The VGO also keeps record of the year of construction, however info from the council is free, VGO you have to pay.

As far as I know, there isn’t a website t…[Read more]

Welcome to the forum. Do you mean estimated start date or estimated completion date? Is this a property you are building or is it someone else’s?

I’m in Perth too & work in the construction industry, so I’ll possibly be able to help if I know exactly what you are after. That said, the construction industry here in Perth is in a state…[Read more]

Yes, I do believe you are able to access your super funds. However, you will need to first demonstrate a certain degree of financial hardship (which, knowing how strict the superannuation laws are, will probably mean being on the verge of bankruptcy!)

Contact the superannuation board in your state & get some concrete info from…[Read more]

Don’t know what is or is not true – but it was bloody funny reading everybody’s replies.

If I had to pick a winner – I’d go with Celivia!!!

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Here’s a start……

http://www.aussiehome.com.au

http://www.reiwa.com.au

http://www.property.com.au

& don’t forget the valuer general’s office – you can purchase sales data from there.

http://www.dola.wa.gov.au/corporate.nsf

Cheers
Kym

ps – sunday’s paper also had a property lift-out

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I posted this same piece last time this conversation came up & it’s my “two cents worth”……………………..
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But here’s another point of view…….

Abundance is everybody’s due, is it not?

Abundance to our ancestors & tribal people meant having plentiful food & shelter – with out want.
Abundance to our animal kingdom means the same. The unive…[Read more]

Have you got a copy of the actual by-law or covenant that stipulates the 3m max height. If you have & if you would like to e-mail it to me I’ll have a look at it for you. (or post it on the forum) 3m max seems a bit odd to me – since the wall height of a two-story dwelling is usually 5m at a min (not including the roof) – unless the…[Read more]

I don’t see why not – as long as you can get it valued at 20k more than you paid for it……

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Kym

Not that I actually know for sure….. but I’ll have a stab – grand? wood fire???

Some agents use such bizarre abbreviations – it could mean anything!!!

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Kym

I think chat channels can become rather purposeless after awhile – like – hi how’s it going ? what u u up 2? Etc etc.

With a forum board real topics get raised & answered & it also provides a searchable database.

My personal opinion – if this were a chat channel – I wouldn’t participate – sorry!!

Cheers
Kym
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[8D][8D]

I use POSH. It’s quite good – but has it’s limitations though. Most off the shelf software does. If you spend some time setting up some spreadsheets in excel, that would probably serve you just as well.

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Kym

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How you doing???

Agreed!! What’s up with Western Power?????

Since this happens for a few days every February – a little forward planning on their part surely wouldn’t go astray!!!

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Kym

Muchly appriciated!

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Kym

You will probably find you may be able to claim a portion of the expenses as a capital works deduction.

If you visit the ato web site there is further information there

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/002/005&mfp=001/002&mnu=1009#001_002_002_005

Cheers
Kym

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I use deppro & I’m happy with their service– http://www.deppro.com
The reports cost approx $400 (from memory)

I agree with Terry, do it as soon as you purchase the property & defiantly still do it with older houses. I’d always have a schedule done – it makes claiming depreciation easier.

Cheers
Kym

quote:Hmmmmm… I sense this is dangerous ground, but oh well.

But here’s another point of view…….

Abundance is everybody’s due, is it not?

Abundance to our ancestors & tribal people meant having plentiful food & shelter – with out want.
Abundance to our animal kingdom means the same. The universe provides food for animals (in…[Read more]

My all-time fave quote would have to be:-

All great opportunities are at first brilliantly disguised as insolvable problems

Some others faves:-

What is normal?
Normal is average,
Average is boring,
Boredom drives me crazy,
Insanity is here.

You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts…[Read more]

And while we are there we can purchase ourselves a cheap little 3×1 and repeat the process every year!!!!

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Just a quick word of advice…. I know we as ‘draftees’ (I’m actually a drafting manager now though) use cap’s lock when drawing plans, but when posting to forums, sending e-mails etc. others view writing in capitals as ‘shouting’ or being angry!! I found this out the hard way – some people I was dealing with became very upset with me o…[Read more]

I looked at quite a few software packages before finally deciding on POSH. I’ve found it to be quite good but it does have a few limitations that are annoying, however all ‘off the shelf’ packages always don’t do something you would like them to do. I would prefer that all of my records were kept in excel & I’ve started to produce s…[Read more]

For WA check out my post :-

https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5312

Cheers
Kym

Here in WA you can get a copy of a book called the Landlords Handbook from a few select newsagencies or from the Dept. of Consumer & Employment Protection. It costs approx $10 & outlines the rights & responsibilities of both parties, including things like how to serve breach notices, rental applications for prospective tenants, property…[Read more]

I’m a goose, and I’m sorry!! – I’ll get back in my box now![][][]

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Kym

Now everybody is just getting upset!!! There is a ‘little trick’ to Dino’s & my ‘high score’ so, everybody who got under 70, please go back to the site again and try this………..

