PropertyInvesting.com | MaiA | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/maia/activity/ Activity feed for MaiA. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:32:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 d874094fdc3623c276dae83e7343a48c MaiA replied to the topic What is your business? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386457-what-is-your-business/#post-4552880 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:30:12 +0000 We are working in the construction industry in Rotorua NZ.
Icon : Innovative Construction
Project manager/Builder/CAD Drafting Service.

Thanks

]]> b1a4a6feb2ac4aad798b8ce6f9e4d090 MaiA replied to the topic What am I missing in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386118-what-am-i-missing/#post-4551503 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:00:26 +0000 Hey Islandgirl
How far is this town from the nearest city? How have the values of the houses changed over the last couple of years (agents can tell you or research on the net)
What attracted you to consider buying in this town?
Good luck and good on you for looking!!

]]> 892762c596a48d7ded8950c409a8c077 MaiA replied to the topic vendor financing in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385779-vendor-financing-4/#post-4549849 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 10:26:12 +0000 Hi there

Sorry looking in NZ

Thanks for your thoughts

]]> 7cc25c23e34b7b879e79a69c84f31b5d MaiA replied to the topic Find out who owns a block and their contact detail in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385764-find-out-who-owns-a-block-and-their-contact-detail/#post-4549786 Thu, 08 Jun 2006 01:15:48 +0000 HI there
Im based in Nz, but I go into the council and look in the property file, sometimes there are names and contact details in there, it is free to look at the file, I wonder if it is the same where you are?

Good luck[suave2]

]]> e5060226fcdbcd3bd23dfa35b7bb7894 MaiA replied to the topic Using other peoples money to get started in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385730-using-other-peoples-money-to-get-started/#post-4549568 Thu, 08 Jun 2006 01:08:50 +0000 Hi there

We have done a joint venture with family, it went off well, everyone made money…………though I must say that I am reluctant to try again, I would much rather go it alone, have total control over the project. In saying that though Im aware that I am limiting ourselves, I guess it just depends what you are willing to do at the end of…[Read more]

]]> 761edebc85526f646ec0bdec8e528700 MaiA replied to the topic It's all about PEOPLE! in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385303-its-all-about-people/#post-4546560 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 11:16:33 +0000 Great to hear of these creative solutions!

Good stuff, thanks for sharing

]]> 73e9ee9fd5d343eff63631d16bb6084d MaiA replied to the topic HELP NEEDED - Settlement Gone Wrong! in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385716-help-needed-settlement-gone-wrong/#post-4548401 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:54:06 +0000 Hey Kiwi

Interesting situation, all sorts of surprises pop up in this game aye?
All the best in finding a solution…..thanks for sharing.

]]> 3570f9a5e58545f83293d325465fb93d MaiA replied to the topic Creative deals for a motivated vendor in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384086-creative-deals-for-a-motivated-vendor/#post-4540154 Thu, 25 May 2006 10:43:06 +0000 Thanks for clarifying the situation!

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]]> 7a9109674e1c0e80f79ea6d218259b3a MaiA replied to the topic Using options to buy a property in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384486-using-options-to-buy-a-property/#post-4542447 Thu, 18 May 2006 08:21:49 +0000 Hi all

By saying ‘you ensure that you are able to reassign the option’ do you mean that you sign the contract ‘and or nominee’?

Thanks

]]> 285d478e974375c3371f982d9806e949 MaiA replied to the topic Using options to buy a property in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384486-using-options-to-buy-a-property/#post-4542436 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:04:50 +0000 Hi there
I am in the process of onselling some land that I bought using an option. I have not disclosed the onselling price to the original vendor, there doesnt seem to be any need to? He just wants the money that we agreed to initially. He understood that at the time that I took out the option that I would have exclusive rights to do what I…[Read more]

]]> 3486e2e4d122eb60c2f1579309e36757 MaiA replied to the topic Buying with an option in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385012-buying-with-an-option/#post-4545094 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:10:18 +0000 Hi Elka
The original owner (as far as I am aware) had only tried selling the land privately, however I listed it with an agent. He was very happy to sell it for the 10k price.
Obviously it was competitively priced when I listed it with an agent as we had two offers within a short amount of time………….Im not sure why the original owner didnt…[Read more]

]]> 40dbaafd622c5b921e2d583c4bb09086 MaiA replied to the topic Buying with an option in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385012-buying-with-an-option/#post-4545092 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:11:21 +0000 Hi there,
I didnt onsell the option, I didnt even think of doing that. I put the land on the market, and onsold it, making sure that settlement date was the same for when I purchased and sold it. So yes the title went into my name for a brief time. All that my solicitor needed to do was shuffle paper, though he advised that I should have the…[Read more]

]]> f8e96cdb487519e5198e10605de7bb2b MaiA replied to the topic Creative deals for a motivated vendor in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384086-creative-deals-for-a-motivated-vendor/#post-4540152 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:13:38 +0000 Hey there

Regarding……

7. You do not have to factore in Stamps duty if you flip it or Lease Option or assign it….

I have been told the contrary, stamp duty will be payable if you flip the thing….

