PropertyInvesting.com | fredo_4305 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/fredo_4305/activity/ Activity feed for fredo_4305. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:39:06 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ed2f62300bb9eff47588f0ba6e42c441 fredo_4305 started the topic Ballarat Real Estate Agent Recommendations in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5013607-ballarat-real-estate-agent-recommendations/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:26:29 +0000 Hi All,
A friend of mine is selling her place in Ballarat, does anyone have any recommendations for a Agent?

Thanks

]]> f24ac511df31dfaee4a18132ee3e40f5 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Subdivision Finance - Council Advice - East Toowoomba Property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5005963-subdivision-finance-council-advice-east-toowoomba-property/#post-5006108 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:30:23 +0000 Hi Richard,
I am wanting to do it as a resi deal, however I couldn’t care which way the money is lent. I was wanting to package it all up in the construction costs, the way I look at it is that mum and dad building a home don’t pay up front the drive way, fencing, water, sewage etc etc and borrow the remainder for the bricks and…[Read more]

]]> 35f32dd1233807456739c587daf95c4b fredo_4305 started the topic Subdivision Finance - Council Advice - East Toowoomba Property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5005963-subdivision-finance-council-advice-east-toowoomba-property/ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:40:12 +0000 Hi All,
I currently have a property which has development approval for subdivision. The property is located in East Toowoomba. The problem I am facing with council is that the proposed block cannot be issued a separate title until all the subdivision works are complete. This creates a problem as the bank won’t lend for a complete build or…[Read more]

]]> b76760c8ee689557a5a42f8f795463dd fredo_4305 started the topic Terri Scheer Insurance - Most other answers on here very wishy washy in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4989996-terri-scheer-insurance-most-other-answers-on-here-very-wishy-washy/ Fri, 02 May 2014 00:32:52 +0000 Hello fellow investors,
This is my first post for some time. I was wanting to know an open shut answer to Terri Scheer Insurance. Im after land lord only as I have a fantastic Building Insurer, who unfortunately doesn’t do landlord. My agent has suggested AON.

Thanks

]]> 38b15ec78ee57c6c98cfb8ce7b1a9cf6 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Recommended rental manager in QLD Ipswich area in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410778-recommended-rental-manager-in-qld-ipswich-area/#post-4699738 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:13:59 +0000 Beau-Lea Miller from Beautique Reality, knows the area well. She manages a few of mine. You can not beat her for quality. She also has her own investment properties so understands the needs and requirements of an investor.

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]]> d7aaccbbd3b3c74c7031735198a81193 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Taking over ownership of property finance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/taking-over-ownership-of-property-finance/#post-4696004 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:15:00 +0000 Hi Guys. Property is in QLD. I can see its likely ill be required to pay both again. I think its BS and money grabbing as its only removal of a name. But thats life I guess.

]]> 6a2b44616eacf10f52f2436ecd27ce88 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Taking over ownership of property finance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/taking-over-ownership-of-property-finance/#post-4695997 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:24:06 +0000 I pay the loan myself anyhow. My partners name was there just for the sake of it. Stupid in hindsight.

My partner and I are separating, so only half of it would technically be changing names.

]]> c19e89266a386685a169dc42f628a5c5 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Should we rent out our newly built Toowoomba IP to DHA? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409767-should-we-rent-out-our-newly-built-toowoomba-ip-to-dha/#post-4693587 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:15:01 +0000 Noooooo don't do it.

]]> 02b2991a32d784c7c3eb9f298130a6f6 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Can anyone recommend a good property manager in Toowoomba? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409741-can-anyone-recommend-a-good-property-manager-in-toowoomba/#post-4693448 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:14:06 +0000 Jeanie from Elders Reality is very good.

