PropertyInvesting.com | nordicskier | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/nordicskier/activity/ Activity feed for nordicskier. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:17:25 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9633626adcfdd026ec9cd87ea668f14e nordicskier replied to the topic Interest Rates Will Fall in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393910-interest-rates-will-fall/page/3/#post-4591275 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:36:42 +0000 Tumbarumba is too far from….1. decent snow, 2. Bunnings, 3. Macdonalds (Gundagai or Albury)  So are you expecting renters to drive to Batlow to pick apples and earning $120 a day during February to April?  Or maybe drive a little further on winter slippery potholed roads to the sawmill at Tumut?   Maybe I missed the big employment generators eac…[Read more]

]]> faca8b38d627aef832dec9e3f6b85fb9 nordicskier replied to the topic What accounting software do you recommend??? (for managing say 3-8 properties) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393956-what-accounting-software-do-you-recommend-for-managing-say-3-8-properties/#post-4591614 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:20:32 +0000 We use excel with a few pages and based on the tax office requirements forquick input to etax.  ( over 15 properties with many having multiple rentals ie dual occupancy or 4 units)Each month we review bank statements received for the previous month against the property managers' reports to ensure rent payments and put the net payments into the…[Read more]

]]> 04fde11c858e7dc1ad3becb71d30bebc nordicskier replied to the topic Dual Occupancy conversions in Brisbane in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393923-dual-occupancy-conversions-in-brisbane/#post-4591349 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:53:30 +0000 1. Check with Council zoning provsions.  Check car parking requirements, separate driveways etc.2. Discuss with bank as they are using the property as security.3. Ask a reputable Building Surveyor about fire separation requirements under the Building Code of Australia.  Also consider separate water meters, additional garbage bin, additional mail b…[Read more]

]]> a02a4636d8b564238fe89a62a834b345 nordicskier replied to the topic Property and how many in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393933-property-and-how-many/page/2/#post-4591440 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:38:43 +0000 C and holding on well.  Good time to increase rents without compromising vacancies because the tenants are now more aware of the mortgage rate rises and less likely to leave…if there is anywhere else to go to.  We have 100% occupancy except for 3 weeks changeover on two IPs.

]]> 5dc6466b907c1028a3e8e9fecde37ee6 nordicskier replied to the topic Interest Rates Will Fall in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393910-interest-rates-will-fall/page/3/#post-4591269 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:28:53 +0000 SMH today page 7 "Interest rate cuts are on the cards at last" by Jessica Irvine – quotes Macquarie Bank boss Rory Robertson stating that "An RBA cut in September now is given.  The only question is whether it's 25 basis points or 50 basis points" And he alledgely stated that he expected rates to fall by between 1 and 1.5 per cent in the coming…[Read more]

]]> 22fb46c2fa84bdc10e21dfe860a955e3 nordicskier replied to the topic live in Industrial shed? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393949-live-in-industrial-shed/#post-4591585 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:11:10 +0000 The issue of living in a shed is a Council planning issue.  Sheds are not intended for habitation pursuant to the Building Code of Australia.  Using the shed for habitation is a change of use which must be approved by the local council pursuant to the State planning legislation and local planning provisions.  The initial approval of the shed, if…[Read more]

]]> dc927299c1597fb89f357bbf4a11429c nordicskier replied to the topic Impact of 90,000 land opening up in VIC in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392548-impact-of-90000-land-opening-up-in-vic/#post-4583821 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:37:08 +0000 One way of looking at this decision is the development of 90,000 outer urban land lots will eventually increase the demand for inner and middle ring properties.  However it will lower the value of properties already in the far outer suburbs as deamnd is met or even oversupplied.I severely doubt whether the Vic govt and the state has anywhere near…[Read more]

]]> cca09bf363693ce4658a85d203b67119 nordicskier replied to the topic New to Development in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392535-new-to-development/#post-4583791 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:57:21 +0000 Make friendly contact with the Council planner – they can be friendly if you use the right approach. (I am a municipal development control planner)Also a Tasmanian mapping system at http://www.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/listmapstart.jsp is invaluable.  It has helped us in making  a site plan for discussions with public authories.

]]> 868601a893cd9b36e398a0de22a1af2a nordicskier replied to the topic Courses not expensive TAFE? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392508-courses-not-expensive-tafe/#post-4583637 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:49:26 +0000 I definitely agree with starting small <$200k but it is hard if you are located in the capital cities.  I guess I would look just outside my capital city and do the ongoing analysis of opportune properties.

