PropertyInvesting.com | jenni_nextplace.com.au | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jenni_nextplace.com.au/activity/ Activity feed for jenni_nextplace.com.au. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:23:53 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f1c6f9558ae645c33a97c256e712777d jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic With Holden closing and BP cutting workers by 300 in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410402-with-holden-closing-and-bp-cutting-workers-by-300/#post-4697243 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:15:05 +0000 Very sad. I just purchased a holden cruze, australian made. Was one of the main reasons I purchased it. 

I wonder what will now happen to bathurst. Holden vs Ford now neither are being produced in Australia. 

]]> 0dddbd55181a7127d9a08675e31e8373 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Good Tenants Breaking Lease Because of Bad PM in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410269-good-tenants-breaking-lease-because-of-bad-pm/#post-4696309 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:57:15 +0000 Even if a tenant breaks lease they are still obligated to pay rent up and until the day a new tenant is found. To be removed from this agreement the tenant must apply to the courts to have the lease revoked, it needs to be agreed to between yourself/agent and the tenant. 

If the lease is revoked by the court due to miss management. Then you will…[Read more]

]]> c58d021da7cb6b0b40379b265d6ea9d4 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Property Management Fee Structure - Confused!! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410268-property-management-fee-structure-confused/#post-4696303 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:51:19 +0000 Management fee is usually charge on the amount of rent that is received in that period. So the amount will vary but not the percentage.

E.G One fortnight you may receive $600 in rent and your commision is 8.25% then you will be charged $49.50
Then in the next fortnight period you may have received $1500.00 so 8.25% is $123.75 commission charged. 

]]> 1aa19325aaf2b6d45a7c5b74e9bfcf1c jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Simpliest property value adds in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410167-simpliest-property-value-adds/#post-4695700 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:40:10 +0000 Don't forget the outside. Tricking up the front of house can add a lot of value. 

Carports and landscaping. 

]]> 107b295d95e49a78b69dc1fca9adc489 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Pre-settlement inspection - what happens is something is wrong in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410174-pre-settlement-inspection-what-happens-is-something-is-wrong/#post-4695734 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:37:15 +0000 As per catalyst. 

You get onto your solicitor straight away and settlement gets delayed until its all sorted. It either gets fixed or you get a discount on the purchase price. 

It is generally fairly rare. Although a lot of new owners tend to suck up on the little stuff. E.G pool cleaning stuff gone, shelving in the shed etc….

]]> 1c89e35dbe8380ca3c0c705cc6b33769 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Have to wait 6 months. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410181-have-to-wait-6-months/#post-4695743 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:32:49 +0000 All of the above and some of the banks are really tough or lost the plot at the moment. Partner just purchased a property though the CBA. Had over $400,000 in equity. 1 mortgage fully paid, enough cash to pay off the second mortgage once it went off fixed.  He was purchasing a property for $175,000 yet still had to get everything valued.  This…[Read more]

]]> 0fcb16a5f3230c9d9c400133ea38248d jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Order Of Things To Do In A Renovation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410134-order-of-things-to-do-in-a-renovation/#post-4695488 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 03:44:28 +0000 Create a detailed plan. Most people lose money before they even start a renovation or building project because they don't have a details plan.
Some estimate that costs are

Bathroom – $9000 to $24,000
Kitchen – $11000 – $32000
Laundry – $4000 – $10000
Bedroom – $4000 – 9000

]]> 749a5bd8f13d61ae8497950a2de1d10a jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic renegotiating after the pest and building inspection in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4410118-renegotiating-after-the-pest-and-building-inspection/#post-4695396 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:44:48 +0000 Absolutely Donna go for it.
Its a very common thing to do.  
I agree with FMS, get the work done yourself, don't offer the seller the option to attend to it themselves. It may not be completed to your satisfaction.  

]]> fec38f7a9253d86107d829995e2c4eef jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Purchasing sight unseen in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409982-purchasing-sight-unseen/#post-4694572 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 06:38:49 +0000 Hard I know if you don't have someone on the ground who can take a look for you.

You could always post a job for someone to attend to the property and take a video for you, maybe the building and pest inspector will do if for you.

]]> 086b5d58550efb262dc7e0264809df06 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Trust funds (I'm new) in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409924-trust-funds-im-new/#post-4694260 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:24:34 +0000 Best to speak to your accountant in regards to using a trust fund, they have a full picture of your finances and will best be able to advise. There are many different structures you can use.

]]> d9fe744a3f8b0896d4005ea7276bb2e6 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Property Cycle in Melbourne in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409826-property-cycle-in-melbourne/#post-4693881 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 02:35:49 +0000 They say Australias population will double by 2031 and that Melbourne will see the highest growth out of all the capital cities. food for thought.

