https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/dr-house/activity/ Activity feed for dr house. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 c662269566f0dccae1786cce77384d39 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409904-rent-to-buy-manual-for-sale/#post-4694181 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:06:12 +0000 I am in Bayswater (Victoria), mail out can be organized.
I am open to offers.

]]> 39ea9a7c9e93df4d38a8cf9427a0d5b1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407549-non-disclosure-on-section-32/#post-4676966 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:30:10 +0000 just an update on the above situation.
My solicitor had told me that we are up for a loss of deposit and any costs if the property sold subsequently at a lesser price if we rescind on the sales contract.
i had submitted a revised offer of reducing the selling price by the cost of building access (road and bridge), the seller  didn't agree with the…[Read more]

]]> 271d18d33b48e6f0f8df3d489c303b10 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406752-advertising-for-tenants-for-a-rental-property/#post-4671153 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:48:52 +0000 I have tried gumtree and contacted people who are looking for a property but find that only about one in ten people seem to respond to my emails.
those that do were a waste of time.
so advertising on gumtree has been a non-event.
tried also the QLD real estate agent for $60 (one month), also total waste of time and she didn't bother in putting any…[Read more]

]]> 08bc1590acbd3019d7e9169779d7648f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407549-non-disclosure-on-section-32/#post-4676963 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:06:05 +0000 My solicitor has requested we seek a barristers' opinion, still waiting to hear from him.

]]> 65f52f4ea6b8c28f9d5d660bbd385096 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407549-non-disclosure-on-section-32/#post-4676960 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:58:29 +0000 thanks for advice.
Yes we are getting a legal opinion.
I have rung for quotes and the cost will be up to $50,000 of building a private access, which is probably the preferred option.
The vendor has purchased elsewhere, so may be open to compromise.
I think that given the non-disclosure, we paid too much and it will always be an issue, should a…[Read more]

]]> 9752f297ce94b9096c3d0cb81d4d1b8c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407549-non-disclosure-on-section-32/#post-4676958 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:31:00 +0000 well, maybe, we brought the property assuming access is in place.
there is about 150 m of road to build in addition to a culvert or bridge across a very wide and deep creek bed.
so cost will be significant.

]]> 57bf131bdf14061b4ac1557806a2fe5e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404381-rent-to-buy-5/#post-4653400 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:33:35 +0000 thanks Paul, only looking at a one of at present.
So it will have to be a possible rent to buy.

]]> 4d3f47789a047f6d2e1e6f256738bec1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400424-am-i-missing-anything/#post-4627338 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:21:24 +0000 don't go for anything "managed", you are not in control and avoid student apartments at all costs.

]]> cf89c69a52ee6ce4cb274d5a79e8f582 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400413-line-of-credit-experience/#post-4627294 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:25:00 +0000 having paid off our home loan quite some time ago, I used my home for a line of credit.I find it an excellent product for it's flexibility and the ability to have wages and rent paid into it.

]]> 6a031db2b976c2cb502f8ecd3693d2ef https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398682-spruiking-your-wares-is-not-welcome/#post-4616549 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:01:45 +0000 Great idea, there are spruikers posting the same  thing under multiple topics.also, this section could be used by members selling CD's, books or second hand investment related products, even property they wish to sell.

]]> d78224509cfdab14140ce15d89c2d000 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398723-property-without-a-title/#post-4616757 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:33:18 +0000 the land is usually leasehold but the lease is registered at the titles office.At least that's the case with the cabin I own.It's a 99 year lease and all legally set out.

]]> bb2d83f39453328a097424b6db287cbc https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398610-300-000-in-the-bank-what-to-do/#post-4616173 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:36:49 +0000 buy your own home with cash and use  it later as a line of credit to buy other assets such as another property or shares.The loan then becomes tax deductible.

]]> 9d7d89ace1dad632b9419470fcf5d21e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397186-how-to-sell-your-house-privately/#post-4608783 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:59:39 +0000 Depends on who owns the web site, I happen to believe that private sellers should be allowed to market/sell their own propertyas well.The web site remains the most widely accessed one by buyers, so yes, it keeps those wishing to sell privately out of it.Therefore, it restricts our advertising options.Unless of course, you find a licensed agent who…[Read more]

]]> 79798124e2ddd251383925eb93d71c95 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397186-how-to-sell-your-house-privately/#post-4608779 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:56:38 +0000 No experience of them, but My home is for sale, can list it on the realestate.com.au website I've listed on the noagent property web site,  got 2 to 3 enquiries per week.when I sell my family home in this year, I plan to list with lawyersrealestate.com.au.One of the difficulties we have, is not being able to list on the realestate.com.au web site…[Read more]

]]> e2b55991ca7818ed24c8e4157b7c4c86 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394836-mandatory-internet-censorship-filtering/#post-4596173 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:01:24 +0000 the nanny state is well and truly alive.we are all paying for it, how else are you going to control the masses!

