PropertyInvesting.com | Kooz | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/kooz/activity/ Activity feed for Kooz. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:38:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9e7b0f3a65c97127bd2bbeccd1ac6427 Kooz replied to the topic sick of greedy plumbers & electricians in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390704-sick-of-greedy-plumbers-electricians/page/14/#post-4573762 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:43:36 +0000 Here Here to Rich Sparky and diclem. Their words are so true!CheersWife and bookkeeper to a self employed (hardworking, smart, qualified and responsible) electricianThere's more than meets the eye when running a REC (Registered Electrical Contractor) business, providing great service and making a living. 

]]> 480d93d9b98d5239ebd89a5ca10246d1 Kooz replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Thanks Mike, The property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/14/#post-4602761 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:49:28 +0000 Thanks Mike,The property was sold very quickly but it was great to receive your invaluable report.Many ThanksKaren

]]> b3ef4eb33602c62c278a6a8ce73dfcfa Kooz replied to the topic Interesting Story re Settlement in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400893-interesting-story-re-settlement/#post-4629969 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:58:47 +0000 It just gets better.Settlement is all done and dusted, tenant is paying rent (late – Grrr), paying interest on loan (unavoidable) and usual water bills coming in to be paid.This IP is in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Received a water account (for usage only – no Annual Parks Charge) and find its in credit (thats ok), but received another…[Read more]

]]> f07e5691d04973398fe0b72e75f326b6 Kooz replied to the topic This is Must see for iPhone users in the forum Got my son an iPhone for his https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400698-this-is-must-see-for-iphone-users/page/2/#post-4628891 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:34:23 +0000 Got my son an iPhone for his birthday the other week and got my daughter an iPod for her's.I was dead chuffed when the family clubbed together and bought me an iPad for fathers day. Got my wife an iRon for her birthday. It was around then the fights started.

]]> faddb0defafc50a2e8d0b1f77a446bc9 Kooz replied to the topic This is Must see for iPhone users in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400698-this-is-must-see-for-iphone-users/#post-4628883 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:46:43 +0000 I found another beauty. Its an app that allows the user to locate nearby property development proposals.Hopefully this link works – this is where I found it…[Read more]

]]> 8d10bdf2a6e3d4c47a2b538d1fa6d86b Kooz replied to the topic This is Must see for iPhone users in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400698-this-is-must-see-for-iphone-users/#post-4628872 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:21:47 +0000 I was intrigued so I downloaded the app.Can definately see the possibilities, but then searched my own home (bought in 2000) and there it was including the $ range in which I bought it, as well as most of the neighbours…going back to 1984!Its just like accessing Face Book for the first time….searching out all your friends properties with just…[Read more]

]]> 7ac688ce419539d3670135830a7d59a8 Kooz replied to the topic Where did you go wrong? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400648-where-did-you-go-wrong/#post-4628539 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:23:44 +0000 Finding out there is a delay in approving finance as the contract states the purchaser as:Smith Corporation Pty Ltd ATF The Smith Family Trustwhen in fact the trust name is Smith Family Trust…..omitting the 'The' .Guess I should be a bit more careful when throwing the 'The' word around.Technically the bank is correct…but OMG !   

]]> 2ba2da785c6945a48aaa34c8e6bc3d2f Kooz replied to the topic advice needed on next investing move in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400548-advice-needed-on-next-investing-move/#post-4628016 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:07:22 +0000 Hi Jo,We could be sisters in circumstances If you would like to change your profile to allow contact, I would be happy to let you know how I am set up (being self employed and investing).I didn't feel comfortable sharing all the ins and outs of my structure on this forum.CheersKaren

]]> 64483a4ae46a1fc8218e73fc1f4305cd Kooz replied to the topic How To Best Teach Investing To Your Kids in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399345-how-to-best-teach-investing-to-your-kids/#post-4620842 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:42:46 +0000 I started my 6 year old off with $2 worth of coins. She then had to divide into 4 equal piles. Then place 50c into the 'Big Girl' box – for deposit into her bank account at a later stage (to access when she is 18), 50c into her 'Help' box – to donate to RSPCA or anything else of her choosing, and $1 into her 'spending' box. She then saves her…[Read more]

