https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jim64/activity/ Activity feed for jim64. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 cf08c96a48b99832101c3eb1777feabe https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408990-investment-property-networks-in-adelaide/#post-4688521 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:39:00 +0000 I actually may make it to this one.

]]> 2dafaf679961b9971598a9d2a83f31b0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407233-do-i-turn-my-ppor-into-an-ip-or-sell-up-and-get-a-bigger-house-with-sub-div-potential-plus-other-tricky-things/#post-4674460 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:57:10 +0000 Great comments "womeninproperty", i too have had things fall apart chasing the elusive $$$$$$$$$$$,so can relate to this.Mick,slow and steady mate,dont put yourself under the pump if you dont need too,wait till you are 100% sure it will not financially stress you out.Not sure in your council but a trap for young players,in SA.Councils break up…[Read more]

]]> 43dc52aebfe8cadbe7e099256838ae7a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407250-storm-water-managment-plan/#post-4674565 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:16:34 +0000 Hi all,thanks for your comments.Tracey,sorry to hear your outcome.This is my big worry.Another development across from mine required a similar report.The actual engineer report was 2 pages,with the approx cost of infrastructure double what the land was worth,and they charged him $3000 to do this,with no actual PLAN,only vague costings which in…[Read more]

]]> 8179e0c07f1ba899704e7ef1edf0b403 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407250-storm-water-managment-plan/#post-4674564 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:16:30 +0000 Hi all,thanks for your comments.Tracey,sorry to hear your outcome.This is my big worry.Another development across from mine required a similar report.The actual engineer report was 2 pages,with the approx cost of infrastructure double what the land was worth,and they charged him $3000 to do this,with no actual PLAN,only vague costings which in…[Read more]

]]> ebaa72d90e096abd28a6f9b5716fb977 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406201-457-visa-can-we-get-a-loan/page/2/#post-4666438 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:13:26 +0000 LOL.i was watching the news and current affairs,but this thread is more interesting……………………………

]]> 2216224b7076f35e02f34c2f118356a6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407168-direction-needed/#post-4674060 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:55:45 +0000 Information overload.We have all suffered from this,it sometimes holds you back.Did you get the PM ?

]]> 47a3b883ab09058ad3f12db9f5e32db0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407168-direction-needed/#post-4674055 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:26:14 +0000 Cant PM You.Go to your account and allow PM.

]]> 752c2033dd87e19cd98befb9b2f196b6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407168-direction-needed/#post-4674054 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:22:48 +0000 Will PM you.

]]> e5027bc29e2da503cbfb0489b82d0f37 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407168-direction-needed/#post-4674052 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:02:28 +0000 Steve,We are both the same age,but ive been married 4 times(this is not a typo),every failure led to loosing the IP,s,millions down from that.In the last 3 years i have rebuilt to 3 houses and 5 building blocks,so there is proof it can be done,you just need to focus.A true story,my sister bought in Elizabeth and i laughed at her,within 12 months…[Read more]

]]> 64443072b4f23a12334b26fbbf6c0876 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407063-is-this-the-right-time-to-buy-in-adelaide/#post-4673309 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:42:56 +0000 Yes,the big problem buying rural.it is easier when you buy in the same state you live in as most people have a good knowledge of all the areas.The hard fact……………..cheap and old usually results in cheap rents,and expensive maintenance,in the long term.

]]> ae72befe93978c57a1647c4cc665a8ff https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407063-is-this-the-right-time-to-buy-in-adelaide/#post-4673304 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:20:10 +0000 Correct Jack,i was referring as in your post.It still concerns me the lack of industrial areas down south,lots of new works to open it all up,but the travel may put people of for employment.Just a thought.Jim

]]> 183157dd9bf9178e60e1b163d4f22f65 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407063-is-this-the-right-time-to-buy-in-adelaide/#post-4673299 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 09:01:43 +0000 Hi AVS,Now is the perfect time to buy…………………..I agree with Jacks points,although i wonder if the duplication will result in property prices skyrocketing as when it 1st opened,Jack will remember,houses were 80k,land 20k and that was in 2000/2001,not that long ago.It concerns me there is no industrial areas for employment down…[Read more]

]]> f41f38fec6152a18e5e073624e07fc1f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406958-torrens-title-application/#post-4672576 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:07:52 +0000 In this casre community title means community property involving expensive civil works being a access road and services..By Torrens title the 2 hammerheads,i would have thought each block has its own access handle,in this case being 5 meters each.Why cant the services be run in each blocks handle,being retained within their own land.Everyone tells…[Read more]

]]> 17c915d38a4b4844172c0b14c111ed44 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405884-rp-datapricefinder-access-in-qld/#post-4663919 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:55:26 +0000 Hi,i used to have a full membership of Pricefinder here in Adelaide,but let it lapse.Would be interested in a share buy,or log in buy for SA if anybody has a spare.Cheers

]]> 6503046e4cab3fd686890504ab1bd7cd https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406943-renovating-a-property-during-settlement-vic/#post-4672432 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 02:46:15 +0000 Hi,In SA we call it a license to occupy,usually the conveyancer does the paperwork for this,at the buyers cost.After all,weigh up the cost between getting early entry versus the cost of the license,they dont cost that much.It also protects the vendor forcing you to settle,i have heard of stories where early access is given,and the buyer squats,or…[Read more]

]]> 47dcd997c63d5170cebd534c39cd81d3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406291-small-lot-subdivisions-2-to-5-lots-what-challenges-are-you-facing/#post-4667253 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:01:56 +0000 Hi,Are you reffering to a community scheme within a community title??