]]> f2b15c7703742743c402131cd28bda0a fredo_4305 replied to the topic Reno/subdivide in Toowoomba in the forum Any area close to the CBD. https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409916-renosubdivide-in-toowoomba/#post-4694244 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 07:27:03 +0000 Any area close to the CBD. East Toowoomba is the prime suburb in the area which has properties you are after. North and South Toowoomba and to a latter extent Newtown, aren't to bad. There are also quite a few properties, that are on two titles and cost to subdivide than properties on one title. I use an Agent in Toowoomba from Elders Real Estate,…[Read more]

]]> e9a00718d8144fb7a75ffeb5d688c675 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Improvement vs Repair of a roof. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409839-improvement-vs-repair-of-a-roof/#post-4693926 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:34:53 +0000 Maybe the roof collapsing due to degradation or the possibility of it coming off in a storm is also a health and safety risk.

]]> e20f64511d4f1621e2d7a619f20a80df fredo_4305 replied to the topic Lot reconfigurations and sub divisions, Toowoomba in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409493-lot-reconfigurations-and-sub-divisions-toowoomba/#post-4691957 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:15:30 +0000 Gday Mate I have DA for a lot reconfig in toowoomba. They are alot cheaper.

]]> dcc4c2658238273b6f0cf1f1845b646e fredo_4305 replied to the topic Subdivision Building Finance in the forum Anyone ? https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409798-subdivision-building-finance/#post-4693725 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:34:05 +0000 Anyone ?

]]> 41e5476ec29f84bdc2f2189e6f225038 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Property Managers and landlords - do you change locks? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409751-property-managers-and-landlords-do-you-change-locks/#post-4693508 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 08:46:34 +0000 It would still be classed as unauthorized accessed. Police report would reflect as such if damage were done. Keys could have been taken from current tenant cut and return, keys could have been taken from RE agent's premise. All very hard to prove it was previous tenants their prints would be all over the property regardless. Geez almost like the…[Read more]

]]> 10113af01c8d770356536956670a4be1 fredo_4305 replied to the topic How do you handle criticism? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408115-how-do-you-handle-criticism/page/2/#post-4681143 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:51:45 +0000 Minmise the rubbish you read on this forum. Remember alot of lies are told on the forum and same as Property Magazines.

The magazines are sold to make money!! I love stories where someone has inherited a heap of money and there is only a small token sentence 34 of the way through the article.

You never see an article titled: "How I bought 3…[Read more]

]]> df4fbf89642eeff9ca6b608d39b7c108 fredo_4305 replied to the topic defence housing.. what's the catch? in the forum They have an extremely high https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409533-defence-housing-whats-the-catch/#post-4692217 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:58:52 +0000 They have an extremely high management fee around 17% although I think they pay for repairs. However they only touch new houses so how many repairs could there be.

Maintenance wise the don't fix everything like they should as it is out of their pocket not yours. They try to minimize there costs.

Rent is never top dollar just the area…[Read more]

]]> 77657adbc346a1edaed1c54758be3e7f fredo_4305 replied to the topic Waterford Loganlea Areas Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409514-waterford-loganlea-areas-brisbane/#post-4692102 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:11:41 +0000 Nigel Kibel on this forum is a Brisbane expert. I think with that sort of money you could get a property in a better area than those that you have mentioned. You could possibly get a unit closer to Bris for that price. Toowoomba and Ipswich are also worth a look at.

]]> 7ee152c537c179aeb870e0d81af62b85 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Waterford Loganlea Areas Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409514-waterford-loganlea-areas-brisbane/#post-4692100 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:11:49 +0000 What price range? I think pending your budget there are much better areas around.

]]> 67499902247c9e2926e43446ec8b1877 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Are Tenants Liable for Rent Arrears? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409403-are-tenants-liable-for-rent-arrears/#post-4691089 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:19:49 +0000 Put it through your land lord insurance. My insurance company covers loss or rent until such time the property is re-leased. Property must be under a fixed lease. They also use the bond towards the first 4 weeks loss of rent which can leave a hole in your pocket if there is a bit of damage. As long as the property is advertised once vacated, they…[Read more]

]]> 6eb39b13c405be1d7a71acc5a5a61731 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Best place for renovation/hold or renovation/sell in Toowoomba? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409350-best-place-for-renovationhold-or-renovationsell-in-toowoomba-2/#post-4690726 Sun, 26 May 2013 01:25:38 +0000 Try the Eastern suburbs of Toowoomba, much better value than Ipswich.