]]> b56b825f05da06c1197a9ee67186bbf9 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Any thoughts about investing in Chinchilla or Miles? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409797-any-thoughts-about-investing-in-chinchilla-or-miles/#post-4693723 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 02:33:44 +0000 I agree with Nigel, you will find something for the same sorts of money in major city centers, a lot more secure for you down the track. 

]]> fee674f27e4fb63f0b351f0288c275e5 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Bargain can be found in overpriced properties: Patrick Bright in the forum So, So true. I knew a buyer https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409778-bargain-can-be-found-in-overpriced-properties-patrick-bright/#post-4693616 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:37:16 +0000 So, So true. I knew a buyer who purchased a property $100k less than the asking price. They were the third and lowest offer on the property, and because the sellers were so sick of the whole thing they said OK. 

Targeting these properties can be  well worth your while. 

If they don't accept your offer the first time. Let is sit for a bit, then…[Read more]

]]> 7f5b8dfffaffefa3cfc0f503bdbb46fe jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Non Paying Tenants in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409692-non-paying-tenants/#post-4693182 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:35:15 +0000 Tenants tend to take advantage of owners. I think everyone has said it all. Go with a PM. Sounds like the attempt to save money in the beginning could end up costing you a lot in the end. Its a real shame they have turned a corner for the worse.  A horrible position to be in. 

Be very careful also of tenants helping you out such as putting in the…[Read more]

]]> 39c2a563ba19dc3b19fde6b99dd3c64b jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Thoughts on Dubbo Market in the forum Hi Coota, be very watchful https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409696-thoughts-on-dubbo-market/#post-4693202 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:27:57 +0000 Hi Coota, be very watchful with what area you purchase from in Dubbo. Have you visited the area and taken a look? I had a friend live in Dubbo and moved due to the problems they were having there. Although it could be cleaned up now. 

]]> 5b25531b4606ecbec49eefb0357520cf jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Will replacing a Fence/ adding a Shed add value in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409666-will-replacing-a-fence-adding-a-shed-add-value/#post-4693052 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 02:56:55 +0000 Both will add value if you are doing for a reason. 

If you are building a high fence to make the yard private, with gate and second driveway, this would add value. 

If you are building a big storage/car shed that can be accesses by car via the second driveway on the corner block yes this would be adding value.

If though you are building a lower…[Read more]

]]> 4e51b95fbbc3ff984c4cfbc239f8e140 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Property Management Fee in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409632-property-management-fee-2/#post-4692885 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:51:52 +0000 Dont forget to also look at other fees charged, some charge for lease renewals, routine inspections, court hearing, quotes, EOFY statements, etc

]]> c168d2967004efc874826b2db87451e4 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Advice on tenant breaking fixed term rental contract in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409658-advice-on-tenant-breaking-fixed-term-rental-contract/#post-4693019 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:31:45 +0000 If it went to court she has set herself up with the hardship claim and most likely the courts will allow her out of the lease. You also probably don't want to go through the drama of the court process.

It sounds like she has done the right thing and left the property ready to re-let again. I think take her offer is all you can do, cut your losses…[Read more]

]]> e2ea73c0cfa304ab3a539f7d1564f93c jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic timber clad over gyprock in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409634-timber-clad-over-gyprock/#post-4692899 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:09:13 +0000 Yeah its fine to clad over plaster. My oldies builder has just done that with white wash timber, and looks fantastic. I was thinking of doing the same myself in my laundry, as I have the same drama.

]]> 49ff28fd0a7dd799f3cb744573e8d860 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Suburbs to invest near Brisbane airport in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409272-suburbs-to-invest-near-brisbane-airport/#post-4690307 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:07:18 +0000 Areas around the Brisbane airport have been really moving forward, especially as many areas have easy access to the motorway, it makes shooting up to the sunshine coast or down to the Gold coast a pretty easy run. It is an area I would look into further.

]]> 32afc735c0d66dd0c7aded439e2e9787 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Request to lower rent. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409615-request-to-lower-rent/#post-4692734 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:54:37 +0000 Mining areas do fluctuate a lot. Generally the properties rental market value is much much higher than in the rest of Australia. 