]]> 9e5253fc721babc662ce15f17e16bdca https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406874-whyalla-s-a/#post-4671986 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:48:09 +0000 AHHHHHHHHHHH     spot on.

]]> 6f059dd0e48733a35e23b14d824f4cbf https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406874-whyalla-s-a/#post-4671984 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:37:25 +0000 I live in Adelaide,and truthfully,you really have to know the different ares,some are good,some are bad for different reasons.Fire me a personal email,and i will be more specific.Would get deleted on here i woulsd think.lol

]]> b7e162a40620da98b25cc5adb3b6b4f6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406880-property-management-software-8/#post-4672028 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:27:55 +0000 Ten_burner,Yes,its a good one to use.

]]> 0755a1ede361853fa95e3117097347b4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406874-whyalla-s-a/#post-4671982 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:04:29 +0000 Gday PEP007Would depend on the srtrucrure you are proposing.I dont hold for capital gain,i buy and create capital gain selling usually in the financial year i buy,depending on the closeness to the efy.Therefore,a double would be mandatory on one title,to split and make a capital gain.Open to ideas,my strategy is not hard and fast,drop me a email…[Read more]

]]> 4e229266ba52f7a321920063b6ff00a3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406874-whyalla-s-a/#post-4671980 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:49:30 +0000 Hi,Yes,you are correct.All the semi,s are ex housing trust stock.Also,some areas are better than others.On viewing realestate.com sales,there seems to be a lot of competition when 2 duplexes come on the market together.Expect to pay 220 to 270.

]]> 34b963a63fdead63f686c07873ffd703 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406299-what-else-do-you-do/#post-4667371 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:54:43 +0000 Without property investing,i would still be driving a mini.  

]]> 5623c81026f0f339f4acac1a50cd4847 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406299-what-else-do-you-do/#post-4667369 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:33:04 +0000 I get my release from restoring cars,being a Holden boy,the collection includes only classic cars of the 1970,s.Have a HQ SS,HX Sandman ute,HJ Sandman van,HZ  Monaro,HJ  Monaro,HQ Coupe.I have a bloody big shed!!!!!!

]]> 20bdaef504bcf6a43aba3eb589b33827 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406854-pre-purchase-of-house-land-future-development-plans/#post-4671795 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:44:23 +0000 Zem  get the councils development plan and study it so you have a thoughough understanding what is allowed,and what isnt.Look for service issues with power,water and sewerage,and ask questions,but never let the 1st answer you get be the be all and end all,especially dealing with council town planners.Enjoy the journey 

]]> bd2064055753dacec7d5cae7965c9f10 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406291-small-lot-subdivisions-2-to-5-lots-what-challenges-are-you-facing/#post-4667248 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:35:27 +0000  

]]> 686c5d4e9a01aecaab409f055b8bdcb2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406291-small-lot-subdivisions-2-to-5-lots-what-challenges-are-you-facing/#post-4667246 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:52:43 +0000 councils frustrate the livin daylights out of me.

]]> e4c4a2f417ca2e5b6ec28fe7117db40e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406291-small-lot-subdivisions-2-to-5-lots-what-challenges-are-you-facing/#post-4667245 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:51:17 +0000 Michael,In doing a double hammerhead,this would give us 2 parcels of land each being 1900sm,each would then have a seperate entry/exit point,these would still be community titled as the water and sewer would be a shared service.How do we get around expensive civil works?In our current plan we have 5 blocks,if we reduce this number and increase the…[Read more]

]]> c1a0631c996ae6181c99b8407c8a7233 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406291-small-lot-subdivisions-2-to-5-lots-what-challenges-are-you-facing/#post-4667241 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:32:35 +0000 Yes,this was considered,but woulnt work as there is a house already on the block,forcing a hammerhead development,As the land is 120 m X 40 m the driveway handle being common land leads down to the usable land,being 3850sm.Maybe a double hammerhead would work?Any thoughts?Cheers !

]]> 5f3a735865d75ecd3d20f5cc7ed35314 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406331-storage-facility-as-investment/#post-4667584 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:52:56 +0000 The positives were the money was good,and vacancy was nil,doing it again,i would be looking at a property manager to keep everything at arms length.But,im totally over it,good luck wiyh your venture.