]]> 48739500e781e15f94ea4c508bbaaf62 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397212-help-please-18/page/2/#post-4608908 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:59:07 +0000 stop blaming brokers or any one else for your situation, we should all take charge and be responsible for ourselves.sometimes circumstances change and to lighten the burden, your only choice is to reduce debt, before it's taken out of your hands.

]]> 472ca9e795079f3dcb49357ed5e20b92 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397471-painting-roof-and-rendering/#post-4610095 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:52:12 +0000 for rental reasons, you would be best to have it neat and tidy, good curtains, air conditioning, tidy up the garden etc.If it's your own permanent residence, it might be different as regards outside render.I think the outside look is usually not that relevant to the average tenant.

]]> 80c7be91a9fa51193ace6e125799e1d2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397225-unethical-deceitful-dodgy-real-estate-agent/#post-4608970 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:21:33 +0000 agree Linar, i guess it comes down to the fact that communication should have been much clearer.I was also very distracted by work pressure , busy job interstate.So I really didn't give myself time to consider everything more carefully (my fault).In retrospect, it's surprising that there was no discussion, as there should have been about what the…[Read more]

]]> 1cae11533b1aa86be594d2c884032364 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397225-unethical-deceitful-dodgy-real-estate-agent/#post-4608966 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:20:53 +0000 The property had apparently 4 offers all in a close range, none of which I saw.The RE agent rang me and went through all the offers(late one night), I provisionally said yes to one without  giving myself time to think about it or discuss with my husband.After we had time to think about it over the weekend, we declined the offer(s), still sight u…[Read more]

]]> 42e0a35041ff05c65c185581988360ff https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397225-unethical-deceitful-dodgy-real-estate-agent/#post-4608963 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:42:09 +0000 thank you all for replies.I am very familiar with fair trading and real estate institute.At this point I've not had a reply from the agent from my letter.I will probably leave it be but any future sales I might undertake will not ever be in this way again.

]]> 44ff4dbc94db958144d6af4176c3578a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397225-unethical-deceitful-dodgy-real-estate-agent/#post-4608960 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:10:16 +0000 thanks for replies to date.I've written back a lengthy letter to them and will wait and see their response.That's the point, we never sighted or signed the contract of sale, but decided to not proceed, they still request payment of their commission, as having had offers exceeding market  " expectations", that were never discussed with us in the…[Read more]

]]> e4870561437d3dfb7a21e7a91a2b8377 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396586-property-investing-through-self-managed-super-funds/#post-4605811 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:26:37 +0000 I've had my SMS for some time, the cost was that of setting up a trust and company.My new bare trust only cost me $1200 (a solicitor whom I've known for some time).I keep losing with shares, every time I go back  into the share market they seem to drop, so I've had enough of that.The other problem in the past has been the lack of leverage in…[Read more]

]]> e48ea22b6f535d80d8d60268352f215f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396586-property-investing-through-self-managed-super-funds/#post-4605808 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:41:25 +0000 You need to set up a bare trust, the property goes into the trust.You have to get a NON-Recourse loan, very fiddly and difficult with the banks.So what I've done is purchase a property into super, under the trust.I've borrowed money against my line of credit and against a holiday home I own.The money can be lent to super (must transfer into the…[Read more]

]]> 51caa5696dd72442e3929d4a6d037442 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396508-line-of-credi-loan-with-split-feature/#post-4605393 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:09:21 +0000 hi, I am in the process of setting this up, basically I will use the equity in my home to take out a loan and lend it to my super fund.I will also retain a small line of credit to put in wages and for any other expense that might come up, where some cash is needed.The two can't be mixed together obviously, so CBA has agreed to do it this way.I am…[Read more]

]]> 91e3f63c896a3830ca671ec6416af7cf https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396228-moving-out-sale-melbourne/#post-4603988 Fri, 15 May 2009 23:19:20 +0000 try gumtree, advertise for free.