]]> 9648b653dd8d371648ebe8b628258d8b Kooz replied to the topic Changing Property Managers in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397160-changing-property-managers/#post-4608692 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:04:07 +0000 I had an interesting experience changing property managers.I felt the 1st property manager was doing a poor job (it was a while ago now so can not remember the details) so I approached a 2nd PM. Signed all the relevant paperwork and received written confirmation that the 2nd PM had taken over from the 1st and all was good.Or so I thought.The…[Read more]

]]> d127d5ed56b4b7fa4d69b8997186e2d0 Kooz replied to the topic Body corporate fees in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397060-body-corporate-fees-2/#post-4608277 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:22:35 +0000 Ok.Melbourne Metro – 1 of a set of 8 units = $720 yearRegional Vic – 1 of a set of 4 units = $800 yearGo figure!Both have low cash reserves with no big maintenance expenses recently.

]]> b552c211d15e48b358edf0d5b1257d6e Kooz replied to the topic Tax implications? in the forum Wow.. What great https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397035-tax-implications-5/#post-4608151 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:51:06 +0000 Wow.. What great information. Many thanks!

]]> 495f87e9802d649377585a012dd9f751 Kooz replied to the topic Tax implications? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397035-tax-implications-5/#post-4608149 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:03:03 +0000 Hi Kenny,Purchased under a PTY LTD StructureKaren

]]> 196da743e454328332f259b139829d05 Kooz replied to the topic My Most Useful iPhone Apps For Real Estate in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397023-my-most-useful-iphone-apps-for-real-estate/#post-4608090 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:41:21 +0000 Oh…and all those free apps that young kids can play when chatting to REA or driving around town. "Priceless"

]]> 4797de79d5f1276dcc91ee538adfe920 Kooz replied to the topic My Most Useful iPhone Apps For Real Estate in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397023-my-most-useful-iphone-apps-for-real-estate/#post-4608089 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:39:51 +0000 I purchased an app for I think $1.19. Its a stamp duty calculator which determines stamp duty in any state of Australia. Enter in the purchase price, state & if PPOR or IP and calculate. Its been spot on for me in Vic to date.

]]> 6cd0ce00cb30ee004d9c0955e0f55da4 Kooz replied to the topic Tax implications? in the forum Hi Fletchertax.... So if I https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397035-tax-implications-5/#post-4608147 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:33:17 +0000 Hi Fletchertax….So if I bought a IP  (under a company name) from an owner occupier and it needed structural repairs due to white ant damage and I threw in some cosmetic renos ie paint, carpet, kitchen benches etc, then quote" Repairs to a newly acquire IP are not deductible but repairs resulting from rental use are" – "Be careful between di…[Read more]

]]> 1cffb3998d3084b03bebb3daf3745ca0 Kooz replied to the topic Pls Help! buying property using family trust in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396658-pls-help-buying-property-using-family-trust/#post-4606172 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:22:50 +0000 Re: Of course if the Trustee is a Pty Ltd Company then it would read XYZ Pty Ltd ATF XYZ Family Trust.Quickie in regards to this… what would then appear on the title document? The Company name or the whole spiel?Karen

]]> 72e595a568dcf28cac601b7b21382db1 Kooz replied to the topic SUB DIVIDE in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396569-sub-divide-2/#post-4605708 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:47:12 +0000 Ahhh… Thanks NinoKaren

]]> 3ca2396407ed1829b72cfd2181798aa8 Kooz replied to the topic SUB DIVIDE in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396569-sub-divide-2/#post-4605705 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:00:22 +0000 Hi Scott.Can you advise what a LEP is?Karen

