https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/mookii/activity/ Activity feed for mookii. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:07:31 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ba347f002423e7930dc6462826b015a3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402980-4402980/#post-4643285 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:09:43 +0000 HI guys, thanks for all your replies, it looks a lot more involved then I originally anticipated. Please ignore the original thread.  Thanks again for your feedback!

]]> 305a999e600d11aa415517cea08cf9a7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402982-assessing-available-equity-without-applying-for-a-new-loan/#post-4643294 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:01:04 +0000 From what i understand the banks won't do a top up on loans within 6 months of settlement, some require you to wait for a year, but the experts in this area will probably answer you further on that one.With your second option, HTW  (Herron Todd White) are one of the valuers most banks use.  You could order your own valuation through them and the b…[Read more]

]]> b885ce0d33c8973fb068aad7a934e1a7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399704-closing-an-option-deal/page/2/#post-4623156 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:38:54 +0000 Hey Hans, yeah i guess that's the risk you take if you're not able to settle ie. in the case you don't have the full deposit or can't obtain finance. 

]]> 8bb1ea26413de5f6e94ee1320fa3fc28 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400588-property-options-and-stamp-duty/#post-4628221 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:48:38 +0000 Terry, Paul, you seem quite knowledgable in this area.  What's your thoughts/advice on the 'marketing' of options to purchase to the vendor… that is –  when selling the idea to a vendor, what proposition do you put to them?  I guess in a normal property sale a deposit is paid, how do you go about avoiding this?  I would think that you'd have a…[Read more]

]]> 10cbfafbef1cefb679e1d011a48e2f26 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399704-closing-an-option-deal/page/2/#post-4623153 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:41:01 +0000 Hi Paul, Thank you for the advice, I'll be sure to contact Lewis.  I called a couple of lawyers last week but didn't get far.  What do you mean by a 'lease'?  Is this in the event you're paying a rental fee on the property to the point you want to onsell the option?

]]> c89c80e0b813173996e19ddeaf7a3f68 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400588-property-options-and-stamp-duty/#post-4628214 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:29:07 +0000 It's fantastic when someone puts it in plain english, thank you so much, i was struggling to differentiate the 2.  And thanks for the links!!! Off to do some reading!

]]> 8672b85ea52d83c5cd21e6ff47c30823 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400588-property-options-and-stamp-duty/#post-4628212 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:52:56 +0000 Hi guysThanks for your replies, I'm investing in VIC. I'm not quite sure as to the legal vehicle I need to use for the strategy I'm planning on following.  In brief, I'm thinking of renovating houses and using some type of an agreement to control them through the renovation time and then finding a buyer for them.  I've been looking up put and ca…[Read more]

]]> b6b50954f99c469fdfbdd577e5b0d7cc https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399704-closing-an-option-deal/page/2/#post-4623151 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:32:49 +0000 Hi J-IouI'm starting something similar to what you're discussing above.  Was wondering if you could help me.  You mentioned stamp duty is payable on options in some states.  Do you know what stamp duty is payable in Victoria on options?  And where do i get an options agreement?  Any lawyers you could recommend?

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