]]> b3dbf08a3528e7c6b77435ab73817d92 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396107-new-to-this-can-someone-take-a-look/#post-4603297 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:52:25 +0000 it doesn't say if they are serviced apartments?You can't really add value, capital gain may be limited and outgoings are often quite high.

]]> ece081bbcee5bc2f996c191d0e88baf2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396043-which-area-is-good-for-living-melbourne-victoria/#post-4602994 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:32:22 +0000 we live in Upwey, foothills of Dandenongs and just love the area, big blocks, lots of trees.There is a train line directly to the city (takes one  hour).House prices are affordable.

]]> d61eb9433d33efc4173e2d3b65348619 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395253-anyone-reccomend-a-lease-to-buy-solicitor-for-seller-in-brisbane-area/#post-4598434 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:34:01 +0000 http://www.vendorfinancelawyer.com.au has vendor finance lawyers listed in different states.

]]> b2ea382d4d019e2bdb6ab2c16e844298 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395196-warning-investors-with-property-in-mining-areas/#post-4598050 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:03:15 +0000 liquidity in the real estate market has almost disappeared, selling now will be almost impossible, especially in the mining areas.

]]> 98f6c058eca0101c3b7c80f64e6e4e2b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395178-reason-for-selling-unknown/#post-4597927 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:26:32 +0000 I would say, it generally is not the buyers business and maintaining the sellers' confidentiality is an important issue.You need to do your own due diligence and check for structural defects through a building inspection.

]]> 6c518c91af4e6438603e243d6da82b79 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395134-my-interest-on-savings-is-almost-halved/#post-4597767 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:03:49 +0000 My interest rate in my SM super with CBA Bank is woeful, I had about 2 months where it was great.On top of that, interest earned is fully taxed with no allowance for indexation.Bad news! but not as bad as loosing 40 to 50% in the share market.It's an effective but boring financial survival mode.

]]> a423c1a59adb69e14809c1ed19dd2489 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395009-need-1st-project-help/#post-4597137 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:00:12 +0000 I've had my super money in boring cash for about 12 months now.At some stage started to buy a small parcel of shares again but began to loose value immediately, so cash it remains.Cash still looses, because of the poor interest rates, inflation and taxation, but it certainly hasn't amounted to 40-50%.the best thing is to stay in cash or reduce…[Read more]

]]> 52e1d559393aa8ca6c13e1d1145e818b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393179-rick-ottons-rent-2-own-pack-and-massive-passive-income-pack/#post-4586730 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:36:05 +0000 Hi, how much for your wrap kit.Please contact me: hoeppner@iinet.net.au

]]> 0a940642feefab20a3dcd06278df008c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394583-first-development/#post-4594891 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:05:52 +0000 I am selling a dual occ approved property at Safety Beach, ie plans and permits stamped and ready to go, for a 3 br, 2 bath unit.The front house remains and needs a little refurbishment but is basically very solid, currently tenanted.The intent was to develop and move in ourselves, but current work commitments forced a change of plans.100 m to…[Read more]

]]> f17e6774b3cc6fe187a825c9a5c96d74 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394577-wrap-info-please/#post-4594874 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:56:54 +0000 I am contemplating the sale of 3 properties:1. Dual Occupancy approved, ie stamped plans and permit for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, double garage,Safety beach, 50 m to beach, almost next to Marina. Front house solid and easily renovated cosmetically.Around $520,000.2. Cabin in a seaside caravan park , almost new fully furnished.$115,000, suit 1st home…[Read more]

]]> 0b95adf327d08fccc330fb816ffba6a8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392413-50-vic-houses-repossed-every-week/#post-4583206 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:52:03 +0000 I've now read the article.This is probably just the beginning! What about those people who borrowed up to a million to put into super.the share market has since dropped and they have interest on a loan that's not tax-deductible.That was the most ridiculous government idea possible!

]]> 6f2159a6897636dcf51e711548994daf https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392413-50-vic-houses-repossed-every-week/#post-4583204 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:56:33 +0000 where did you get th at information from?It would be interesting to hear which areas and  what price range seem most affected.

]]> b9021d60377d19c5b0d3d4c81a6b2f78 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392164-selling-portfolio-taking-profit-and-waiting-for-better-days/#post-4581999 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:48:56 +0000 I have and still am taking quite a bit of profit. I am out of the share market in my super portfolio, the volatility is very difficult to handle, unless you are in and out shares quickly.Most shares are now either sideways or in a down trend.So, that's a small pile of cash.I have sold and I am still selling property, but will still have one for a…[Read more]

]]> f027dab590064cb9d22f7fb3d84cedbf https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391922-to-do-or-not-to-do-4/#post-4580544 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:42:03 +0000 A spa with the current water restrictions? Maybe a water tank or solar hot water would add more selling features.I don't personally like front fences, I am not sure if it adds value, unless it improves the front facade, eg picket fence.

