PropertyInvesting.com | Kate Ashmor | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/kateashmor/activity/ Activity feed for Kate Ashmor. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 484cc23ed7da8533323233888cb8ea79 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Need assistance with my new property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5019000-need-assistance-with-my-new-property/#post-5019065 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:27:54 +0000 Try Ian at 127 Degrees Cleaning – he’s an expert at tough cleans and would love the job: feel free to mention I referred you: https://www.facebook.com/127Degrees

]]> 5131fcb3057093e48ec4febc2e38ec2c Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Purchasing property from Department of Housing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5018616-purchasing-property-from-department-of-housing/#post-5018632 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:20:09 +0000 In Victoria, public housing properties are often sold when no longer required by the government.

Procurement laws require governments to sell properties at public auction for market value.

However, you may wish to contact the property sales area in your State’s Department of Housing to find out if there is a central list, or if you’re able to…[Read more]

]]> 76bba6d0a61904d3ad714bb7c55e43fb Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Property Manager recommendations - Elwood Victoria 3184 in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5016960-property-manager-recommendations-elwood-victoria-3184/#post-5017029 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:03:12 +0000 Try Gary Peer and Associates, St Kilda Office. Ask for Brittany; please feel free to say I recommended her.

]]> 23f1471c7a1c7f0a15b16b48cf046d0a Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Is this legal? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5016562-is-this-legal-6/#post-5016563 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:25:42 +0000 Yes you can.

If you’re in need of help with conveyancing, please feel free to give me a call: http://www.ashmorlegal.com.au :o)

]]> 1ac2604896f6a0884734d94e1bea5df4 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic contract with no clause in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5014893-contract-with-no-clause/#post-5014895 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:51:53 +0000 Yes, the three business day cooling off period in Victoria still applies. Read the fine print on the front page of the contract of sale.

]]> db77362e764596c7de0e48947e57f7bc Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Legal Obligation to Provide Contract? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5013140-legal-obligation-to-provide-contract/#post-5013141 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:04:11 +0000 Yes, it is a requirement in Victoria under section 53 of the Estate Agents Act:

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/eaa1980145/s53.html

A week or two is reasonable time for delivery of a signed copy. Anything beyond that is unreasonable and the vendor’s lawyer should be reminded of this.

]]> b797590a819b2859056533246c06f1f4 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Melbourne Builder recommendation needed plz in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5012355-melbourne-builder-recommendation-needed-plz/#post-5012475 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 07:06:39 +0000 Regardless of who you are thinking of going with, check that they’re registered. There’s a quick, free search box on the Victorian Building Authority’s website, under the ‘Find A Practitioner’ tab: http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/

]]> 3b71a9383659b987146811290fc40bc1 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Subdividing and relocating a property - city of monash in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5007722-subdividing-and-relocating-a-property-city-of-monash/#post-5007790 Sun, 24 May 2015 11:15:37 +0000 Step 1: ring the City of Monash and ask them about the possibility of subdivision on your block: http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Contact/Call-Visit-Us

]]> a26b24bc7c437ba1b07d5f6f22547139 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic What would be a reasonable cost for a solicitor to go over and witness mortgage documents in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5006458-what-would-be-a-reasonable-cost-for-a-solicitor-to-go-over-and-witness-mortgage-documents/#post-5006497 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 03:15:30 +0000 If you are an existing conveyancing client, I do this for free.

Terry is spot on: mortgage documents must be carefully explained, especially to whom judges describe as “non-sophisticated clients”.

]]> 848f7bd0d800917e7db9ffdc9c0db67f Kate Ashmor replied to the topic SELLING LAND BEFORE SETTLEMENT AS LOAN NOT APPROVING in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5004365-selling-land-before-settlement-as-loan-not-approving/#post-5004388 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:19:34 +0000 You should be able to sell, with the consent of the vendor/developer. Your solicitor should contact them and obtain their consent. They may even be able to “buy it back”.

]]> 53b4af42bc41dec746c9582e200e919d Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Saving for a Deposit in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5000128-saving-for-a-deposit/#post-5000160 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:24:27 +0000 If you’re really serious about wanting to save, Cheapskates is a great place to start: http://www.cheapskates.com.au/

]]> 67019cc9f25b2737cf82f3a7293d43f1 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic obligations to pay for legal services?? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4999981-obligations-to-pay-for-legal-services/#post-4999987 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:29:44 +0000 You are being very reasonable. Lawyers cannot charge their clients without advising them of their fees in advance and obtaining their informed consent. The Legal Services Commissioner/equivalent in your State will be able to clarify your rights.

