PropertyInvesting.com | ozi | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/ozi/activity/ Activity feed for ozi. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:33:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 dcc11b9a2b8369be7349d1cb4a303326 ozi replied to the topic Vacant house in NZ -HELP me get a tennant please in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390759-vacant-house-in-nz-help-me-get-a-tennant-please/#post-4574021 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:42:11 +0000 Hi Kristine,I also own a 3 bdr in Appleby. It too is dates, but liveable. I have old carpet throughout which needs to be replaced soon. The am currently getting $150pw. Used to be $140pw until a recent rent increase 3 months ago. Ripping the carpet out and having timber floors might get a bit cold, especially during winter.I would speak to your PM…[Read more]

]]> 0a662b6e0468df8bff33d98f21de4f1b ozi replied to the topic Vacant house in NZ -HELP me get a tennant please in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390759-vacant-house-in-nz-help-me-get-a-tennant-please/#post-4574017 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:46:42 +0000 Hi Kristine,The rental market is quite strong in Invercargill at the moment so I'm surprised your property has been vacant for so long. This could mean a couple of things:1) The rent is too high2) The property isn't what tenants are looking for.Is the property presented well/clean? Does it have good heating? Can I ask which PM you are…[Read more]

]]> 8a58bd13f750afc82d3199ca7f94cde1 ozi replied to the topic Oil Struck - in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389351-oil-struck/#post-4566589 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:34:57 +0000 Hi Don,Thank you for updating us on the developments on the oil drilling. Hopefully there will be some good news in the coming weeks.Regards,Ozi

]]> 1ef52b99d82e606c67edb1f18790a320 ozi replied to the topic Ugly ducklings in Melbourne in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388493-ugly-ducklings-in-melbourne/#post-4562526 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 13:06:01 +0000 Originally posted by crusaider:

I will double check the minimum land size for the area.

For the City of Maribyrnong there is no ‘minimum land size’ for sub-divisions. There are other factors they look at such as the property position, open space, over shaddowing, setbacks, etc… You need to follow the planning scheme. I would start by speaking…[Read more]

]]> 8f86036f9f22c3c0fbfd8d57ee4dcadc ozi replied to the topic Ugly ducklings in Melbourne in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388493-ugly-ducklings-in-melbourne/#post-4562524 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:05:56 +0000 Originally posted by MichaelYardney:
Buy hold and develop in the long term is a great strategy.

You will find that most proeprties of 600sm (as you mention) will not be big enuf to take 2 dwellings in the suburbs you mention.

Hi Michael,

Can you please elaborate on this comment? I have seen quite a few developments take place in the mentioned…[Read more]

]]> 10742fbcfade1d2c7bc436be9834e32d ozi replied to the topic Help Need - place your vote re new company logo in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388124-help-need-place-your-vote-re-new-company-logo/#post-4560803 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:17:54 +0000 Hi Don,

They all look good. My preferences are in the following order:

2 – looks great!
3 – Nice but not as catchy as #2
4 & 1 – don’t quite do it for me

This is just my opinion.

Good luck with it.

Cheers.
Ozi

]]> ce1452cf3771b27c51ed4d5d2e546a59 ozi replied to the topic if you had? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387990-if-you-had/#post-4560250 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 06:15:21 +0000 Hi Don,

Thanks for that. I didn’t know about KPI no longer being around. I’ll look it up.

Cheers,
Ozi

]]> 0c0c29de4eb4bbe9aef09eb66a50972b ozi replied to the topic if you had? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387990-if-you-had/#post-4560247 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:22:28 +0000 Hi Don,

Thanks for those figures. It seems there has been a lot of movement in the past 12 months, both up and down!

Which magazine are you referring to? Is it KPI? I’m interested in reading this article.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> dcd0b46f0aa194c08f217ae3c7fb528c ozi replied to the topic Can somebody, ANYBODY, get rid of the rubbish" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387803-can-somebody-anybody-get-rid-of-the-rubbish/#post-4559294 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:13:01 +0000 Hi Mods,

Instead of just deleting the spam, are you able to block the user’s IP address to stop them from re-offending? You should be able to.

Cheers,
Ozi

]]> e5932480444e1777c1c082632de67fe2 ozi replied to the topic investors in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387699-investors-2/#post-4558781 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:05:24 +0000 LTV is American for LVR. LTV = Loan To Valuation.

