PropertyInvesting.com | Ozboy | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/ozboy/activity/ Activity feed for Ozboy. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:50:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 52ad80ebc683260d5e1c3542bc6c2071 Ozboy replied to the topic Have I devised a clever investing technique? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393380-have-i-devised-a-clever-investing-technique/#post-4588388 Sat, 31 May 2008 23:06:21 +0000 Linar wrote:
Hi OzboyI'm not sure whether a deposit bond will come up on a credit check but if you were able to come up with the deposit yourself, you could absolutely do what you want to do.  As to whether it is clever or not, I would caution against it UNLESS you are a very experienced investor and intimately know the market where you want to…[Read more]

]]> 06c5927d166197d3bb3d2ff540dd2f68 Ozboy replied to the topic Should we sell our home and rent, to start investing in property? in the forum Generally speaking, I https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393361-should-we-sell-our-home-and-rent-to-start-investing-in-property/#post-4588230 Sat, 31 May 2008 09:23:40 +0000 Generally speaking, I don't see the point of selling a property in Australian suburbia as there is plenty of years of 'heat' left in the market, if you have a global view of relative property values. You simply use the available equity in your home to buy more property. Buy more property when the properties you own have gone up in vaue & you use…[Read more]

]]> 536c603150064ecd15615a2aee19e269 Ozboy replied to the topic Buying off the plan apartments in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393378-buying-off-the-plan-apartments-2/#post-4588381 Sat, 31 May 2008 09:16:04 +0000 You would be using a deposit bond rather than $200K, yes?

]]> 59b0ab63c300998b9035315e6537668c Ozboy replied to the topic Renovating full time? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390106-renovating-full-time/#post-4570130 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:41:57 +0000 Tools wrote:

Ozboy wrote:
I can't keep up!! This is only done by the plumbers association (or whatever they're called) lobbying the government to make it law, so they can get more work. They'll provide some illegitimate reason – "…someone fell down 25 years ago & broke their neck, so better leave it to us…"Installing laserlite is like…[Read more]

]]> 28117b6caa35b832d6e2ced60ec67a13 Ozboy replied to the topic Renovating full time? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390106-renovating-full-time/#post-4570124 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:38:42 +0000 Jase and Flic wrote:
 Did you know only a licenced plumber is allowed to do roofing? eg lazerlight

I can't keep up!! This is only done by the plumbers association (or whatever they're called) lobbying the government to make it law, so they can get more work. They'll provide some illegitimate reason – "…someone fell down 25 years ago & broke…[Read more]

]]> f79c38c142022f28c1a4f99a2f108141 Ozboy replied to the topic Renovating full time? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390106-renovating-full-time/#post-4570122 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:30:41 +0000 sebsez wrote:
Hi All, I have a dream! ha! I'm thinking of, within the next couple years moving into a position where I could buy / renovate then sell or rent out property full time. Does anyone else here do this? Is it possible / feasable to do? Just thinking about the figures, in order to maintain a certain lifestyle and afford to continue…[Read more]

]]> a121c49cf21fee326bad9602ff82ce4a Ozboy replied to the topic Vinyl wrap vs two-pac vs aluminium framed glass doors in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389793-vinyl-wrap-vs-two-pac-vs-aluminium-framed-glass-doors/#post-4568436 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:10:55 +0000 Hi all & thanks for your feedback.I have actually decided to go with aluminium framed glass doors. They're a fairly new concept to the Australian market & as such I expect an even better return than what two-pac would give (at least for the next 3 to 5 years, when they become 'yesterday').I also have a friend who manufactures toughened glass, so I…[Read more]

]]> 12447d5c928cdaa1df932bdc6101a835 Ozboy replied to the topic Living in, renovating & then moving on (repeated) in the forum frini wrote:If it is your https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389785-living-in-renovating-then-moving-on-repeated/#post-4568382 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:44:30 +0000 frini wrote:
If it is your PPOR and using the "Temporary absence" rule, you have it rented, then any costs associated with this, like depreciation and interest costs are fully deductable, as if it was an Investment Property.Whether the improvements were done while you were living there or while it was an IP is irrelevant, it will still be…[Read more]

]]> c6e89f1e79b218a990a1a6fa25a77f67 Ozboy replied to the topic Living in, renovating & then moving on (repeated) in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389785-living-in-renovating-then-moving-on-repeated/#post-4568379 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:15:17 +0000 Handy Andy wrote:
As far as I am aware, any improvements you make to the house while it is your PPOR, can not be claimed…ONCE it is rented, if you do improvements then, you can claim those as a deduction through a depreciation schedule.

How is this different from someone who owns a property that they don't live in, spend 3 months renovating…[Read more]

]]> a3cd3f5667bc658209e541fb7fed1419 Ozboy replied to the topic Living in, renovating & then moving on (repeated) in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389785-living-in-renovating-then-moving-on-repeated/#post-4568377 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:52:48 +0000 Handy Andy wrote:
Um, if you can renovate an IP, you can claim it on your tax. Renovating your PPOR is not very smart for a tax break…I know, I'm doing it right now! But yes, it is one way to value-add, just pointing out that it would be better if it was an IP…

But if it is to be used for renting then I should be able to claim the works…[Read more]

]]> f3310774266325f04aac71f691303071 Ozboy replied to the topic Sealing Decking in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389451-sealing-decking/#post-4567083 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:39:37 +0000 1Winner wrote:
Decking material is designed to be out in the elements and last a set number of years, say 10 years.