Look at the future volatility of the area and the mining company. If mining production is slowing and the tenants are great tenants and you are still receiving a great return and can secure them on a long lease could…[Read more]

]]> 72ccf76ae7218252b06e4288c4c47441 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Is rent to buy a scam? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408696-is-rent-to-buy-a-scam/#post-4686288 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:06:26 +0000 Its not a scam but it can be very risky, check out the governments money smart website. My understanding the risks are

1/ You pay well above market rent which goes towards a deposit for the home.
2/ If you default you can loose your deposit
3/ If at the end of the rental term you can't get a loan to buy the house, again you can loose your…[Read more]

]]> d80b93e12818bfb13a7569ade7618720 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Gold Coast in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409480-gold-coast-6/page/2/#post-4691886 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:02:39 +0000 The Gold Coast has a lot going for it, and there are always tenants looking for properties to rent. Any area has its positives and negatives, even if there is an oversupply of units for sale, if you pick the right unit to invest in you will never be without a tenant.

]]> d256cd9933b3018ee788973a43d5bef6 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Roofing problem in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409546-roofing-problem/#post-4692301 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:39:13 +0000 I agree with Freckle, get some pics of what is going on and ask for a 2 other quotes, get one from a licensed builder. Were the quotes in writing?

]]> 94a0fc8e7689abd28ab19227c360da95 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Waterford Loganlea Areas Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409514-waterford-loganlea-areas-brisbane/#post-4692110 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:04:49 +0000 Jamie is right logan area does have a bad stigma, an this is what will keep the prices down, there are also as I understand it traffic issues. Personally I think there will probably be better options out there for you. 

]]> 6391169bae704facd5d5aa9b0e073932 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409518-ways-to-confirm-that-your-offers-have-been-passed-to-the-vendor/#post-4692132 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:08 +0000 Always provide an offer on a contract. Ask the agent to get them to counter offer. This is done by crossing out the offer on the contract you made and they will write in a new figure.  Confirms they have seen the offer. 

An agent is legally bound though to give the seller any offers unless instructed not to do so. 

]]> 80d08849f6fa45bb6148a4a3dd1dc468 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Property next to golf course and landfill in the forum Landfills are being moved all https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409522-property-next-to-golf-course-and-landfill/#post-4692166 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:55:50 +0000 Landfills are being moved all the time. When I had to take some rubbish to the tip in Port Macquarie house were literally just outside the front gate of the tip and they were large nice and relatively new houses. Why would they build there? I recon they are banking on the tip being moved further out of town. 

So maybe look into town planning and…[Read more]

]]> 41335b276cca208a965e88e4c6e6c023 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Property prices still rising??? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409526-property-prices-still-rising/#post-4692179 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:50:30 +0000 I see prices dropping still, but the number of sales has picked up.

]]> 2ac05a615b2bd8bc9a8567ddf12c4ff7 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Paying agents for services by the hour? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409520-paying-agents-for-services-by-the-hour/#post-4692154 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:48:18 +0000 Na, not sure why would when the agent works for free unless they sell your property, why pay for them when you don't have to. 

]]> ec8072a73c2c4d02a7e2bef69d77a583 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic too many property coach which to choose in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409496-too-many-property-coach-which-to-choose/#post-4691978 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:23:21 +0000 Only way to know is to interview them and to interview one of their clients. To me your putting lots of trust in someone you don't know, If you feel you need one then thats probably ok but I would learn my stuff first then use them as support and backup, and not the primary direction

]]> e8ec9ed9449e7541c18e2cf5e30502b1 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic High Capital Growth Prospects and High Rental Yield in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409477-high-capital-growth-prospects-and-high-rental-yield/#post-4691853 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:11:40 +0000 Hi

Found this property for sale, price $265k rents for $400. Not bad, but I wonder if thats the rent for both the house and the granny flat

House and Granny flat $265,000

]]> 1583cdf9c9575a6a2822913d657ddeba jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Brisbane market in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409407-brisbane-market/page/2/#post-4691139 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:08:44 +0000 Not sure but there are some great buys around at the moment. 

]]> dc9085f5f7f0178b253ccdaeb52d26f5 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic High Capital Growth Prospects and High Rental Yield in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409477-high-capital-growth-prospects-and-high-rental-yield/#post-4691842 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:34:04 +0000 There is quite a bit of difference in your budget there PDimi, you could possibly look to maybe buy 2. Trust your own research, and were you thinking of any particular area of interest to you? Do you want a property close to home or in a different state? Did you want a house or unit? Did you want the high risk of the mining towns or did you want…[Read more]

]]> fefbd345bb1fa63716090d96de2eea88 jenni_nextplace.com.au replied to the topic Paying for quotes in the forum Yeah its a bit rude. The https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409478-paying-for-quotes/#post-4691860 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:21:52 +0000 Yeah its a bit rude. The agent should have enough tradies on their books for them all to give free quotes. The tradie is a bit silly also, he should be thinking if I stay on the good side of the agent then I could get more work.. 

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