper and draw one up before you meet him?It's fast, basic and will save any unnecessary expenses.

]]> 2f142023c841dee39976e4736c0dd991 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397842-sub-dividing-land/#post-4611560 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:08 +0000 May I ask what suburb/ state this house is located?I've seen land less than 700m2 be subdivided into 3 titles before…sounds very odd

]]> e0e6e97096dd65d13a08f4be36dd5305 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/10/#post-4602694 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:33 +0000 Thank you again Mike for the additional reports

]]> a09a23b3e89935066fe1f9bcb76211b8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/10/#post-4602693 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:53:09 +0000 Mike, Thank you for the Report. You're a Top Bloke!

]]> e78081d61b8cde4415cd2929beb4eedb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397785-rental-yield-3/#post-4611380 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:43:11 +0000 Anything above 5.5% is good considering that a savings account returns approx 5%.Purchased an inner-city apartment for $310k, rent at $415pw. Gross yield at 7%Properties like these are out there, you just need to find 'em

]]> e9ed6b81ed0853cea4f6fe30f775528c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397740-starting-out-19/#post-4611247 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:18:20 +0000 Like yourself, my girlfriend and I (both aged 23) brought our first property last year where we lived in it for 6 months (getting the FOHG) and have never looked back since. We're about to buy our second IP.Unlike many investors on this forum, we went down the old fashion path of placing the 10% as deposit as opposed to using Vendor Financing,…[Read more]

]]> 2e2fb05adba56b307703e254f488dcc7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397735-i-want-to-become-my-own-property-manager-how/#post-4611227 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:21:25 +0000 No worries Tugger!May I suggest you use gumtree.com as there are people who advertise that they need rental properties.The good thing is that advertising on this website is free and gets allot of traffic.HOWEVER! be very careful as most people on this website were not successful in obtaining leases from agents.So double check references and i…[Read more]

]]> f24823a26d65416215deefdb7798bc51 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397713-rent-increase-on-negatively-geared-property/#post-4611153 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:40:00 +0000 As an Accountant and a fellow Investor, I suggest putting up the rent and ignoring the tax benefits.In my opinion, a loss will be a loss!At the end of the day, a dollar in your pocket is another dollar for you to invest in before tax time!I'd rather gain an extra $1 than save $0.30cents in tax gains. Get the drift?Only works when you have a…[Read more]

]]> d372e03723807aa31a0c26c7a8fb53f3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397735-i-want-to-become-my-own-property-manager-how/#post-4611225 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:28:09 +0000 Following on from SNM's comments, go to the consumer affairs website for TAS and read up and print the contracts, forms etc…In Victoria, we use http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting-Landlords?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=20-Landlords~&3=~I've been doing this for the year or so, not so hard!just make sure you take out…[Read more]

]]> 0088060fdfa2d98ca7a40a2de9b706a0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397682-wholesale-suppliers-in-melbourne/#post-4611017 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:02 +0000 Hi Nat,You should try auctions held every Wed and Sat.They are new or ex demo and generally at 70% off retail and below wholesale prices.There's GraysOnline and Fowles Auction as well as others in Melbourne.Good Luck! 

]]> 27373b18bea6c232afe37cf3e1b75710 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397600-getting-rental-guide/#post-4610605 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:44:08 +0000 Hi Lucigoosey,Since my apartment is nicely located in the inner city as well as being nicely renovated, i had the reverse problem of which tenants to choose!I did not use the services of an agent and paying the 8% commissions + advertising fees + listing fees etc.. saving me about $1,500-$2,000 paI did the whole thing by myself and found that I wo…[Read more]

]]> 7bd3db505e4b28a5a21e34221890494c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397600-getting-rental-guide/#post-4610603 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:13:22 +0000 Research, Research and Research!Knowing the area is very important as well as your target market.In my case, it was young professionals so i purchased the apartment close to the city, close to trains, trams and the bars on chapel st.80% research, 20% luck

]]> e2323216890aa7a2441104ae5ee7daf9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397600-getting-rental-guide/#post-4610601 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:37:17 +0000 Hi xya,This is my first ever post but thought i'd share my experience with you.I purchased my one bedroom apartment back in Aug last year in South Yarra and the agent told me that the rental return was $280 to $320 a week. 6 months later, i leased it out for $420pwAlso didn't bother to use the services of an agent so also saved on their fees &…[Read more]

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