Not neccessarily. Is this place identical in every way? Probably not. You may be willing to pay more/less for this property because it has xyz features/benifits that the previous property didn't have. Make a joke out of it, try to build raport with the REA. "I always love a bargain" or "I'm a bargain hunter from way back", "I never pay retail".…[Read more]

Hawthorn is good for me! D

It was in Redcliffe/Kewdale near the Tonkin and the airport. They built that biggish estate a couple years ago near there. Wasn't too far away from Belmont Shopping Center. Yeah we did the maths and for us having to get a builder etc not worth it. If we were builders etc might be good pickings but having to hire in everything means more costs less…[Read more]

Hello Wealth or should it now be Wealthy?Using your brain is not negative, many people probably envy your ability to make decisions and take action. Sounds like you have many  pretty ponies in your stalls. I'll be there with you Wealth, making money while other people stand back and let me…and wonder why I am so "lucky" and how it all just…[Read more]

Gee Wealth you must be really crying buckets not seeing a CG. Uh yeah right. Nice work making around $40k in 6 mths!D

Hi, Check out Graysonline. They have renovation sales etc where you can pick up stuff nice and cheap! They tend to have a lot of bathroom fittings and kitchen appliances which is handy. D

Well done! Yeah I would just stay at that. Plenty more investment properties in the sea (or the country) If you do not get it don't worry as something better generally pops up and if you do get a call in a few weeks then you will be in the position of power. I've read a few  books and people put in stupid amounts of offers (like 100) to secure 1…[Read more]

Hi,Look I think it sounds ok, might be worth getting another quote just to compare to make sure you are getting the right price give or take. As long as after you take the $35-40k off the asking price you still make a nice profit for the months you will have to wait for approval.  You can always get them to talk you through each part and then a…[Read more]

Thanks Singer,I'll remember the single price option for next time as it is very strong. Good comments on the RE, I think it does depend on what you are buying and where. It is hard to know what is genuine from them and what is a load. I think a mix of strategies when negotiating doesn't hurt and the ability to be flexible on something other than…[Read more]

Thanks, will prob seeya in Feb

Hey Christian,Where abouts are you located?D

Hi, Sounds good so far. Maybe try a few straight subdivisions, duplexes, triplexes and see how you go. You may have to wait a little longer for more equity so you can get on with a project. If you have some cash to do a split and can get the materials and labor nice and cheap then you will be sitting very pretty!Good luck let us know how you go.D

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If it your first one use a company that has done plenty of them before. You will gain extra out of them that you don't really pay for such as call after call to slack council who don't get permits approved in a timely manner!

It really depends where you are and what you want done. If you are going to just split a backyard and sell it it may…[Read more]

Hi,If it your first one use a company that has done plenty of them before. You will gain extra out of them that you don't really pay for such as call after call to slack council who don't get permits approved in a timely manner!It really depends where you are and what you want done. If you are going to just split a backyard and sell it it may cost…[Read more]

Nope, a crazy person doesn't plan for their kids future. If it were me I wouldn't hesitate to rent particularly if there were good schools and it was a nice neighborhood. You are not crazy though plenty of people will think that you are. DO NOT listen. Do what is best for you and your family! Hey you could always move into a smaller house later if…[Read more]

The REA has to present all offers that are in writing. Badger them to get it in writing. Put in an end date and see what happens. Plenty of vendors will go with a bird in the hand don't be afraid to negotiate. Remember if you don't get it it is still good practice for next time. Don't let emotion get in your way (very hard when you are on the…[Read more]

Yeah we did the maths on it and it just wasn't worth it. The time we'd have spend on it too being interstate, totally not worth it! We said no thanks ThanksD

Awww man, I PM'd you and emailed you!!!! Hahaha! I'll email you again but shhh my secret identity must be maintain HAHAH yeah right!D

Miaow LOL!

My apologies I missed QLD!