]]> 2bb17f9c61cb04d4a9583ebdf736b71f nordicskier replied to the topic Courses not expensive TAFE? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392508-courses-not-expensive-tafe/#post-4583633 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:14:08 +0000 I'd love to run a property investing course through TAFE having 15+ IPs.  I enjoy teaching people (ex instructor) and have a wider then normal field of expertise and knowledge that can make a difference (ie LOA, Council requirements, Admin for IP).  However, I am currently employed and enjoy the job.  I would be happy to run a course through TA…[Read more]

]]> c648bea755ce67543496533e09e7223c nordicskier replied to the topic Perth subdivision in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387169-perth-subdivision/#post-4556364 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:30:55 +0000 Whilst not in Perth, I would recommend asking the relevant Council’s Town Planner what companies they regular see in subdivision applications. Then you know you are dealing with a local surveyor who knows the relevant Council rules.

]]> d0795e9ee1de0a26ee6d9e4f977ee644 nordicskier replied to the topic Property Investor Network of Albury/Wodonga in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386718-property-investor-network-of-alburywodonga/#post-4554230 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:31:00 +0000 Yes, Jaffasoft, .. time to reconvene? Catch up with how we are going and today’s opportunities.

]]> aca9e269abe516899ac83bf67e493e8f nordicskier replied to the topic Which way to go? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386708-which-way-to-go-3/#post-4554208 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:06:34 +0000 Make offers that are cash flow neutral. There might be a desparate owner in amongst all those properties. Remember, if you can show the colour of the gold, someone will go the grab and the agents will start working for you and not the vendor. They are just after a sale, price reductions, I reckon, have little effect on their payment. But what…[Read more]

]]> 82e27c3b62e21b99ce7a958faf7f2242 nordicskier replied to the topic Can you build over easment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386705-can-you-build-over-easment/#post-4554187 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:44:12 +0000 Definitely depends on what type of easement. If sewer, it may need to be replaced with the high quality sewer pipe and the easements designed so as not to impart any load upon the pipe. Consider how will the service be replaced when required?

]]> 0d2c8721ea46483c49c7ac1da3452f2c nordicskier replied to the topic strata and/or subdivision in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386696-strata-andor-subdivision/#post-4554131 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:36:59 +0000 I agree with Wake in regards to the strata subdivision. You may need to consider some visitor car parking spaces in the common property. Two should be enough, but your Council will have its own car parking space by land use provision requirements.
Also consider the practical access issues such as car manouevring on the common property and the…[Read more]

]]> 28e9b38ce0f1efe2f48e353387db1c90 nordicskier 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/5/#post-4541946 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:28:08 +0000 Question for nordicskier:
RE: Paulskip
“So what if you successfully got it for say $115K, divide by 2 (58) and multiply by 3 (168) so it will cost $168 per week in mortgage payments and a bit towards rates etc. So you increase the rent to $170 and see what happens or purchase for $100k ( /2 then X 3 = 150) that would be cash flow positive.”

Could…[Read more]

]]> dc304e0e6e6edfd7c124b03f6f2afe0a nordicskier replied to the topic Investment Diary - Day 2 in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386533-investment-diary-day-2/#post-4553279 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:08:22 +0000 What about some pro-active planning?

I reckon two things equal property investing.

1. Find money – use brokers – start making a list of brokers
– make up your financial sheet ie assets, salaries, debts etc.

2. Find a propertty – use real estate agents – make list of agents and their emails & phone numbers

So what property do you want? Cashflow…[Read more]

]]> 0cd1416f6174c8457ca5fa2d21597869 nordicskier replied to the topic Sub-Division in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386522-sub-division-5/#post-4553243 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:54:17 +0000 Not all Councils require a building design prior to subdivision, some just require what the intention is ie residential. So it depends on where you are subdividing.

I would check where the services are connecting and the easements. Then the town planning street setbacks, these can severely restrict development on a corner site.

]]> f2553a547e47fb6515883f1a7cc45809 nordicskier replied to the topic Is the current property market overpriced? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386500-is-the-current-property-market-overpriced/#post-4553039 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:24:47 +0000 Don’t get hung up with the figures too much. Just offer 20-30% below advertised price and see if any fish bite. And just get into it.