]]> 1c7d22346464547579670ef413afadd9 fredo_4305 replied to the topic What constitutes a bedroom in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408957-what-constitutes-a-bedroom/#post-4688293 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:50:28 +0000 There is a window, and it is legal height, its not an addition etc.

]]> 5b042dfeaa876c1d94c16fe886d36361 fredo_4305 replied to the topic What constitutes a bedroom in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408957-what-constitutes-a-bedroom/#post-4688290 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:38:06 +0000 Anyone?

]]> f7cb49fa30b312ae4f9a72dac306d85b fredo_4305 replied to the topic Build another one out the back... in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407415-build-another-one-out-the-back/#post-4675934 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:05:43 +0000 Ipswich are very stringent on subdivisions and very expensive for the location. Knowing Ipswich very very well it would be unlikely to make any money off the deal if you were to sell the rear property. Im not sure if they would approve it with the eaves distance from the boundary. They may consider "what may happen in the future" ie future owners…[Read more]

]]> 5528af48dbf6c368b113576e10ff8166 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Valuation when building. in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408808-valuation-when-building/#post-4687137 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:12:42 +0000 I thought they just take the building contract price?

]]> 253b91244b939b462fa7beeb30ca6f1a fredo_4305 replied to the topic property fencing cause me a garage in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408776-property-fencing-cause-me-a-garage/#post-4686873 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:12:14 +0000 Im no lawyer but from what I can see they are doing nothing wrong. You may be able to fit "a" car through maybe just not a sizeable one.

]]> 68edb76db1a1605e98259c68c5a77817 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Property Investing Group Strategy in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408767-property-investing-group-strategy/#post-4686822 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:59:26 +0000 What finance strategy would you suggest Terry?

Could there be an overiding PTY LTD Trust with each unit within that owned by individual PTYLTD Trust?

]]> 63905dadf6be065fb202160742c21458 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Looking for recommendations as to a Selling Agent - Toowoomba region. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408770-looking-for-recommendations-as-to-a-selling-agent-toowoomba-region/#post-4686838 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:54:45 +0000 Try Ashley North at Elders Real Estate. Good agent, knows the area and market, coincidentally I plugged him earlier today on another post. He found a property for me once, and subsequently bought it off him. Just to clarify I live in Melb no ties to him other than that I bought off him once.

]]> b19940cc58caa288ad592c322b01a818 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Toowoomba in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408580-toowoomba-4/#post-4685221 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:22:57 +0000 PJD,
            I have used a Real Estate Agent in Toowoomba before to find me a property before. Ashley North, Elders Real Estate. He knows the market and area extremely well and will find you what you want and will tell you if a property is rubbish or not. He is also happy to conjunct.

Might be worth giving him a call.

]]> 031c8fb435a6f2679d0d150aef990d38 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Landlord Insurance - Expensive and Never Used? Ideas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407347-landlord-insurance-expensive-and-never-used-ideas/#post-4675332 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:01:46 +0000 Cash in all the wanted baby gifts and christening presents on ebay. 

Insurance for a year paid for smiley

]]> be8842a315fa38489468f32b1dca781f fredo_4305 replied to the topic Landlord Insurance - Expensive and Never Used? Ideas in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407347-landlord-insurance-expensive-and-never-used-ideas/#post-4675331 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:00:53 +0000 Definitely keep it. 500 per property isn't that much, I am paying 2500 a year with Suncorp, granted it was flooded but I wouldn't give it up for the world. I have used landlord insurance in the past, and try to get every cent that is owed. They are like banks in it for the money just like us as investors its a business, push them for every cent if…[Read more]

]]> c5716a6e2a61d902bbd1af739ac87a1d fredo_4305 replied to the topic Toowoomba in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408580-toowoomba-4/#post-4685220 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:54:58 +0000 In and around East Toowoomba is the way to go, sought after, good reputation, very nice area, with access to great schools, hospitals, cbd, parks, cafes etc. Im not sure if 200k would cut it in this area though. People are generally very city proud which is nice to see and better than some other regional towns. 

