PropertyInvesting.com | Nick Kirlew | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/nick-kirlew/activity/ Activity feed for Nick Kirlew. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 edb754926306dd21f57691667f947b12 Nick Kirlew started the topic Darwin April 2018 in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5045709-darwin-april-2018/ Sun, 13 May 2018 06:10:58 +0000 The month after Cyclone Marcus Darwin has seen a big clean up with many of the downed street trees cleared away. A job advertisement that brought a smile to my face was the position of Director Migration Northern Territory, a well-paid job but with a current 0.01% migration rate I hope the successful applicant has a positive attitude.

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]]> 8d7e159ab14f2fa60354fc458162b22c Nick Kirlew started the topic Darwin April 2018 in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5045709-darwin-april-2018/ Sun, 13 May 2018 06:10:58 +0000 The month after Cyclone Marcus Darwin has seen a big clean up with many of the downed street trees cleared away. A job advertisement that brought a smile to my face was the position of Director Migration Northern Territory, a well-paid job but with a current 0.01% migration rate I hope the successful applicant has a positive attitude.

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]]> afe25a1c6a6777367ba9b58ae84281b2 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Best Investment/Financial Strategy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406739-best-investmentfinancial-strategy/#post-4671064 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:47:27 +0000 Hello AropeYou are back at the start of your questions I think?"Do you think property valued at $300,000 now would increase more than $45,000 in 5 years time?"It depends who you ask as shown above, it also depends were you buy.But yes I think a property could increase in value by that much over that time."Is it still worth purchasing a property…[Read more]

]]> f967acfc2ea4c99aadc239e33f447956 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Investing in Darwin - good idea or not? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406733-investing-in-darwin-good-idea-or-not/#post-4671014 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 08:10:48 +0000 Just a quick edit, it was 2,700 dwellings approved but not built. My partner heard the news article better than I did.Nick

]]> 972738022b3921bde24d25f86e964b92 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Best Investment/Financial Strategy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406739-best-investmentfinancial-strategy/#post-4671050 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:19:48 +0000 Hello aRope99,I suspect you will get a few answers to this question so I will travel lightly and make no recommendation.Option 1 Sounds good but I would want be looking for a property that either grew in value, paid good rent (or both) before I was looking for a property that provided good tax deductions. That being said if you can get a property…[Read more]

]]> 9ff443a24bbd49cd9d35b23b49bc11dd Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Investing in Darwin - good idea or not? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406733-investing-in-darwin-good-idea-or-not/#post-4671009 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:05:09 +0000 Hello Wren,Great, I think Darwin will provide capital growth as the current round of projects come to fruition and that the capital growth will run for five years. We have had our time of no gain. Try this link, works better in Firefox http://www.nthomes.com.au/public/nthomes.nsf/Homepage?OpenI know this will sound like hype but with ~34bn worth…[Read more]

]]> e2611ed320b6576832f4639f430bbdbf Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Houses in the mining towns in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406724-houses-in-the-mining-towns/#post-4670946 Thu, 31 May 2012 08:18:02 +0000 Try entering the name of the town into the search box on the top right and you will find 6 pages on Port Hedland. I suspect a search on Olympic Dam will return  a similar quantity of discussions.Also more specific questions may drag some answers out.While Gladstone is not a mining town my partner and I have experienced the rapid growth such a…[Read more]

]]> 7646ad69b86b988823c6baa148bb0b57 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Can I afford an IP or put extra in PPOR? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406692-can-i-afford-an-ip-or-put-extra-in-ppor/#post-4670689 Sun, 27 May 2012 09:40:44 +0000 Hello Ravenhard,"So getting an extension on my PPOR loan and taking $60k, am I still able to claim a tax deduction on the interest seeing as the $60K if going to the IP?"Yes the new loan split is for investment purposes so the interest is claimed. "Also I dont understand this "Tap CBA for a loan for future investment properties equal to 25% of…[Read more]

]]> d3116e35d6d6f0a372f4b480c17622a9 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Can I afford an IP or put extra in PPOR? in the forum Hello Ravenhard, Good https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406692-can-i-afford-an-ip-or-put-extra-in-ppor/#post-4670686 Sun, 27 May 2012 08:41:12 +0000 Hello Ravenhard,Good question, it is what you want out of the next ten years or so that matter really. If you are going to be a property investor then get ready for debt. Have a reason for investing in property, see the end game.Our properties are with us for life, they will provide an income stream as we wind down our working life.The hands free…[Read more]

]]> 84791b6490b678454f97c5c391530462 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Answers to "Where to Find CF+ Deals" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384472-answers-to-where-to-find-cf-deals/page/23/#post-4542319 Tue, 22 May 2012 07:50:14 +0000 Darwin, unit costs $540k rents for $750 p/w with furniture pack.RegardsNick