Some kool ideas, good to think outside the box huh??

Good work all

]]> 2ae9c514353703513ffe02172e5c00dc MaiA replied to the topic Buying with an option in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385012-buying-with-an-option/#post-4545089 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:47:51 +0000 Hi guys, thanks for your thoughts.
Geoffbeck, it wasnt gambling for us, though there is always some kind of risk involved in investing huh? Calculated risk though.
Anyway it didnt seem risky to us because we had done the homework on developing the section, and the numbers worked that way, and the numbers also worked if we decided to onsell…[Read more]

]]> acd789b6d2058f2b9014114571b4b779 MaiA replied to the topic Buying with an option in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385012-buying-with-an-option/#post-4545086 Sun, 09 Apr 2006 10:22:05 +0000 Hi Terry, little town in NZ………I was surfing the internet late one night and came upon a guy who wanted to get rid of his land for cash, or was keen to exchange it for a ute or boat…….well I was fresh out of those, so I made a proposition and he liked the idea. We were planning to develop it, but decided to onsell. It was only on the…[Read more]

]]> c83edb33920b0a3921662cdde5118baa MaiA replied to the topic 100% Home loans down south in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384191-100-home-loans-down-south/#post-4540724 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:49:10 +0000 HI there

Just wondering if that loan is available Nz wide?

Thanks

]]> 8f08d421d8791f2d314c67ccf8ad8c0d MaiA replied to the topic No Deposit, No Investment in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384105-no-deposit-no-investment/#post-4540224 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:42:34 +0000 Hi there

I can verify what has been said regarding eligibility for FHOG even though you have an IP.. I know that this is a definite possiblity in Queensland. I have spoken to the relevant departments to verify this. Try ringing the relevant govt departments, they will set you straight.

All the best

Mai

]]> 8a094e3d5327f37bb117241ac363a0ba MaiA replied to the topic Buying out your partner... in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383787-buying-out-your-partner/#post-4538604 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:26:13 +0000 Hi there

Cant answer all your questions, however I was wondering why did you buy the property? What was the purpose behind it?
I ask this because Im wondering if the property is achieving your purpose for having it?
Once you know the answer to that, it may be easier to make the necessary decisions, whether to sell or not?

All the best
Hope this helps

]]> 20933fa6e867e6acdd1cb526d64a0118 MaiA replied to the topic Structuring in NZ for Aussie Investor in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383576-structuring-in-nz-for-aussie-investor/#post-4537485 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 01:14:26 +0000 HI Chris

Thanks for all of that, really helpful

We havent actually purchased the land as yet, we are setting up a contract to buy it on an option. Therefore your advise is much needed before we actually put the land into our private names. Under the contract we will have 3 mths exclusive rights to buy the land, which just gives us time to work…[Read more]

]]> 6070bd0dc54249a10e897e1e683196e6 MaiA replied to the topic Best Investment Ever!!!!! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383726-best-investment-ever/#post-4538311 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 07:46:30 +0000 Nice going guys!!

Im lovin it!!

Did you get an answer on your proposal Dr Y?

]]> 384e709131dbafc1c2f83b6c67000ca2 MaiA replied to the topic Structuring in NZ for Aussie Investor in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383576-structuring-in-nz-for-aussie-investor/#post-4537482 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 07:33:25 +0000 Thanks for that Christopher, very helpful, I received more info from you via my email as well, so again thanks.
We are in the process of a development that we are looking at selling in 3-6mths time so wanted to know how to structure ourselves for this effectively. I expect that we need to set up the structure prior to selling?

thanks

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]]> 6ad468cbd4465c9c0963aac6013b5487 MaiA replied to the topic Structuring in NZ for Aussie Investor in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383576-structuring-in-nz-for-aussie-investor/#post-4537478 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 08:28:05 +0000 Hi all

I am aware that as an australian resident that I am still liable to pay CGT should I sell a property in Nz. Is the structure that you are talking about able to minimise the CGT liability?

Thanks

]]> b74e244a9826e231fdc9963dd12a0db0 MaiA replied to the topic Removing a Tapu on a property in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383640-removing-a-tapu-on-a-property/#post-4537899 Fri, 30 Dec 2005 01:49:18 +0000 Hi there

What a horrible experience for your friend. I empathise.

