tycoon,

I reckon springfield, Qld, still represents good value

kay henry

Gatsby,

I find I talk to different people in my life about different things. To my girlfriend, I discuss property and everything- as do I with my family. I seek advice from them, and want to hear their perspectives. They know me so well, and they think not only about numbers- but about where I’m going etc. I love hearing their wisdoms

With…[Read more]

jerry,

I agree that any strategy ought be viewed in a current political climate. For example, if someone wrote a book about using deposit bonds and flipping OTP apartments before settlement… well, that book would now be no more useful than a betacord video player. The deposit bonds/flip strategy was so 4 years ago.

However, I guess the main…[Read more]

Felicity and others,

If a person is going to sell a house, generally, in your opinion, why would the vendor leave money in the deal? They may make a bit of money on it (higher interest rate or something), but wouldn’t your average person want to take the money?

If they wanted to reduce CGT, the money they left in the deal would still be…[Read more]

Dave,

Yoiu’d probably be flat out getting an IP in a regional city now that yields 9%, although I got one in August 2003 that has a 9% yield in a large regional city. But they’re becoming scarce.

You can probably get 9% in more country towns… mining towns… cheap properties with higher yields. Just think about what you want. Yield isn’t…[Read more]

wayne- sorry for being [offtopic] I am not familiar with his work, but I’ve done lots of work on class and status in Australia- researched and taught about it etc. Doeshe make reference to the “aspirants”? It’s a new term really, and I guess it’s been a consequence of the discourse around the working class. Noone wants to htink of themself as…[Read more]

Del

You have always been respectful in your posts. Even in the old days of us having disagreements, I never felt uncomfortable about having differences- twas just part of the “argy-bargy” of discussion. ) I wonder did you feel like [axe] me back then? hehe. Thing is, I’ve never changed my perspectives on RE strategies. But I think we come to…[Read more]

Milly,

I have no issue with the names of people on my lease, as long as one of the person’s is still living there. I presume that if a single name is on a lease, that probably that person eill get a partner at some point throughout their tenancy, just as they might also get a pet, have a child, or have some other living arrangment change.

There…[Read more]

Martin,

Inference has been made to you being a Jenman agent in the past. I think it’s ludicrous that as soon as someone expresses an opinion, people try to then make some sort of association.

Anyway, I am not sure anyone has to justify who they are or who they work for. If you have doubts about Steve’s work, you’re entitled to have your…[Read more]

Martin,

You ask about the role of a moderator. When Steve asked me to moderate, he said just two things: to delete ads and posts that I found to be personally offensive.

That is the only role I have. Apart from that, I am just a participant in this Forum. I agree with some things people say, and disagree with other things. And I have my own…[Read more]

BJ,

As I said, no offence taken. I just thought you were waiting on a reply from me, so I gave ya one

Awww, your kid sounds nice, BJ. At least this post has given me an opportunity to hear about all the parents on this forum and the feelings they have for their kids- it’s pretty nice

kay henry

BlackJack,

I don’t know how gay we’re now going, but I guess if people have tired of slagging single mothers, dole bludgers, drug users, and the myriad of others, then it might be my turn BlackJack, I didn’t see your post as offensive or hurtful- I think I see where it was coming from

What I *am* interested in you saying is “I love my giant…[Read more]

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Actually, there’s been some verrry funny posts in this thread. If people can be bothered reviewing it, there’s some forum funnies in here. Ya have to wade through the usual [hmm] stuff, but there’s some great lines, and I think they were brought out by the [hmm] ones. Thanks for starting it, Sue!

kay henry

Gatsby,

Those Village People would be:

[biker] [builder] [cowboy] [helmet] [chief]

kay henry

I don’t care what any of you spend the money on- pokies, ciggies, drugs, whatever. It’s not for me to judge what parents do with their money. I pay taxes, and it makes me happy that money is being spent on people. I don’t think it’s about good parents versus bad parents- it’s none of my business.

I think the only goosd thing about “private”…[Read more]

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And just because someone mentions a lifestyle that is not their own, does not mean they are “jealous”. Rob, you have discussed other people having children… but noone has called you “jealous”. <edited> [biggrin]

kay henry

it’s not hard to feel happy for your 3 boys, sue ))

(So much for the fun in Forum Fun though!!)

kay henry

yack- good for you :o) I don’t have kids, but I’m glad the money is being spent on *people*, rather than on war ships to kill Iraqis, for example. The $600 is a tiny amount, that might go to some things that some families might not be able to afford. Who knows? Maybe some kids will get some shoes because they outgrew their last ones? Or get a…[Read more]

Very cute, aussierogue!! Yer funny [happy3]

kay henry

Seems like we’re comparing apples and pears. I like WallFlower’s definition of yuppy Yuppies are professionals- lawyers, doctors, architects. not so many of them on this board, so people needn’t take the term personally- I was surprised Rob, that you saw Celivia as referring to you when she spoke of yuppies- you don’t seem the campari type. And…[Read more]