PropertyInvesting.com | grae1 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/grae1/activity/ Activity feed for grae1. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:57:15 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 56faae7f1c1bbeaded0c890cfc05de8f grae1 replied to the topic Tenant ALREADY in default!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383039-tenant-already-in-default/#post-4534454 Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:00:50 +0000 Hi Shelley,
I have several properties in NZ and have had this problem from time to time. One thing I have had to do to stop this recurring is to change property managers. It is not easy finding a good one, but when you do, they are worth their weight in gold.

The PM in this case should take some responsability, after all, that is what you are…[Read more]

]]> 1590615bc12df9db32b83d3aabe54273 grae1 replied to the topic Master Class Melbourne 2005 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379215-master-class-melbourne-2005/#post-4509607 Sat, 19 Mar 2005 14:01:45 +0000 This is my 2nd post of three, I heartily agree with you guys, the seminar was fantastic! I need to do some further research on setting up a Company/Trust structure – see Wealth Guardian- it is an amazing strategy to prevent hitting a glass ceiling with bank finance.
Thanks Steve,

Grae1

]]> 4d004864218dd95bb6ea9e0f2a104610 grae1 replied to the topic Jenman - Is he for real? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377609-jenman-is-he-for-real/#post-4499544 Tue, 28 Dec 2004 02:01:47 +0000 Hi Rob and FW,

I too have some very happy wrap clients. They and their families would still be renting now if not for this process. They have all made considerable capital gains on their homes while still allowing me to achieve a reasonable profit and keep well ahead on the mortgage payments.

I have not had to advertise or look for clients as…[Read more]

]]> a61c78125ef7a543e2323b2bf8a788aa grae1 replied to the topic BOUGHT 2 x NZ PROPERTY - WHAT NEXT in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377015-bought-2-x-nz-property-what-next/#post-4495638 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 19:47:04 +0000 Hi Dangermouse,
A quantity surveyor is called a Chattels Valuer in NZ. I have found it a very good idea to have this valuation done. It usually costs around $200-$250, quite a lot cheaper than Australia. It is possible to claim 4% per annum of building cost no matter the age.

I own my properties over there through a company structure called LAQC…[Read more]

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