]]> a943adbab38df0bdc9d7d61ac8268f31 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic can anyone recommend an accountant in Darwin that is good with IP in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406640-can-anyone-recommend-an-accountant-in-darwin-that-is-good-with-ip/#post-4670175 Tue, 22 May 2012 07:47:50 +0000 I use Lowrys in Winnellie. But I prepare all my reports before I visit them.Nick

]]> 5640c587cb5939ebc013929a4c85bf80 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Will we be able to get a home loan - credit enquiries in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406622-will-we-be-able-to-get-a-home-loan-credit-enquiries/#post-4670040 Sat, 19 May 2012 01:39:36 +0000 Numerous credit inquiries can be an issue.There are lenders or will take this into account and lenders who will overlook.Sometimes you will see the term credit scoring, loans can get thrown out before they get to a human.That is part of how we mortgage brokers can make a living, we should be able to advise you on your options in placing a loan…[Read more]

]]> 793af54c86ba169547ec2a24a26892a4 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Are these budget calculations correct? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406607-are-these-budget-calculations-correct/#post-4669909 Fri, 18 May 2012 07:39:37 +0000 Too tough the way you have described it. <moderator: delete advertising>But here is how I do a roughieAll investment related losses Say $1,000All income PAYG $1,000Investment            $2,000Total Income         $3,000Income less Losses = $3,000 – $1,000Real income $2,000Tax already paid $100Tax on real income $80Tax refund $20RegardsNick

]]> 52b7d7e97cd2f4659f82695c509a1384 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Can I get a mortgage if I'm about to start a new job? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406502-can-i-get-a-mortgage-if-im-about-to-start-a-new-job/#post-4669111 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:25 +0000 If all the other parts of your loan application represent a 'good deal' for the lender then it can come down to continuous employment type. In a previous existance I was an IT contractor who worked stratight through multiple jobs and configurations but allways long stints and same industry, loans would come through.My partner is now temp, part…[Read more]

]]> 2d5c2ae147762590093f10ac20aecea8 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Making an Offer in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406603-making-an-offer-8/#post-4669891 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:11:50 +0000 To the best of my knowledge the agent has to put any reasonable offer to the vendor.We have stood accross the back garden and traded bids with the agent and vendor so it certainly does happen without any documentation.Would you offer a higher number to try and find the vendors interest point?

]]> a0aa68f5a4e1207eaa631b3be52788d2 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Top 5 places to invest in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406464-top-5-places-to-invest/#post-4668606 Sun, 06 May 2012 03:28:38 +0000 [/quote] It depends what country you are talking about, if Australia then Darwin is about to boom and will provide great capital growth even in the next 2 years http://www.importantstuffyouneedtoknow.com [/quote]Here are some notes on Darwin:A few thoughts on Darwin 2012. I think most Darwin watchers would be calling the bottom of the market. It is…[Read more]

]]> eb1f42b203261e1e41f1c06719955b33 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic "THE INVESTORS CLUB" ANYONE HEARD OF THEM OR KNOW WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389727-the-investors-club-anyone-heard-of-them-or-know-what-they-are-about/#post-4568103 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:05:43 +0000 thickknees wrote:
Yesterday we put an offer in on another prominent property supply company, the finders fee being $9,900 inc GST which seems a lot to me on a 332K trade but we are assuming we can do it with some confidence over distance. Last time we tried them it was one of a set of flats and all the flats had to change hands on the same day,…[Read more]

]]> 0aa5d1c487e204427e6fc44cbd1a8228 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Property and how many in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393933-property-and-how-many/#post-4591426 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:22:33 +0000 Well Crashy,Please don't feel that your opinion is worth any less than anyone elses. But the lose a few million over a few years is off topic for this topic. I believe there is a correct place for the "end of the world is nigh" comments is available under recent topics.As to the it's not about the numbers discussion, I think there is merit in h…[Read more]

]]> c1401087fa01e9535c58016c25565889 Nick Kirlew replied to the topic Property and how many in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393933-property-and-how-many/#post-4591413 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:36:01 +0000 Hello Bacon,BBut you neglected to expose yourself?RegardsThickknees

]]> 6e64067544ece915634332e5a262108a Nick Kirlew replied to the topic "THE INVESTORS CLUB" ANYONE HEARD OF THEM OR KNOW WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389727-the-investors-club-anyone-heard-of-them-or-know-what-they-are-about/#post-4568095 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:04:21 +0000 I have never purchased through the investors club although early today I sent our current house requirements through to my local club support member. If we buy one through them I'll let you know how it goes.The last time I asked for a property through them the advice was we were spending too little. As we did not have any more to spend that advice…[Read more]

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