Not Modwood. It is guaranteed for 10 years & would probaby last 50 years. Nearly twice the cost of Merbau, but doesn't require painting as the material has a colour pigment. The only downside is it stains & marks easily, but this…[Read more]

]]> 2c28ae9914eeeea2ed2ed3e7bec2a5b3 Ozboy replied to the topic Living in, renovating & then moving on (repeated) in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389785-living-in-renovating-then-moving-on-repeated/#post-4568375 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:22:01 +0000 Xenia wrote:
What impact would it have on your lifestyle?Personally, the only things I pick up during a renovation is a pen and mobile phone :) If you use other peoples time, you can be doing multiples at once, your strategy can only do one at a time with a huge impact on lifestyle. Trusts are better entities to buy renos in than are companies,…[Read more]

]]> ef5872e079c48f39578c6c69ee2bd571 Ozboy replied to the topic Purchasing multiple 'off-the-plan' properties in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372520-purchasing-multiple-off-the-plan-properties/#post-4465038 Thu, 01 Apr 2004 11:25:17 +0000 Originally posted by Derek:
Hi Ozboy,

If you can only finance one – then only buy one.

Otherwise you are leaving yourself wide open for all sorts of problems.

If your intention is to flip them you will still need to have a ‘fall back’ position available should you not be able to onsell.

Too risky for this little black…[Read more]

]]> a6434f56c94eea9ef6d0c283866e803e Ozboy replied to the topic need some oppinions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372257-need-some-oppinions/#post-4462787 Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:50:36 +0000 Also, ditch the idea of Science, Engineering, Maths, blah, blah, blah.

]]> 39ef887561b9fb492db73196767effb1 Ozboy replied to the topic need some oppinions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372257-need-some-oppinions/#post-4462786 Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:49:02 +0000 Try & find anything written by Henry Kaye. Over 1100 properties inside 5 years (as stated before the Federal Court). Regardless of what people think of him, that’s gotta say something!!!

]]> bc2a0e9cd99edf9a9ab30e3e17817a17 Ozboy replied to the topic general advice: 1st property at 40yo in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372289-general-advice-1st-property-at-40yo/#post-4463014 Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:41:51 +0000 We answered er question without having our own agenda- to fit in with her question.
My apologies. Next time I’ll avoid thinking laterally…..

]]> 294ab91327df803c753c491cd4c94a39 Ozboy replied to the topic general advice: 1st property at 40yo in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372289-general-advice-1st-property-at-40yo/#post-4463010 Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:02:15 +0000 There is nothing wrong with renting!! In fact, it is more cost effective to rent (read: lease!!) than buy a property & pour your money into loan interest.
Keep leasing & buy property. I cannot believe some peoples’ suggestion to own-your-own home. Refer sizzling duck’s comment: “…Just imagine your rent over say the last 20 years was your…[Read more]

]]> ef6c410cb166a16f1870a1fde951ac2b Ozboy replied to the topic need some oppinions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372257-need-some-oppinions/#post-4462783 Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:55:03 +0000 If I had my time again I would have dedicated myself to studying investment & finance. Its all about knowledge. Don’t simply limit yourself to property. Look at the current market, generally shares are getting significant returns, as the property market stagnates. All things being equal, IMHO, more money can be made out of property than…[Read more]

]]> bf1232bdb2b5270fb1434d0888b88404 Ozboy replied to the topic Allowable withholding amounts under Section 221D in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372264-allowable-withholding-amounts-under-section-221d/#post-4462820 Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:23:41 +0000 Thanks guys!!

]]> 76c64368f73535e2ac361fb63c495929 Ozboy replied to the topic Festering the market place in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372253-festering-the-market-place/#post-4462719 Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:07:19 +0000 Originally posted by elves:
and you dont think we dont already pay for that?

Yeah, I think its called Stamp Duty on GST!!!

]]> fd917dc7e82419c55b62a45c6f0792a3 Ozboy replied to the topic Festering the market place in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372253-festering-the-market-place/#post-4462717 Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:00:10 +0000 dont worry they get us all at some time…..

And with a misquote here & a fudging of figures there, we can get back at them too…….

]]> 54ac297643536e79c35567d58a9c2f29 Ozboy replied to the topic Investing in NZ in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372194-investing-in-nz-3/#post-4462227 Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:50:19 +0000 Can the 20% be done with a deposit bond/Bank guarantee?

]]> a6a6af1eaa2d783f5707857092b75d93 Ozboy replied to the topic Estate Agents fees in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372256-estate-agents-fees/#post-4462774 Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:38:42 +0000 I recently got 5% + 1 weeks rent for 12 months!!!

]]> bcdc457b68292068d5c7d938cf654f43 Ozboy replied to the topic buying without an agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4372259-buying-without-an-agent/#post-4462799 Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:35:24 +0000 It would be possible by offering the agent some form of compensation. Of course it needs to be in such a way that you benefit finacially out of it; as opposed to using the agent & therefore reducing the incentive to the developer to offer a reduced price, as he has to pay agent fees.

]]> 8353ab2e65d91ef25b4de5d4551f4a70 Ozboy replied to the topic Henry kaye aftermath in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371033-henry-kaye-aftermath/page/3/#post-4453074 Sat, 06 Mar 2004 08:59:03 +0000 Sorry the system just stuffed up my post & I’m not typing it again!!!!!

]]> 604df4d31bfec5f7c1c5c20d648ca3a6 Ozboy replied to the topic Henry kaye aftermath in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371033-henry-kaye-aftermath/page/3/#post-4453071 Fri, 05 Mar 2004 02:40:13 +0000 Originally posted by melbear:
Markpatric, did you ever attend a Henry seminar? Is that why you are so bitter?

My wife attended the seminars. Before she did though, which was in April/May 2002, I actually contacted ASIC to check that NII was the real deal. I am a vary wary of ‘get-rich quick’ schemes & to be honest if it wasn’t for my wife…[Read more]

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