My firm provides informal “cold call” advice via phone and email all the time (especially in relation…[Read more]

]]> 8f48dae47f6f769f16eeeb6d4d4cc5bc Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Recommendations for Buyers Agent - Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4997354-recommendations-for-buyers-agent-brisbane-sydney-and-melbourne/#post-4999645 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:08:53 +0000 Miriam at Property Mavens is a fantastic buyer’s agent in Melbourne (not a relative, no commission on referrals):

http://www.propertymavens.com.au/

]]> f4ff7f9a323cc18ca5a20c2ff98bea83 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Mortgage held with ANZ, using property equity to borrow with NAB - legit?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4999395-mortgage-held-with-anz-using-property-equity-to-borrow-with-nab-legit/#post-4999431 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:11:39 +0000 If you are obtaining a second mortgage, the first mortgagee will probably need to consent: this is a standard condition of mortgage contracts.

]]> e1c05aec862d964cc994943da0d07dc8 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Wanted: Solicitor NSW in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998244-wanted-solicitor-nsw/#post-4998279 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:06:18 +0000 I recommend Nexus Law Group, via Michael Morrissey: http://www.nexuslawyers.com.au/the-team/

Feel free to mention I referred you. Not a relative and no commission earned on referrals.

Good luck!

]]> 1c23b19e39becc8fb68ed8516ea731eb Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Subdividing with a neighbour in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4997881-subdividing-with-a-neighbour/#post-4998221 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:29:10 +0000 You can enter into a joint venture agreement. Best to talk to your accountant about the tax implications, as well as a lawyer who can draw up the agreement. Each owner should obtain their own independent legal advice.

This article might be of interest:…[Read more]

]]> 3eda571d79c44c24c5f618d56658a3bf Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Stamp duty concession VIC if using guarantor in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4995900-stamp-duty-concession-vic-if-using-guarantor/#post-4998188 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 05:09:43 +0000 Here is the State Revenue Office’s website, which lists the eligibility for stamp duty concessions: http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/sro/sronav.nsf/LinkView/C88211C9E07486F0CA2578B70001025018E490D796850F8ECA2575C1008187C7

Duties Form 61 can be downloaded under the heading “How Do I Apply…” – it provides more information on eligibility.

Good luck!

]]> 42dc35c66c7c60b9c024725c73e611a8 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Getting separate titles in a land purchase in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998158-getting-separate-titles-in-a-land-purchase/#post-4998186 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:01:45 +0000 Find out the name of the Council and look up the planning scheme to see what zoning and overlays affect the land, and what’s permissible/possible development-wise: http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/. Then ring the Council to find out more information about the specific site.

It is unlikely that three dwellings will be permitted on such a…[Read more]

]]> 1c35c68b7c552d0621ceee62598a81d7 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic council issued two rates notices for the properties on the same title in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4997015-council-issued-two-rates-notices-for-the-properties-on-the-same-title/#post-4998184 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:46:34 +0000 In Victoria, a Council can issue a supplementary rates notice after assessing a property post-improvement/development.

]]> aa64d04d9526289638478a31a30013a2 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Settlement procedure in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998027-settlement-procedure/#post-4998183 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:35:45 +0000 In Victoria, the standard procedure is that the purchaser prepares the Transfer of Land and signs it (but doesn’t date it), then sends it to the vendor for signature and safe-keeping until settlement day.

At the settlement and once they have been paid out in full, the vendor will hand the fully signed and dated Transfer back to the purchaser (or…[Read more]

]]> dda9b61d003de8771c1be3928262c6d1 Kate Ashmor replied to the topic Council and water rates in Morwell and Traralagon in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4998074-council-and-water-rates-in-morwell-and-traralagon/#post-4998182 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:29:10 +0000 Both Morwell and Traralgon are in the City of La Trobe. You could give them a ring and ask what their average rates are for the type of property you are looking at: http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/Our_Services/Rates

Gippsland Water is the relevant water authority. Their fees and charges are listed here, but may be worth ringing them to for a quick…[Read more]

]]> f68533e84540accb0828e58db1951bf3 Kate Ashmor changed their profile picture https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/303926/ Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:13:12 +0000 dd5f0799d689b6d9452bb04578715ebb Kate Ashmor's profile was updated https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/303925/ Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:12:30 +0000 ff2f41cb5759ec929ccbe2a3d7a10d31 Kate Ashmor became a registered member https://www.propertyinvesting.com/activity/p/303916/ Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:01:58 +0000