In this particular location The main high powered television transmission antenna is approx 34 KM to the east of richmond on a mountain range.So the broadcasts are being beamed via microwave dish to Mount Dandenong to be transmitted on the high powered transmitter near the summit of the mountain at nav location -37.836389,145.347222.

Sorry No got the wrong studio .HoweverThe Richmond Studio at Bendigo street is planned to close and be moved to Docklands.http://blogs.crikey.com.au/contentmakers/2010/04/07/channel-nine-moving-to-docklands-end-of-an-era/http://www.realestatesource.com.au/nine-network-to-sell-richmond-studio-to-lend-lease-for-52-million.htmlThere is  a microwave…[Read more]

Have a look in the back of Australian Property Investor Magazine the next time you happen to be in a newsagents.Sometimes they have information of this nature .

you might find these ones useful in the mean timehttp://www.loanmarket.com.au/_downloads/LoanMarket_Checklist_Home_Inspection.pdfhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC060904191033.aspxhttp://www.archicentre.com.au/survival_kit/diy_checklist.pdf

JacM wrote:
There have certainly been films made about health problems eventuating from living near those gigantic powerlines.  I've heard people comment that there have been "a lot of people living near them and their power lines that have come down with a case of cancer".  I don't know the costs associated with having above-ground power c…[Read more]

The television studio could be beaming the television shows up to Mt Dandenong as most of the Television is transmitted on the large television radio towers situated on Mt Dandenong.  They may be using a lower power radio link or land lines. Yes there is a tower located at the back of the studio buildings- A closer look at the tower reveals it…[Read more]

I have been in a similar position as I have not worked for 6 years due to kids. You may have to think about joining/ creating a joint venture development or using money partners.

See if you can get it moved to another part of the land.I know a friend who had an easement running at the back of the property and did a land swap with the land on the side of his property for the easement. He contacted the water company and managed to get it moved.There may not be an actual pipeline under the easement it could be for future…[Read more]

I would factor $1000 minimum for repairs as if something breaks like plumbing or hot water service it has to be fixed straight away.Council Rates approx $700 a year check with real estate agent they may have a copy of the Council rates.Water Rates approx $700 a year but depends on water company as my parents pay 1200 due to wilsons prom charge,…[Read more]

It is always good to work out the cash flow figures as wellincome = rent – prop manage fee – 9% interest on loan – council rates – water rates – insurance – $1000 for maintenanceIf you have a negative income figure then you can decide if you can afford the cash flow lossIf it is a positive figure then you have less trouble affording it.What you…[Read more]

I have though also about the falling AUD exchange rateIf AUD falls then Petrol cost increases as Petrol is imported from SingaporeIf fuel prices increase – cost of goods increaseAlso consumer items are imported these go up in price.If prices go up – wages demand increases for wage rise- If wages increase – inflation increasesIf inflation increases…[Read more]

Here is the link for the property in questionhttp://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-woodridge-106424040Yes I know it looks exactly the same as the previous link but what I discovered is REA moves the properties soldto the sold area rather than the buy area of their web site

Have a sunset clause in your offer and be prepared to walk away from the deal.

Andrew- What do you mean when you say you have cash in your home?Does this mean you have paid more off the loan and can redraw.Lenders usually let a LOC facility to 80% LVR -to work this out (current loan amount + LOC ) / Value of house = 0.80A LOC is a loanWhere as an offset account is a savings account where the balance reduces the linked loans…[Read more]

CranbourneHighest growth suburb in Victoriamedian price for house $285,000http://www.rs.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=sp&s=vic&u=cranbourne

I know i get my tax rate back on total costs, i pay at my tax rate on income – no it is the net loss not the total costs.Depreciation is an expense incurred.So net property income / loss = Total income – Total Costs – depreciationI am assuming total costs do not include this depreciation amount.So Net Property Loss = 12220 – 11223 – 2762So 12220 -…[Read more]

Thanks mate for the heads up . It could also occur in Australia too as politicians here bring in regulations all the time that affect businesses or investing.  Look at what they are doing to mining in Australia as an example.

Well done Karen.

The bank will sook as the land the loan is mortgaged against is now 1/2 the land and half the value. So you will need to talk to the bank about having the loan across the two sub divided blocks instead of across one block.You should talk to the local council about what it will cost to submit a DA – (or employ a private town planner – cost unknown)…[Read more]

Another method is a loan product called a shared equity loanseehttp://www.refundhomeloans.com.au/shared-equity-loans.phpfor an example and explanation of this type of loanhere are a few more to check…[Read more]