Do some further research and it seems the NSW government hasn’t decided to which type to legislate, battery operated or hard wire type smoke detectors. The NSW fire bridge are pushing for the battery type.

The hard wired type smoke detectors are available from the hardware stores for $50.00 (NSW), you still have to install the thing…[Read more]

Hi Ben,
I’m one of Steve’s clients and as Westan says he comes highly recommended.

Worth a phone call.

Cheers,
GeoffB

Thank you all for your constructive feedback.

Great suggestions and ideas.

Cheers,
GeoffB

Good question Redfish.

I too have been asking the same questions on the dedicated NZ forum http://www.nzpropertytogo.com/, but as yet nobody has responded.

The only knowledge I have gained so far from my research is that NZ subdivision processes and laws are very similar to Oz.

Cheers
GeoffB

Contact Steven Crane at Mobile Mortgage in Melbourne (can get his details from this forum) who can answer your question.

Question to you is, why do you specifically want a Mobile Mortgage broker in Sydney?????

I’m from Sydney but don’t limit myself to brokers in Sydney, any broker in Australia can deliver 100% quality services regardless of…[Read more]

I agree Caesar, suspect Kurra is talking about Westans seminar evening. If that is the case the American gentlemen referenced to are NOT USA Real Estate agents, they are property investors.

Cheers
GeoffB

Hi Property Angel,

Small assistance regarding your business start-up, suggest you read (presuming you haven’t already) a very inspiring book called “You Inc.” by John McGrath.

I have just read it for the second time, can really help you to your business goals and aspirations.

Cheers
GeoffB

Below is an article from last Fridays Southland Times Newspaper regarding the positive future of Invercargill. This in addition to ozi’s post earlier today puts a lot of substance towards a rosy current situation and future.

Feisty city blows away the experts
08 April 2005
By KAREN ARNOLD

Invercargill’s future as a stable, healthy community is…[Read more]

I’ve vetted interest in Invercargill and in the last six months the positives are defiantly outweighing the negatives.

Personally, I have great confidence this trend will continue in all areas.

Cheers
GeoffB

Hi John,
I have done a lot of research on USA property investing over the last 4 months and the one accounting firm who has the best knowledge on Australians investing in USA properties is Active Financial Answers (they have a web page), I use them. I take it the seminar you attended is the ones held at the Carton Crests last week? If so then you…[Read more]

Rural NSW 7.7% and 8%.

Cheers
GeoffB

Interesting article regarding growth of Invercargill.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3241218a6011,00.html

Cheers
GeoffB

Hi Barb,
Valid comments, as always.

Property Managers still can give you quality service at 7.5% to 8.5% instead of 10%-11%. I manage to been treated as a quality client by the PM’s through dialogue, i.e. Keep a in contact with PM and a relationship of trust (so far it’s working…).

In large towns like Invercargill where PM’s could have 200+…[Read more]

Woodsman,

If you are still investing in property, land tax is levied in all states.

Not if you invest in NZ or USA.

Cheers
GeoffB

Stephen,
Another option is to use OPM (other peoples money), suggest you read Steve McKnight’s Feb newsletter, has great suggestion to raise money.

Before reading the article suggest implementing a budget and start saving saving saving, once you get started everything will start to flow naturally.

Hope this is of some assistance?

Cheers
GeoffB

Sorry, none here, so far touch wood.

It’s called due diligence, the stuff really works…

Cheers
GeoffB

One way I’ve stopped paying any additional land tax is, stopped PI in NSW, moved on, it’s a big world out there. i.e. taken my business elsewhere.

How have I dealt with existing PI’s? – good question, unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a way around avoiding paying it, yet… election time may assist….

Some people have discussed on this…[Read more]

Hi Tim,
Your situation sound similar to mine some time ago.

I bought a Property Investment (PI) off an existing investor who had multiple properties through the Property Manager (PM). As I only bought one PI of this investor the PM tried to raise his management fees, with good reason. I was successful in retaining the low PM fees (7.5%) only…[Read more]

Hi techhowse,

I take it you are looking for an accountant and in your local area??? If so, why are you limiting your search to just that. Some of the best accountants suitable for your requirements maybe else where.

Case, up until a couple of months ago I used my old accountant back in Adelaide from 12 years ago. As I grow my investment…[Read more]

Another advantage of investing in NZ over Oz is:

Bob Carr and his Treasure are not in power, therefore no land tax and NO vendor tax…. (Yet!!!)

Cheers,
GeoffB