Rember once you’re in it doesn’t matter what the market is doing – if it drops you’ve got opportunities, cashflow positives emerge, yippe, if the amrket goes up then revalue and grab the equity for some more…[Read more]

]]> d06d520b2c0d3f73e922e15856379de2 nordicskier replied to the topic Interest only loans in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386505-interest-only-loans-15/#post-4553067 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:17:17 +0000 modernARTillery – check your private messages for reply

]]> e648669fb8ffab6e919fbfaa064a12ed nordicskier 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/5/#post-4541942 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:06:05 +0000 Try Ravenswood, Launceston TAS ie http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&s=tas&cc=&c=11720116&tm=1155974182&id=103298292&f=0&p=10&t=res&ty=&snf=rbs&ag=&cu=fn-rea&fmt=&header=

3brd $128K rent $150wk
So what if you successfully got it for say $115K, divide by 2 (58) and multiply by 3 (168) so it will cost $168 per week in mortgage…[Read more]

]]> f457a01071b2d0842f3f68046dbffc8e nordicskier replied to the topic Interest only loans in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386505-interest-only-loans-15/#post-4553065 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:39:58 +0000 Why go to a lender when you can get the brokers to do the leg work for you?

]]> 784a1c1370661c1183a26b6614c3eef7 nordicskier replied to the topic What is your business? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386457-what-is-your-business/#post-4552878 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:28:19 +0000 development assessment – ticking boxes would be great but I spend most of my time trying adjust the box to be ticked because the applicant is:
a) unable to write
b) unable to read
c) unable to do either
d) weathy and arrogant and does believe in rules unless it is the development next door that want stopped
e) unable to consider the importance of…[Read more]

]]> beedca52dc49e7bca6f1f42deb9c3430 nordicskier replied to the topic Strata Title or Subdivision? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386475-strata-title-or-subdivision/#post-4552939 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:18:32 +0000 Always go separate title wherever you can.
Rules are different from state to state and council to council.
I’ll use my area for an example (NSW). First you need to know the minimum allotment size allowable in subdivision ie 450sqm. Corner blocks may need 500sqm because of two street setback requirements. You friend Council Planning officer can…[Read more]

]]> 3576c348de1aaaa0f464bc648d505fe6 nordicskier replied to the topic What about Tassie in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386483-what-about-tassie/#post-4552981 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:03:34 +0000 Sarah, I highly recommend avoiding Roseberry and Queesnstown. We rode our bikes through there years ago before the mine re-opened, the place was a ghost town. Queenstown is only marginally better but toooo many properties available. And there is no property manager in the area. We have successfully invested in Launceston, Somerset and Wynyard.…[Read more]

]]> f76423b4d8f1902f2ef234773ca9f951 nordicskier replied to the topic Rental software in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386463-rental-software-2/#post-4552914 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:00:40 +0000 We’ve built our own excel whorksheet so that it can
1. keep track of rent payments,
2. check off against bank statements
3. check off against property managers’ statements
4. set up to easily transfer onto ATO etax

Redesign after each financial year.

So we started with ATO requirements and worked back towards the info coming ie statements,…[Read more]

]]> 361d1cd1dbbbf4067814e247f4761918 nordicskier replied to the topic What is your business? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386457-what-is-your-business/#post-4552869 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:43:23 +0000 Council town planner – development assessment. [fez]

]]> 3821d03fbca05812e49d6e68cfa979a4 nordicskier replied to the topic Feasibility study? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386441-feasibility-study-2/#post-4552765 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:38:33 +0000 One relevant area is Council fees. Get an idea of the cost of the building value and go to your local Council and request in writing a quote of Council fees – Planning/Development Application, Inspections, Plumbing Inspections, State levies, and developer contributions. You will need to give the address of the subject land for this calculation.

]]> 9dc45500bd6ae9d02a45a222c4cb9d5d nordicskier replied to the topic I hate the council process! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386434-i-hate-the-council-process/#post-4552717 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:30:24 +0000 As a Council planning officer I can empathise with the long delay. There can be many reasons for the delay. Is the design fully compliant with Council’s Planning rules. My advice to developers and designers is make it comply and we’ll approve. (Usually within 3-4 weeks)
The land may be close to a creek or river or classified road thus requiring…[Read more]

]]> cba47632fe5834cfb3e14de212ff2b77 nordicskier replied to the topic Body Corporate or NOT? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385810-body-corporate-or-not/#post-4550033 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:18:56 +0000 I think all of these types of unit set ups with multiple owners will require registered body corporates under the Vic state legislation. One of our units is involved in establishing a property body corporate entity using a specialist in the game.

Torrens title property subdivision with right of way could be possible but all services will need to…[Read more]

]]> 5f923320f8b2e8136e60632f922565bc nordicskier replied to the topic A Bit of Encouragement in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384997-a-bit-of-encouragement/#post-4545012 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:10:43 +0000 Searcher, I hear caravans are holding their value. But would a bank be able to sell your asset quickly for a fire sale? I think not thus understanding equity growth also equates to equity realisation. Equity realisation in worst case scenario is bank fire sale. So I believe the answer is NO for the caravan & annex.