]]> ea6b39b24653f46c580c750074e019e8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/4/#post-4577628 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:40:27 +0000 thanks thysonboss, yes I am working on my share portfolio and understand all that.A little trepidation, with the volatility at present in the market.This has been an excellent topic and really highlights the pitfalls of "exuberant' property investing and going in without an exit strategy or safety stop.I believe we are in for a rough time, rampant…[Read more]

]]> 0c8bf94f5454bf454734a310450ceef2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/4/#post-4577623 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:53:02 +0000 well, what size of portfolio do you need to earn say $50,000 per year in dividends?

]]> 49538c09f6083ba00a3585ff55c5b26e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/4/#post-4577618 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:20:22 +0000 Hi foundation,You've won the debate hands down as far as I am concerned.I do have one question, what are the other investments that you are talking about?If assets do go down with a recession, it will affect shares as well.share dividends, even with a large portfolio, don't really give you enough income to live on, unless you are heavily leveraged…[Read more]

]]> c2d370f5d7304a2098c857bb3c51804d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/page/3/#post-4577611 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:08:15 +0000 Still doubtful?Check this link, all I can say is "wow". http://www.investingintelligently.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/a_history_of_home_values.png

]]> 046cde6f369394acd03da98af46b5b70 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391500-is-property-investing-really-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/#post-4577575 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:33:01 +0000 couldn't agree more, there are some very misguided people out there putting it mildly!Property prices have grown way beyond wages increase, something has to give.Rental income has no where near kept up with the cost of borrowing and PROPERTY Maintenance costs.The cost of a $400,000 property in terms of interest, management, repairs,council etc…[Read more]

]]> 2ad048806e3601d95478f0b4a2a6ce85 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391198-4-ve-gear-and-60k-cash-what-is-the-best-next-property-investment/#post-4576118 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:36:31 +0000 high interest rates, financial market concerns, what's wrong with debt reduction?Play it safe, reduce debt, this will increase your cashflow, less interest to pay.

]]> e4be3a69210c22d9864a279f753695e1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391194-general-investment-advice/#post-4576092 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:05:50 +0000 Hi, Great, can we have a job like that?Why not go for something likely to provide good CG, rather than cash positive.Cash pos. is unlikely to produce good capital gain.Do you need to be cash positive on that sort of income?From my experience, the capital gain out performs the cash positive by a long shot.Buy a quality duaL occ. site and get…[Read more]

]]> 96bbad12bd0203081be6f452d482bc93 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391081-effect-of-300-berth-marina-in-regional-area/#post-4575566 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:07:30 +0000 I was very fortunate to buy into safety beach a few months ago and prices are continuing to increase.See my development post contribution.I have looked at Frankston but continue to be put off by the poor standard of the houses on offer.I t still gives me the impression of little wealth and/ or ability to maintain a home.Theres is an awful lot of…[Read more]

]]> 90c7273809c14e2be6a88cd9a378e55b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391051-developer-friendly-councils-in-the-greater-melbourne-area/#post-4575468 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:59:50 +0000 agree, with all of the above.My next project will be in safety Beach, no experience with that council yet but with the Marina,  a lot of development happening.I've found a builder who will build a 3 bedroom unit at reasonable cost.he is building some of the marina townhouses.in this case, I hope to build and hold for the longterm, as I can only…[Read more]

]]> f167df9ee8fd8206a576987df9ac66d6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391051-developer-friendly-councils-in-the-greater-melbourne-area/#post-4575456 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:36:39 +0000 Knox was quite reasonable, City of Maroondah were complete bureaucratic B………'s.they charged me a 35,000 bond, no interest provided for holding it.Knox charged around $10,000.I wrote Maroondah a very lengthy letter about many issues, well, their response was "who cares?".they fined me $2000 for doing landscaping without authority, basically I…[Read more]

]]> 5e3b1d908f2b909e7b7eefeb39d6b120 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390779-wanted-good-developer-in-se-qld-i-can-buy-house-and-land-package-from/#post-4574099 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:22:13 +0000 I may look at selling a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Canungra, which has had excellent growth and never any tenant vacancies.Current rental return $320, but that is a little low (should be around $350).Please contact me if interested.

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