Rental returns are generally good…[Read more]

]]> 25a4249760acf1054999ee76b578ec59 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Toowoomba in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408580-toowoomba-4/#post-4685216 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:38:35 +0000 What suburbs are you looking at?

]]> 5e662f1f0f77292671c943727fac58d6 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Toowoomba in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408580-toowoomba-4/#post-4685214 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:32:22 +0000 Thats a shame nobody has answered yet.

Toowoomba is a great location to buy and has come up alot in hotspot articles and various other articles.

It is a nice city and will benefit from the secondary effects of mines, ie it will be the nearest business centre and provide alot of maintainanc and logistical support to the mines. It has experience…[Read more]

]]> dfcf91b0355460879c86cd9d7c79e4a1 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Property Staging in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408723-property-staging/#post-4686457 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:02:42 +0000 Looks great.  Although not sure on that linencheeky

]]> ca54023b095d12f37d65b6b54b6e1d87 fredo_4305 replied to the topic removable homes as an option? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408667-removable-homes-as-an-option/#post-4686028 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:32:37 +0000 I think there is actually a removal home company in Dalby or very close by.  Never used them but have spoke to them about the prospect. The price generally includes all costs of transport etc etc of a certain distance as long as its not too complicated ie shutting down roads etc. It also includes getting it put onto low stumps.

Alot of them…[Read more]

]]> b8707f92968945b518f4d92f05a39fa4 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Land tax valuations in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408651-land-tax-valuations/#post-4685896 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:50:38 +0000 Conveniently only 2k over the threshold, maybe you could try to knock them down to 499K.

]]> 830c8bdbb8c6364ab30d7493df218c4e fredo_4305 replied to the topic Double bedroom or single with BIRs in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408616-double-bedroom-or-single-with-birs/#post-4685545 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:57:02 +0000 I think you definitely need to keep the BIR. I had a home that I was trying to rent with large bedrooms. It was a post war timber home. The majority of people who inspected commented on the fact that there were no BIR. Alas they didn't take the house as they would had to of bought wardrobes. I think both professionals and families would want BIR.…[Read more]

]]> a0e5d29dfa2be2f0a6918ccbebd7da37 fredo_4305 replied to the topic What's One Big Thing you'd like to Accomplish in 2013? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408304-whats-one-big-thing-youd-like-to-accomplish-in-2013/#post-4682735 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:06:02 +0000 The second my flooded property hits the required amount to unsecure from another property give nab the bird. 

]]> 31bdcf23d47296666dff7ef72a7debb0 fredo_4305 replied to the topic ANZ predicts a new low in rates article!! Hypocritical? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408299-anz-predicts-a-new-low-in-rates-article-hypocritical/#post-4682709 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:02:31 +0000 So they are liars as well as greedy??

]]> 8d471ae5190180b207151b11ba336e76 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Backyard subdivision? anyone doing it? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408295-backyard-subdivision-anyone-doing-it/#post-4682676 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:23:19 +0000 Speak to council yourself first.  Remember council are a business so its in the best interest to give advice and approve developments as its how they make their money. 

From there speak to a surveyor than can take a quick look and or you can pay for a report etc. You can include a due diligence clause stating pending the outcome of your findings…[Read more]

]]> db1cc068d65888b06f2880945807b1ba fredo_4305 replied to the topic Backyard subdivision? anyone doing it? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408295-backyard-subdivision-anyone-doing-it/#post-4682674 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:33:20 +0000 It all depends on the situation. Ideally you can buy and hold but if you need to free up cash sell one of them, prefferably the existing dwelling, so you get the deprecation benefits but every situation is different.

