No.

It is the period when you can back out with no penalty if finance doesn’t work out.

You can also have a clause for pest and building inspections amongst other things.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
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Diane,

Few questions there.

The job issue won’t necessarily be a problem esp if it is in the same industry and your employment hiustory shows previous stability.

I would recommend you have a pre approval in place before buying at auction!

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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Penguin,

I had no savings at 19 either. Don’t worry about it but address it now. The sooner you build your wealth position the better off you will be when you are older.

PPOR = Principal Place of Residence = Home

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Penguin,

At the very least speak to a mortgage professional and ensure that the funds will be available. If you decide not to go for a pre approval make sure you have a 14 day finance clause.

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Not at all. I know many people who fixed late last year for 5 years at 6.29%.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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I am actively seeking my next project.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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I bought last October. 5.89% for three years.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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If you do replace a kitchen then shop around a lot.

I was quoted $3500 – 4000 from a lot of places then eventually got the same thing for $2000 direct from the manufacturer.

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Gemma,

Looks like Larelle has pretty well given you the advice I would have typed out. Thanks Larelle!

Basically that $80K equity can be used as 20% deposits plus costs and then you source 80% lends with stand alone mortgages.

You seem to be in a good position.

Cheers,

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Mortgage Broker
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Gemma,

Do you have equity in other property or do your in laws have cash or equity?

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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I have just found a lender who will lend money in Australia for NZ property.

This includes fulldoc and lodoc loans.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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These mortgage reduction guys are the bad end of our industry and the ones that give us a bad name.

If you ever hear of your friends contemplating paying these sorts of fees please stop them and steer them to a reputable broker who can set this up for free.

Cheers,

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Judi,

This is easier than you think.

You draw the $10 000 and use it as a 10% deposit and then secure finance with your lender or another lender on the second property. This will be two stand alone first mortgages.

Don’t forget to consider buying costs as well.

Cheers,

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Mortgage Broker
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Good news is that there will be no mortgage insurers involved so it wont be too difficult to be creative.

If your girlfriend was to be on title alone and occupy the home during the first 12 months she will be entitled to the FHOG. It is suggested that this should be for 6 months.

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I agree with Yack. You would be a bit safer starting off with residential investing.

However I have a colleague who does commercial.

Email me and I will forward it to him.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
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mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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Bill,

Welcome to the forum.

What a detailed reply.

Did you know that this is an Australian forum? Whilst I would encourage you to stay you should realise that you may not get many calls[]

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Simon Macks
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mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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Alf,

Really hard question.

I can only suggest that you talk to one for a while and see if he knows what he is talking about.

Probably the best way is to get a personal referral.

Don’t pay a brokerage fee.

BTW I am no good [:p]

Cheers,

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Mortgage Broker
mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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95% will be very hard but 90% might be achievable although not easy.

Can you email me some more info including the location and postcode of the property and how long you have been in your current job?

Cheers,

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mortgagehunter@iinet.net.au
0425 228 985

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Talk to your local council – specifically the duty planner.

You will find it is a straightforward process. But the difficulties may lie in the works you may have to complete to get it to the required specifications ie fire proofing.

He should point you in the right direction though.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
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Don’t forget that RK’s aim was to write a best seller. I would suggest that these opportunities are not typical and were the result of some pretty intensive searching.

I would imagine that with the level of IP enthusiasm in the last few years that these are as difficult to find as are examples of the properties Steve bought in his early…[Read more]