]]> d76e5465a85cc54aa0c5a1df79fea3d8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406291-small-lot-subdivisions-2-to-5-lots-what-challenges-are-you-facing/#post-4667238 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:38:42 +0000 Hi Michael,I do small sub divisions here in SA,in good growth rural areas.At present we are in the process of dividing a house on 4850sm,down to a house on 1000sm,then community title the remaining land into 5 X 5 housing blocks with the rest being common land.The difficulty i have experienced is you do the due dilligence with council and…[Read more]

]]> 6b4016c26c7a822728c03df318725f35 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401089-introduce-yourself/page/3/#post-4631185 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:39:19 +0000 Hi,Im Jim Mcintyre.Live in Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills.Have 2 rural investment properties,and subdividing a land parcel into 5 X 500sm house? land packages.Decided  recently to have a go at developing,and dont believe everything someone tells you.Ask the questions on this forum,there are a lot of very smart people on here,so use their…[Read more]

]]> 3b587fcd3e4733e8f67ddb6bd1f60062 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406331-storage-facility-as-investment/#post-4667582 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:58:29 +0000 To auction is a lengthy process,ads in public notices etc,usually after 6 months of trying to get your money.We used to get auction houses in to clear the contents off the premises,they are usually advertised as default to rent,surplus sales etc.In the worst cases,i found over 60% of clients were either doing a runner from landlords,or ex partners…[Read more]

]]> 0ca2f8045c079d332a1b11cf3d124c37 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406705-naracoorte-s-a/#post-4670787 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:59:03 +0000 Hi V8Ghia,Cool username,We have been investing in Naracoorte for 4 years now,have 2 houses,and presently sub dividing up a parcel into 5 X 500sm blocks.We like the fact the homes are a bit cheaper,but the rents are really good,and resale is not too bad,as we sold 1 house last year which took 3 months to sell.CheersJIm

]]> 2d3650bfbe15ddb4a73c89fc5fbdfd56 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400819-property-development-subdivision-company-in-adelaide/#post-4629553 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:51:42 +0000 Hi,I operate out of Adelaide doing small sub divisions.I have and always will use Alexander and Symonds,they do the lot,all you have to do is pay the bills.I have always let them do the due dilligence,they dont charge for this,and can get you the upfront costs,so no surprices.RegardsJim

]]> b3cc259c55d564b2602e81c2a5e13525 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406705-naracoorte-s-a/#post-4670785 Tue, 29 May 2012 03:24:11 +0000 Hi luke,Naracoorte  is a 8000 population town,supported by keys meatworks,(who are expanding)agriculture and wineries.Our investing there has always been good for both capital gain and rent yeilds around 8%.Out of all the real estate companies,and i have dealt with them all,only one stands out.I really think the lazy agents should find another…[Read more]

]]> 61c246d43c374b21d7a9b93d258ea445 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406331-storage-facility-as-investment/#post-4667579 Tue, 29 May 2012 03:03:55 +0000 Hello all,I used to run a large storage & removals company in Adelaide.My view is NEVER again.i have since sold because of the problems associated with the clients,my experience was 50% were always late,you have to go through a lengthy process to evict or auction,i got taken to court twice with related storage issues,and won,but really,is it worth…[Read more]

]]> 42b3dd85cf05e9d0f0a35049bbc19323 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406672-good-tax-accountant-in-adelaide/#post-4670561 Tue, 29 May 2012 02:05:22 +0000 Hi,I am a South Australian property developer.From the start(15 years),i have used Anglesey accounting in Aberfoyle park.Speak to Jason, jason@anglesey.com.au  this accountant is a wizard at draining every cent you are legally entitled to.RegardsJim

]]> cd92c2d2b5acdce73e95332256c130a5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405654-horsham-property/page/2/#post-4662306 Tue, 29 May 2012 01:44:34 +0000 Love the comment on the 8PM rule.Has a certain amount of merit.CheersJim

]]> fb9028d9a5e82cae9627cd655d1268e9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406703-small-sub-divisions/#post-4670778 Tue, 29 May 2012 01:30:28 +0000 Hi Ashley,Thanks for the comment.I have worked with the surveyor before,on other projects mainly subdividing established houses on road fronts,so this sub dividing is new to me.although so far there has been no surprises,which is good.I am taking the surverers advice,to keep costs down,my other issue is i am in a joint venture with a builder,and…[Read more]

]]> 9af36874aa8a4c0c38fe40f1a0db1322 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406704-1st-home-buyer-2/#post-4670783 Tue, 29 May 2012 01:22:43 +0000 Many thanks for the answers,no real surprises here.I will pass your contacts on to him.RegardsJim

]]> 92d76aff7ce4ed689f8bd6d0d652d1ed https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406704-1st-home-buyer-2/#post-4670780 Tue, 29 May 2012 00:05:18 +0000 Hi,At 48,he is wanting to break into the housing market.What would his best options be to source finance?many thanksJim

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