It can be harder to sell a battle axe block as it is down the driveway down the back with no street frontage, so if the existing…[Read more]

]]> ba51682b9caa5a4d93211b448db9124e fredo_4305 replied to the topic Subdivision Finance - Advice Wanted in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408135-subdivision-finance-advice-wanted/#post-4681403 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:30:17 +0000 Not so much contributions but there are fees etc.

As for the subdivsion works should be able to be included in the construction, im talking about the hard costs ie driveway, water, electrical, fences etc. They are part and parcel of a new house. im happy to pay the fees consultants.

Subdiv can occur whenever pending I get my hands on funds…[Read more]

]]> 399237782290fefc6dca7a6cd1fbf508 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Subdivision in Sydney in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406625-subdivision-in-sydney/#post-4670069 Sat, 19 May 2012 09:18:54 +0000 I guess it all depends on what council will permit and what an architect can come up with to make them functional dwellings.

You may also want to check out where sewers run etc as quite often on larger blocks that may next to the house or behind the house which could potentially be where you wish to place the duplex, moving these can be a very…[Read more]

]]> 31bf4e63a22eb7495833f73004a12e54 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Ideas and inspirations in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406624-ideas-and-inspirations/#post-4670064 Sat, 19 May 2012 03:36:02 +0000 Do a google image search, go for a drive around the area and see what others have done.

]]> f944f3ba9efeaf77d2b2f5c14d2c8024 fredo_4305 replied to the topic IP Portfolio Plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406526-ip-portfolio-plan/#post-4669270 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:04:01 +0000 Paint, floors, light fittings and possibly power points. There are the most simple ones without large costs. Also make sure the house is serviceable and presents well on the outside.

]]> 7a077958f7396e87e7eeb1fc85a2ecac fredo_4305 replied to the topic Are project home builders cheaper than smaller builders? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406503-are-project-home-builders-cheaper-than-smaller-builders/#post-4669115 Sun, 06 May 2012 06:22:45 +0000 I rencently used a small builder for a complete reno of a flooded property, I couldn’t fault his flexibility. You won’t get this with a big builder and if you do get the flexibility you will prob find the price goes up.

I also got a quote off big builder last year for a lowset brick home, all they were interested in was in getting me to…[Read more]

]]> ed089cbe9374d0dccb0a6b603e4b222e fredo_4305 replied to the topic Are project home builders cheaper than smaller builders? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406503-are-project-home-builders-cheaper-than-smaller-builders/#post-4669113 Sun, 06 May 2012 04:44:21 +0000 Where you may save yourself 20K – 25K by using a larger builder you may find that the overall finish, quality is not there. They are also not as flexible when it comes to alterations etc.

That 20-25K may even balance out due to the finish.

]]> 70357bba00845cb71edda27fbd349429 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Whats happening in Queensland? in the forum I would like to think so, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406506-whats-happening-in-queensland/#post-4669131 Sat, 05 May 2012 04:29:02 +0000 I would like to think so, adding to the fact qld has been flat for so long plus floods and everyone being very cautious. There are some extremely affordable and lucrative deals about, taking in to account my first sentence I am hoping that this will soon drive prices up as the fear of missing out grips people.

I think when it does eventually…[Read more]

]]> 7eef2435205620bf12cf512c900a9321 fredo_4305 replied to the topic Whats happening in Queensland? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406506-whats-happening-in-queensland/#post-4669129 Fri, 04 May 2012 23:43:21 +0000 SEQ has been doing nothing for alot longer than two years and the gold coast is even worse, I have given up trying to predict when seq will improve.

]]> 40bd8bde34d4c18559b3ea682c12a140 fredo_4305 replied to the topic investing in Werribee / Wyndham Vale in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406431-investing-in-werribee-wyndham-vale/#post-4668345 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:24:12 +0000 Yes the vacancy rates is around 14%. I had a friend build a 4 bedroom house in Point Cook and it took ages to rent. It ended up renting for 330 per week. It cost him 420 for house and land.

Infrastructure lol what infrastructure, they are building a new train station whoop dee doo. Hopefully they put enough parking there as the other two…[Read more]

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