I am having a similar experience, hope that my experience may help.
I am in the process of purchasing some land which has some bad history attached to it, and thus locals view this land as being ‘cursed’ and a local real estate agent advised me not to buy it as no one would want…[Read more]

]]> b3fbe39a2cc9fa6424fb480ece0cb556 MaiA replied to the topic Urgent-I might have found an opportunity??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383609-urgent-i-might-have-found-an-opportunity/#post-4537706 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:03:12 +0000 Hey there

Kool opportunity aye!!
I was just in a similar situation, only the deal was in NZ
I wasnt ready to have the home shifted so rang around removalists and tried to do a deal with them, Ie I offered to ‘give’ them the property if they would do a good deal with me down the track when I was ready for a house. Another idea might be to see…[Read more]

]]> c7cf25602de352039111692b003eefe5 MaiA replied to the topic Selling up in NZ in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383457-selling-up-in-nz/#post-4536846 Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:19:27 +0000 Hi there
We were informed (by our solicitor) when we purchased in NZ that we would be liable for CGT if we sold our property, since we were residents in Australia….no other info/strategy to offer sorry as we are planning to hold long term.

All the best….

]]> ffb0a96476cea7e0208bc7bb338fd481 MaiA replied to the topic Disheartened in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383389-disheartened/#post-4536568 Sun, 04 Dec 2005 11:17:38 +0000 Hey there
YOu mentioned that you may live in one of the properties…..is FHOG an option for you then? You can purchase and then you have 12mths to move in. Its quite permissible to rent it out until you move in.
Just a thought
Good luck

]]> 40dfb929c5f4005b25ec2782bf9b7b38 MaiA replied to the topic CONTACTS FOR INVERCARGILL PLEASE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383319-contacts-for-invercargill-please/#post-4536023 Thu, 24 Nov 2005 03:42:22 +0000 Hey there
YOu might want to PM Don and Liz. They seem to have a good handle on whats going on in Invercargill

All the best

]]> 369c90682ba0fb1a9d8a0663ec405695 MaiA replied to the topic Relocatable homes in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383132-relocatable-homes-6/#post-4534965 Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:33:16 +0000 thanks for that maui
very helpful, were you at the get together in Melbourne?

Are you happy to elaborate further on your successes regarding relocatable homes?

Know any Akuhatas in Gisborne?

]]> 01e953730cc783d1d988f1d25de9accc MaiA replied to the topic Hawera in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382091-hawera/#post-4528749 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:55:32 +0000 Hey all

In defense of Tokoroa, I have been told by a local that many people live in Tokoroa and commute to nearby cities for work. She said that there have been many to arrive from Auckland who think that Tokoroa is a breath of fresh air after living in the big smoke, and because they are used to travelling up to 1 hr to their workplaces in…[Read more]

]]> 6b1010ee81acb172380cd88354b6e790 MaiA replied to the topic Relocatable homes in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383132-relocatable-homes-6/#post-4534963 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:38:33 +0000 Thanks for your thoughts guys appreciate the feed back

Mai

]]> 18c4204800cf3b6c849d38013833c7e0 MaiA replied to the topic Relocatable homes in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383132-relocatable-homes-6/#post-4534962 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:37:01 +0000 Thanks for your thoughts guys appreciate the feed back

Mai

]]> 4adde83555f7eef6040174945bd0b237 MaiA replied to the topic Flyscreens in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383135-flyscreens/#post-4535000 Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:07:35 +0000 Hey there

Must say that I figure that whatever situation we find ourselves in, its a good question to ask ‘How did I contribute to this situation’ and work on what YOU can do to change things.
A major part of life seems to be negotiation. What do you have to offer for a win win solution?

Good luck!!

]]> 56eb3bd4de80798153f97497a8bed492 MaiA replied to the topic Day one positively geared properties. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382995-day-one-positively-geared-properties/#post-4534287 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:14:47 +0000 Hey all
I am having to get creative too to find the positively geared properties, however it is good practice crunching the numbers, and certainly makes you think outside the box, when trying to create a winner deal.

All the best
Mai

]]> 12f1bf12e4fb41913c27b9088b06db14 MaiA replied to the topic NZ Finance in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382652-nz-finance-2/#post-4532313 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:52:14 +0000 Hey there

We recently purchased in Nz, and we went through a broker based in Hamilton. We were advised to do this by our solicitor in NZ as he said that in his experience the australian brokers he had dealt with had taken a long time to get the deal through. Also this particular broker could get us 85% LVR opposed to 3-4 other brokers/lenders…[Read more]

]]> ec1cb1e765d701c178e9be460e50d5e9 MaiA replied to the topic Mentoring Needed Urgently in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382934-mentoring-needed-urgently/#post-4534034 Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:04:34 +0000 Hey there

I am pretty sure that to be entitled to keeping the FHOG, the property needs to be your MAIN place of residence. Ie appearances are not enough, at least one of the owners needs to be living there the majority of the time over a six mth period.

Good luck

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