PropertyInvesting.com | obiwan22 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/obiwan22/activity/ Activity feed for obiwan22. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 85355ffc66f0d78cb0422f445a284563 obiwan22 replied to the topic Do you know a good electrician in the eastern or south eastern part of Melbourne? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404130-do-you-know-a-good-electrician-in-the-eastern-or-south-eastern-part-of-melbourne/#post-4651182 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:06:09 +0000 Thanks Maree

]]> e8f323c8857142a9f4881dab6e78b88f obiwan22 replied to the topic Anyone ever dealt with Calliden Group for strata residential insurance? in the forum Hi Kumar, I have not settled https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401052-anyone-ever-dealt-with-calliden-group-for-strata-residential-insurance/#post-4630942 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:32:59 +0000 Hi Kumar,I have not settled the insurance issue yet but I'm keen to get it resolved soon.  I think you should contact the insurance company to find out what the policy covers.  If there is any progress at my end, I'll keep you updated.  Thanks.Cheers,Corinne

]]> 233d5df31ddcacc95f1d2bb7e0b4bf0a obiwan22 replied to the topic Advice regarding sworn valuation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400388-advice-regarding-sworn-valuation/#post-4627106 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:43:30 +0000 Hi Everyone,Thanks for your replies. Limited Recourse – I have had a depreciation schedule done by a quantity surveyor prior to renting my IP out.Banker – My mortgage is with NABKeiko – So, I should just let valuer know that the purpose for valuation is for obtaining finance and to be addressed to myself.  Then, when it's done to get the valuer to…[Read more]

]]> 9dc711f62183c98d4d6c0474a3e59153 obiwan22 replied to the topic Advice regarding sworn valuation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400388-advice-regarding-sworn-valuation/#post-4627100 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:45:53 +0000 Hi Terry,Thanks for your reply.  My banker said I have a choice of 2 valuers and that I could contact the valuers to get a quote before letting her know which one I want to use.I was wondering if I should order the valuation to be addressed to myself then redirect to the bank or just get the bank to request for one to be done with the valuer t…[Read more]

]]> 395076d26c6cdcfcdde6553eb6daf6ae obiwan22 replied to the topic Investors in Melbourne wanting to join a monthly discussion group? in the forum hi adam, thanks for https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398280-investors-in-melbourne-wanting-to-join-a-monthly-discussion-group/page/3/#post-4614226 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:56:30 +0000 hi adam,thanks for organising…. i've had a great night.  looking forward to the next meet up!cheers,corinne

]]> 6a7ff21dbd90c7b1cfd9670938fb186a obiwan22 replied to the topic Investors in Melbourne wanting to join a monthly discussion group? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398280-investors-in-melbourne-wanting-to-join-a-monthly-discussion-group/#post-4614195 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:04:17 +0000 I'm new to investing too and have only just bought my first IP.  Would love to join the group if you all dont mind having newbie  I'm also in the East.  Any weekday nights after 7pm is fine with me.Cheers,Corinne

]]> 09dcaed9b740e0e43299ee6e523f1fb3 obiwan22 replied to the topic Need some advice regarding loans and insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398282-need-some-advice-regarding-loans-and-insurance/#post-4614279 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:54:31 +0000 Thanks for the tip, Terry.  I've worked that out now Cheers,Corinne

]]> adcba4e22f075e2e430cb1a3f5cf4800 obiwan22 replied to the topic Need some advice regarding loans and insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398282-need-some-advice-regarding-loans-and-insurance/#post-4614277 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:29:23 +0000 Hi YI and Chris, Thanks for the advise and sharing your experience. If I get the interest only loan with an offset account, do I park all my savings in the offet account? or do I leave that account empty so that I can maximise my tax deduction and only use it when I move into the IP in future?I'm not sure if the front unit is owner occupied or…[Read more]

]]> dfe713e2ebd545a502161ad8c9fbf950 obiwan22 replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/5/#post-4602581 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:45:43 +0000 Mike,You're the best! Many thanks for your help, mate.Cheers,Corinne

]]> 67751fc064b7fb87824465d7a0fc18a4 obiwan22 replied to the topic Building inspection in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396503-building-inspection-4/#post-4605375 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:33:05 +0000 Thanks for sharing your experience, Devo76.With regard to paying a deposit, does it get refunded if I make an offer but end up not buying the property for some reason (eg, vendor counter offer but price too high and I decided not to proceed with the purchase, finance wasn't approved etc)?

