Appreciate your thoughts guys, Freckle I knew you would jump on this discussion. 

It's been an interesting couple of weeks in global politics particularly the debt ceiling crises. 

I see JPMorgan have been fined a 'seemingly' huge amount of money for past…[Read more]

Reno101 wrote:
Hi JT7 , I am currently working in the surat basin and surrounding areas, coal has hit it's peak and there's too much hype out there , be careful ! –  I know lots of guys working in coal and it is a touchy subject , the CSG is the new kid on the block , if you or someone you know can visit the area  you will see all the action…[Read more]

RPI wrote:
Hi JT7

All has to be National Consumer Credit Protection Act compliant now, so Australia wide.  The main difference for us is we don't do the conveyance out side of QLD when exercised and we have to adapt the Power of Attorney Act references.

Hi Darryl,

thanks for the heads up….

I see all the networks are in place. I Had a…[Read more]

Qlds007 wrote:
Hi Jack

Darryl prepares all of mine and legislation is National.

Difference is the Call Option inside the Option Contract relates to the State where the security is located.

Cheers

Yours in Finance

Hey Richard, 

Fantastic that killed two birds with one stone so to speak…..

So much easier making war plans over a Filet…[Read more]

RPI wrote:
Thanks Terry

We charge $1500, don't charge if it doesn't go through.

Timeframe depends on how busy the practice is.  I have been running at a week or 2 lately but have employed an additional solicitor today so will be back to a day or 2.

regards

Hi Darryl,

Do you construct option type contracts specifically in Queensland and/or…[Read more]

Property being the long term investment it is I think you can invest for both. 

There are some fantastic markets around Australia that offer great yields and have all the growth driver's that support capital growth over the long term. 

Affordability is an issue as is serviceability and goals and it needs to be tailored to suit each particular…[Read more]

Bandanna Energy – Springsure 

http://www.cqnews.com.au/news/bandanna-confident-it-has-addressed-local-concerns/1915347/

Catalyst wrote:
Interesting. One post from Jordan. No answer. Now 1 post from Stephanie plugging another course (related to the first).

Coincidence??   Move on "real" investors.

lol just another spruiker applying tricks of the trade. Talking of 'spruikers'…..with the drop in interest rates and signs of some confidence coming back into some…[Read more]

Foglefar wrote:
Hi all. We are looking for recommendations for an accountant in north Brisbane. We have recently purchased an investment property in NZ (NZ accountant not yet appointed) and need help with the tax in both countries and also a second planned IP to be purchased with through a self managed super fund (which is also yet to be set…[Read more]

Qlds007 wrote:
Richard happy to refer you to my Accountant.

I think JT7 has already given him a plug in an earlier post.

Steve Hodgkinson – Gold Business Group Southport.
Expert on property structures and top bloke to boot.

Cheers

Yours in Finance

Yes Richard I would thoroughly recommend Steve.

Very approachable, knowledgeable and…[Read more]

Here's some information that pretty much covers what others have said.

The defence rests on military housing investment

Freckle wrote:
China's in trouble now.Overnight repo rate at 25% insane and their bond market is in trouble. AUD could take a hit if they don't get it sorted quick smart. I get the distinct impression the wheels are very close to falling off this baby.

LOL where's my shovel and silver bullion…..

Just thought I'd give this thread a nudge…..

FYI I ordered some books and material recently through 'The Book Depository' and found the prices excellent and all my material was delivered from the UK intact including some audio CD's. 

Amongst the material was '7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness'; 'My Philosophy for Successful Living'; and…[Read more]

Thanks for the link Freckle….

Yep the numbers are crazy mate and holds similar views to a lot of others out there. I agree mate the markets are BS….. the manipulation is staggering 

Aviator77 wrote:
There is still a lot of hope for Moranbah! Have a read peoples! 

http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/big-red-hill-mining-project-set-to-create-3500-jobs/story-fnefl294-1226665890197

I wouldn't get too carried away until people and jobs are in place and coal is being pulled out of the ground. Some investors bought in right…[Read more]

Interesting….

Can the Fed stop the QE without the US economy sinking back into deeper recession….? 

As you mentioned Freckle any stop to the QE would cause a dramatic retraction. The US economy just appears addicted to the massive flow of printed paper money without which it gets sick just like a junkie needing a hit of heroin. 

Is it all…[Read more]

menia wrote:
Hi All,

I'm new to the forum and property investing. In the near future I would like to buy an investment property but am unsure what to start with? I'm reading up as much as I canto educate myself but am struggling to narrow down a location worth look at. I live in Wahroonga (Sydney) and would like to invest locally to make it…[Read more]

JacM wrote:
Hi Steve

If I were you I'd snap up the offer to sit down and talk with Richard quick smart.  Very knowledgeable fellow, and can look at all the contributing factors to your circumstance and determine the path of least resistance towards your investing goals.

I second that!

I wouldn't have any issues with paying for quality and using the best! 

Jack 

rhino101 wrote:
I live in Gladstone, having moved here a bit over a year ago. We bought a house at the time and indicators then were that a massive boom in house prices and rents had just peaked and was starting to ease back. As mentioned above by other posters, there had been a major shortage of housing for some time and the old supply/ demand…[Read more]