]]> eeee1bc5bd16653c556be4fe118d74c3 Kooz replied to the topic Hypothetical Question - Damage to Property in the forum On a slightly different https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396640-hypothetical-question-damage-to-property/#post-4606065 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:38:27 +0000 On a slightly different topic re damage…. if there is white ant damage in a strata unit, does the owners corporation insurance cover this? CheersKaren

]]> c5e59f891694c34be50cca0b0c9352e1 Kooz replied to the topic Need your opinion please in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396628-need-your-opinion-please/#post-4605994 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:33:24 +0000 Hi,I have a good relationship with Philip Webb. I found them to have the finger on the pulse of all issues, and even proactive in others. I believe their fees are 7.7% including GST. I like them as they put back into the community through various means -Karen

]]> d14eb824b7f42a75129b1d13b1b4c2c9 Kooz replied to the topic Family Trust Confusion in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396451-family-trust-confusion/#post-4605076 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:40:37 +0000 Hi Luke,I just came back from a visit with my accountant and Bingo! I asked the same question as you and received the same answer as what Terry gave. So I reckon Terry is dead on!Kooz

]]> e6c25acceab603e4aaddba97c98279d3 Kooz replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Mike, Thanks again for the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/4/#post-4602559 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:56:10 +0000 Mike,Thanks again for the very useful information.CheersKaren

]]> 651f75be8f32ad66624d22ca11202d81 Kooz replied to the topic Information re: Cashflow Capital Pty Ltd in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396322-information-re-cashflow-capital-pty-ltd/#post-4604425 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:10:18 +0000 Hi,I haven't done any dealings with them personally, however have been tempted in the past whilst in 'lazy' mode to do just that. If you have a hunt around the forum on previous posts you will find more cautious warnings than glowing reviews.A previous post mentioned that most deals can be found on realestate dot com. So true. If any one went St…[Read more]

]]> 73a8cfe4fd44169ca1b784db7a3e9e67 Kooz replied to the topic Caveats in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396282-caveats-3/#post-4604267 Sun, 24 May 2009 07:39:50 +0000 Phew…Settlement date came and went on Friday with no mishaps.The above case of Blackv Garnock certainly makes me stop and think of the advantages of spending $70.90 if I go directly to lodge a caveat or $250 via the conveyancer.Karen

]]> 5fbcf2bf28f450fd0bd44f2cbe5738ee Kooz replied to the topic How long to obtain a bank loan? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396213-how-long-to-obtain-a-bank-loan/#post-4603902 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:34:57 +0000 Wow,Thanks to you all. Your information and points of view are something very worthy to think about.Now thinking ahead… has any one had dealing with       propertyinvestingfinance.com   .  I understand they are somehow linked to propertyinvesting.com.   Can anyone shed any light?Karen

]]> 1f8445a947ec56e0b4baa95a80354267 Kooz replied to the topic How long to obtain a bank loan? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396213-how-long-to-obtain-a-bank-loan/#post-4603892 Fri, 15 May 2009 11:50:27 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
NAB have the same credit channel as we do as Brokers so the progress wont be any swifter.

If this is the case, what advantages are there of going through a mortgage broker v's going through the bank direct?(This might be an ideal question for those mortgage brokers to strut their stuff )As mortgage brokers obtain a 'commission'…[Read more]

]]> 23593c2edfeae4052fee9d6ded3bfb96 Kooz replied to the topic How long to obtain a bank loan? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396213-how-long-to-obtain-a-bank-loan/#post-4603890 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:50:50 +0000 Wow!This is all very en-lightning.FYI papers (via a mortgage broker, all info supplied, with 20% deposit) was submitted on 27th April to NAB.Had to continually chase the mortgage broker for updates (not going back to that one!)…. now the bank is advising the tenant (in a regional country town) is holding up the valuation process (when the te…[Read more]

]]> 42524f2eb5a5b3e21253e14f9301774c Kooz replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/2/#post-4602527 Sun, 10 May 2009 20:48:20 +0000 The service that Mike provides is very useful. Many thanks for the quick turn around time.CheersKaren

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