]]> 4331d58bf44e581772ef4706c64e73dd nordicskier replied to the topic property management fees in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385806-property-management-fees-3/#post-4549995 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:56:52 +0000 Watch for those additional charges. How much will it cost for a changeover tenet, advertising fees, % on repairs they organise.
They are in business to make money, it is up to us to ensure we get quality service.
Remember the sqeaky wheel gets the oil.

]]> 8148a78b075e806a8ef9f55ba7716272 nordicskier 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/4/#post-4541922 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:43:23 +0000 Cashflow +ve generally requires a property with twist. In our experience it meant a block of units with dodgy tenants and in need of reno. We reno two and kept two tenants on so long as they direct debited to pay rent.
Another was a 3bdrm house with a full self contained one bedder with good access. Add the two rents together outstrips the 100%…[Read more]

]]> 3788ff663e3ac9727ee7529b3116ffcb nordicskier replied to the topic SOLUTION TO THE OLD "STRATA PROBLEM" in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383258-solution-to-the-old-strata-problem/#post-4535733 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:28:03 +0000 Please consult with your Council’s Town Planner and Building Surveyor beofre doing anything. Don’t head down the dev application track without arranging a meeting with these guys first. Then send in a simple letter to the Council’s Town Planner seeking Council support in principle. They will still need to do a full assessment against the…[Read more]

]]> eb139977e7778c5f1f95cb2bc13faa54 nordicskier replied to the topic Uni student accom in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383293-uni-student-accom/#post-4535883 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:19:21 +0000 Some Councils may have difficulty with large student accommodation. Student accommodation can have a reputation of decreasing the residential amenity of an area through excessive car parking, parties, loutish behaviour and noise (music, wheelies). There is also a more serious problem of fire safety regulations as required by the Building Code of…[Read more]

]]> 3df1d47922636d975a93861b76b6be4d nordicskier replied to the topic Self storage unit ~ Good buy ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383346-self-storage-unit-good-buy/#post-4536197 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 13:51:26 +0000 There seems to be a quite a few proposed self storage developments being proposed in our regional centre. They are reasonably easy for Councils to approve, particularly in industrial zones. This results in quick changes in supply and demand. If there is local demand all of a sudden there will be five proposals submitted to the local Council…[Read more]

]]> a825e249117205c428cf3bf398b4e3c3 nordicskier replied to the topic RE: Cashflow Property in Victoria? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383401-re-cashflow-property-in-victoria/#post-4536602 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:53:27 +0000 Under $100k would only get a 1 bedroom low end unit in a regional centre for close to positve cash flow. We were successful in Bairnsdale but the prices have already risen in the unit complex, lowering the yield.

]]> 011943c643c4de773ccfa6c7c8f919a8 nordicskier replied to the topic NEED help - advice - suggestion PLEASE ! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382439-need-help-advice-suggestion-please/#post-4531039 Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:31:59 +0000 I would not consider adding an extra room as minor internal alterations. Some Councils have required number of car spaces based on the number of bedrooms, as well as the anticipated additional load on the municipal infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, roads, community facilities thus the Councils in NSW may have the opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 457604471b4147fce3fdcd0f515736b4 nordicskier replied to the topic Advice on septic in bush setting in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382492-advice-on-septic-in-bush-setting/#post-4531373 Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:12:49 +0000 To minimise council delays ensure that everything, and I mean everything is completed on the application form. Ensure clear, professionally drawn plans of location to scale and no larger than A3 size as well as showing vegetation, driveways, buildings, adjoining properties, contours. A common problem experienced by Council applications is the…[Read more]

]]> b0bad524aa9a8b1b816ef2c96bdb614b nordicskier replied to the topic Dwellings per sq metre? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380382-dwellings-per-sq-metre/#post-4517376 Tue, 31 May 2005 10:15:42 +0000 The Council planning regulations need to be followed unless there is something unique about the land, not the development. The regulations would have been voted on and approved by Council. The Council represents the local constituents/ratepayers/community. Thus, in simplex form, the planning regulations represent the issues and concerns of the…[Read more]

]]> e8afcac3ade1199ee627d69ffee198e7 nordicskier replied to the topic What to do with 400sqm block of land ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380530-what-to-do-with-400sqm-block-of-land/#post-4518405 Tue, 31 May 2005 10:06:05 +0000 Check the setbacks(house and garage/carport), easements, private open space requirements with the Council. These suck up the space available for development on the site. There may aslo be vertical height envelopes if going two storey. Then seek a meeting with a Cuncil planner for some advice on the constraints of the property. Prepare a rough…[Read more]

]]> 3dba6e4fbbb28f98445c919889b52654 nordicskier replied to the topic loan for 38sq metre flats in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379789-loan-for-38sq-metre-flats/#post-4512907 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:46:51 +0000 All units have kitchens, they are on one title, two by two attached. Just plywood between! Tenants cope with the noise!
Had positive interest from ANZ and Hume Building Society.