]]> 05a24631c228a2bb20819627e577ca02 obiwan22 replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Hi Mike, Once again, thanks https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/4/#post-4602572 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:21:31 +0000 Hi Mike,Once again, thanks for your help! Greatly appreciate your kindness!

]]> 899c96cf41cf4ed5201529b2bc1947b3 obiwan22 replied to the topic Building inspection in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396503-building-inspection-4/#post-4605373 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:30:20 +0000 Thanks everyone for your replies.  I'm currently waiting for the agent to email me the section 32 for that property.  I am thinking of making an offer prior to the auction on 4 July and see how it goes.  Wish me luck :)Jamesy,  would you be able to send me a PM with the contact details for Mary Haines Conveyancing? Thanks!Cheers,Corinne

]]> 7f710b4154a25d7c20ffaad7fab01736 obiwan22 replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/2/#post-4602534 Sat, 16 May 2009 01:13:02 +0000 Hi Mike,Thanks for the report.  The information is very useful to me. You're a champ!cheers,corinne

]]> f1a5b959f4500a9b56e92f3f79780358 obiwan22 replied to the topic Henley Properties and Hotondo Homes in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389920-henley-properties-and-hotondo-homes/#post-4569325 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:37:41 +0000 Simon, thanks for for sharing the info.Luke, is Betta Build a Hontondo franchisee?  I will get in touch with Betta Build when we are ready to build the house.  We'll will going to see the Hontondo display home this weekend and also need to sort out some matters in the coming months before we can go ahead.  We really like the design we saw at the…[Read more]

]]> a2d9ec1cdf29f30ac5680a3722099e28 obiwan22 replied to the topic 11 second solution in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389973-11-second-solution-15/#post-4569517 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:45:59 +0000 Hi Mat,The 11 second rule is kinda outdated and is no longer applicable in today's property market.

]]> 8ac37a034ef12e1939cfd1a2723d5fd1 obiwan22 replied to the topic Henley Properties and Hotondo Homes in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389920-henley-properties-and-hotondo-homes/#post-4569322 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:45:24 +0000 Hi,Thanks everyone for your replies. It's our first time buying a property so we wish to know as much info as possible before signing any contracts.Simon, for Hotondo Homes can we select the builders that we want our house built with or do they simply allocate a builder to us?  We like one of the Hotondo designs and would also like to make a l…[Read more]

]]> cdf423fb27a5a22ee38f841b4b846cdf obiwan22 replied to the topic Analyse this deal: in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389892-analyse-this-deal/#post-4569186 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:56:43 +0000 Hi,I live in Carlton, and I am assuming the apartment you are planning to buy is one of the many student apartments found in Carlton.  There are currently 6-7 blocks of such student accommodation found within walking distances of the university.Being a student myself 2 yrs ago, I personally wouldn't pay $200-250/week to rent a room in your a…[Read more]

]]> e149b9c828363446c9054841a4cae094 obiwan22 replied to the topic Need some advice in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388895-need-some-advice-3/#post-4564266 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:36:57 +0000 Thanks for your replies La and duckster. I think first of all I need to find out if the units are strata titled. Will keep you all updated. Thanks.

]]> a9c96f2d617633a28cb6d0fc285c8d14 obiwan22 replied to the topic newbie in property investment in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388232-newbie-in-property-investment/#post-4561287 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:40:27 +0000 Thanks for your reply Marc. I will go read more abt Point Cook in this forum.

I was planning to live in the house initially since i hope to get the FOHG and then decide later whether to rent it out and get another property. I am excited about getting my first property but yet dont really know how to go about doing it. Is there a good book that…[Read more]

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