Don’t go madly clicking around the screen in a desperate attempt to click on as many circles as you possibly can, rather click on the start button then an quickly a…[Read more]

In addition to the previous posts you could also consider;-

A r/e agent once told me that when a seller advertises within a price range the seller is hoping to achieve at least 75% of the difference between the low & the high price added to the low price. I don’t know for sure whether this is the absolute truth, but it does sound f…[Read more]

101!!![8][8][8]

And the next challenge is[?]

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Kym

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Kym

Ok…….. 91!!! I’m gonna keep trying I have a new mission in life – to get to 100!!!

No fibs Bill!

Cheers
Kym
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You’ve raised the bar mate![] I’m going to have to lift my game. Still, 74 was my first try – so you only beat me by one point there. I’m going to have another shot from my laptop a bit later and see how I go from there. I’ll get my trip to the Caribbean – if it kills me!!!

Keep you posted………..[]

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Kym

I’m proud to say I got a ‘record breaking’ 74!![]

We’ll see how everybody else does.[]

Prize – a trip for two to the Caribbean would still be nice!! (just to clarify – two people, meaning myself & one of my ‘party animal’ mates!![}]

G’nite
Kym

What is the highest score that you’ve recorded?

Is there a prize?

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Kym

Alf’s first post did prompt my thinking, so if anyone’s going to the Caribbean, it should be myself & Alf? Right? Let us know where we collect the tickets![][:0)]

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Kym

This is great!! A personal insight to everybody’s wonderful & wacky lives!!

Life begins at – – 30!! (31 in January) – Capricorn
Female
5 foot nothing
Single
Architectural Drafting Manager – complete with 16 wonderful people to provide inspiration for on a daily basis!![:X]
Smoking / drinking (feel quite at home ‘holding up the bar’…[Read more]

Do I get a prize??

Hows’ about a trip for two – 7 days somewhere in the Caribbean? [][8D]

Cheers
Kym
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Fair go on us all! I read crashy’s post a little earlier, but having any experience with this sort of thing, I didn’t have anything really helpful to respond with.[]

But, Crashy, I agree with Bill, take them to task over it!!![!]

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Kym

i like Lucky Phils idea too!!
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Kym

I’d say:-

Build On A Firm Foundation

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Kym

Just running some quick calc’s & I’ve come up with a better way to spend $1998!! We still get to meet mini, peter & enjo lady (& others) and share their wisdom.

Flight from Perth to Melb – $550
A couple of nites at Crown – $600
Bar tab at the Windsor – $500
Meals in Liagon St – $200
Taxi Fares – $100
Panadol, Berroca & Bot…[Read more]

Rather than get into an explanation myself, you will more than likely find the info you require at the ATO’s website.

As a general comment – you cannot claim the interest if you haven’t actually incurred it as a cost

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/002/005&mfp=001/002&mnu=1009#001_002_002_005

If this link doe…[Read more]

I’m one of those people that everybody gets confused about. I should really change my nickname to ‘Kewl Dudette’ but it just doesn’t sound as funky.[8D]

Agree Propertylogist!
People should have profiles that read something like:-

“Single, white, millionaire, female” or
“Tall, dark, handsome, billionaire guy” []

Cheers
Kym

I usually find the local councils, tourist information bureau, ABS (Aust. Bureau of Statistics) are good places to start.

Cheers
Kym

I had a report done by these guys for the last IP I purchased, I was really happy with the results – especially since it was an older property, I was happy with their service and their professionalism.
All Good!!!

Cheers
Kym
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Just so happens I work for a builder (WA), who deals primarily with rural properties. I have also lived in a house with a septic tank and leach drain system. So, let me know exactly what you want to know, I’ll probably be able to help with comments on standard leach drain systems (including sump & pumps), alternative systems, eco-max, b…[Read more]

It’s Kewl Dudette, but that just doesn’t have the same ‘ring’ to it!!

Most of the folks in here are from over east, I would speculate that is because Steve probably hasn’t done much work over here (if any).

I think it was DaisyGirl? who organised an outing in Melbourne at a coffee shop for people who were interested, maybe we should…[Read more]