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]]> 9db8cdaa22cacde9c9606877a507e127 nordicskier replied to the topic Two houses but not dual occupancy in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379809-two-houses-but-not-dual-occupancy/#post-4512984 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:30:56 +0000 “Dual Occupancy” is Town Planners’ speak. It means two dwellings on one parcel of land. (Reference Albury Local Environmental Plan 2000) I am sure there are many similar meanings in other planning documents. To me it does not matter if under the same roof. However, I would recommend ensuring the roof space is properly divided so that…[Read more]

]]> 5d22750efe7696ae3f2ded042f9703ab nordicskier replied to the topic Can't get House/Floor Plan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379795-cant-get-housefloor-plan/#post-4512941 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 05:27:36 +0000 House plans – depends on the location and state.

First I would contact the local council. There will be a cost for copies…if building plans exist. If you receive a response that there are no building plans then send a letter to the Council’s General Manager. You need to ascertain the building has been legally completed. In NSW the document…[Read more]

]]> 5bdf57d89a6573d8affde00b8dd1a124 nordicskier replied to the topic Bank from hell ..which bank???? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378735-bank-from-hell-which-bank/#post-4506572 Fri, 18 Feb 2005 04:42:50 +0000 Patience is a virtue. Well I reckon waiting for this one and the next deals will be much smoother because you’ve paid your “dues”.

Have you tried the Premium Financial Services of “which bank” instead of a broker?

Insofar as a horror story purchase, try 5 extensions of settlement as we tried in vain to get finance through a broker for a…[Read more]

]]> 4b73764b23c45d63a57a31a08f3aad61 nordicskier replied to the topic Albury Property Investors Group Meeting in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375139-albury-property-investors-group-meeting/page/2/#post-4483953 Mon, 14 Feb 2005 13:07:53 +0000 Anybody dabbled in commercial or retail in Albury Wodonga? I rarely see these for sale in A/W. What are the potential yields .. any ideas. I’ve heard 10% is still available which is much better than the lower than 5% in A/W residential.

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]]> ce769b3afb9191600c03839f8026fcd5 nordicskier replied to the topic Town Planning? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378664-town-planning/#post-4506127 Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:50:13 +0000 Note #1
Depending on the size of the Council the Town Planner may be “Strategic” – generally developing new planning policies/planning rules for Council approval. They are useful in finding out a more strategic view of where the Council is heading, where the new suburbs will be, major municipal investment areas, and where the planned…[Read more]

]]> 8c793f1d52b6cb4adbe14b9e025a31cc nordicskier replied to the topic Albury Property Investors Group Meeting in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375139-albury-property-investors-group-meeting/page/2/#post-4483952 Wed, 09 Feb 2005 03:02:17 +0000 The Victoria St development related many to not fitting with the density and building form normally expected in that particular location.. There were also some overlooking issues from the three and two storey dwellings in close proximity to existing houses. The refusal also showed the influence of the general public in being involved in the…[Read more]

]]> 62b10e9bd51e61db8b858b63c53704d5 nordicskier replied to the topic just do it - bought a place in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378547-just-do-it-bought-a-place/#post-4505435 Tue, 08 Feb 2005 04:49:00 +0000 Congratulations on the first step. Now what? reno or rent? Hope you check the rental market! Just walk into an agent and ask about what rental properties they have, dressed in a manner you would expect of the type of people you want to rent your place. Then you’ll see what each agent is like to deal with as a prospective rentor.

Improve your…[Read more]

]]> 398dd100e518ab31d66aed35f91da0dc nordicskier replied to the topic First offer. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378553-first-offer/#post-4505452 Tue, 08 Feb 2005 04:43:28 +0000 You can put in wahtever condition you want. You’ve got the money, you’re in the driver’s seat. “The result of the Building Inspection report being to you satisfaction.”

Is there something to make you a bit suspect? If there are notable additionals call the local Council to check that each addition has been approved and approved for final…[Read more]

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