Ozi

]]> 6c4357cbda010b9d24a48da5d3ed57f3 ozi replied to the topic does anyone know our rights as landlords in NZ in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386910-does-anyone-know-our-rights-as-landlords-in-nz/#post-4555240 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:29:33 +0000 Hi Kristine,

Sorry to hear about your problems in NZ. I’m not sure which property manager you are using, but I would be switching to someone else ASAP. It doesn’t sound like your PM is trustworthy or doing their job right! You should take this up with the principal/director of the management company/agency and tell them exactly what you want. I’m…[Read more]

]]> e672bef1b41488a2af4f0ed80573c35d ozi replied to the topic hypothetical questions in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386782-hypothetical-questions/#post-4554535 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:45:59 +0000 Hi Don,

I hope this hypothetical of yours will come true. I would definitely consider switching! Most of the property managers in Invercargill (both from my experience and from others) are incompetent.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 007d63954255439b7e9b05ee48bcf442 ozi replied to the topic HECS-upfront Or Savings Maximiser?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386722-hecs-upfront-or-savings-maximiser/#post-4554258 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:57:14 +0000 Originally posted by crusher:
If you want a high yielding online savings account, try Bankwest. They have a 12 month introductory rate of 6.4% rate for new clients.

6.6% [biggrin]

]]> 3438ce02d1d3883bf44f74be5a5a3ea2 ozi replied to the topic Tenant Insurance NZ in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386735-tenant-insurance-nz/#post-4554314 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 06:05:41 +0000 I don’t have landlord insurance, but my PM recommends Terri Scheer:

http://www.terrischeer.co.nz

Not sure if they are any good. Premiums are around $295 p.a. and excess around $500 per claim (from memory). Have a read of their policy and see how you go.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 913f8746d540b2ffb9a958f640aa3301 ozi replied to the topic Possible to convert occuping home to investment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386733-possible-to-convert-occuping-home-to-investment/#post-4554301 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:41:24 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:
Yes.

You will also be exempt from CGT for a 6 year period as long as you do not buy another home.

Hi Simon,

I’m assuming you meant “not buy another house to live in”? I assume its ok to buy other properties during this period to rent out, as long as you do not claim them to be your PPOR. Is this…[Read more]

]]> cd20d4fa71124048abb3755b773f6a5a ozi replied to the topic Cash Management Accounts??? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386653-cash-management-accounts/#post-4553913 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 06:24:25 +0000 BankWest TelenetSaver is 6.60% for the first 12 months:

http://www.abetterdeal.com.au

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 1a61e6ecba590dd6c1e994c5069ca547 ozi replied to the topic Propaganda for NZ buyers in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386590-propaganda-for-nz-buyers/#post-4553609 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 03:58:07 +0000 Thanks for the links + info Don. Looks like good news for Invercargill :)

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 5a1dba81c363bdbb31c5633f0a7118e9 ozi replied to the topic HOW MANY OFFERS ARE WE MAKING in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386537-how-many-offers-are-we-making/#post-4553287 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:32:33 +0000 Speaking of letter drops, I’ve done a fair few over the past month or so. In the past couple of weeks I’ve had quite a few calls, however many of them are time wasters just curious to find out if I am stupid and willing to pay top dollar for their property. There are genuine sellers out there who respond to these ads, but from my experience most…[Read more]

]]> ddd77e7f6a089564d28522dc53b3853b ozi replied to the topic ANZ Online Saver account in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378611-anz-online-saver-account/#post-4505758 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:54:33 +0000 Originally posted by AEF:
Bankwest are offering 6.00 p/a at the moment at call over net in a similar way to ING. No fees.

Bankwest’s rate is actually 6.60% for the first 12 months. I just opened an account.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 98593f9b4da796425dfd6d07fecfa18a ozi replied to the topic I am being Sued in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386479-i-am-being-sued/#post-4552951 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:56:43 +0000 Hi George,

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. If you haven’t already done so, I would suggest you get yourself a good lawyer!

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 563e9b83f2ffe46c76a22f1b09ba9735 ozi replied to the topic If your always on the net, then read this! in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386449-if-your-always-on-the-net-then-read-this/#post-4552829 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:26:11 +0000 Sorry argie,

To me it seems like a MLM scheme. Here is why:

“A percentage of these people will decide to upgrade to the Homestudy Program and every time someone does you will earn $600. (If you are not a Homestudy
graduate you will only earn $450 per sale)

Plus if they also become an Online Affiliate, for anyone they refer, you will also
earn…[Read more]

]]> 95bd82c7b54ba7e3298c910c80f566f9 ozi replied to the topic If your always on the net, then read this! in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386449-if-your-always-on-the-net-then-read-this/#post-4552827 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 02:10:34 +0000 Nice try argie. Good luck to anyone who falls for it.

]]> 14ead300402ddeadd471fabdf09893f3 ozi replied to the topic How Old is the House in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386346-how-old-is-the-house/#post-4552392 Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:32:47 +0000 Check the gas meter or the electricity box. There should be a tag on there showing when it was installed. This is a good enough indication as to when the house was built.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 3703eb2755a9c744ae8d354c752f99e6 ozi replied to the topic Stamp Duty question... in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386270-stamp-duty-question/#post-4552098 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:50:21 +0000 Get a new solicitor… quickly ;)

Ozi

]]> ad8437139d0fb871e19bff577c5a358c ozi replied to the topic Steve & Dave split in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386261-steve-dave-split/#post-4552018 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:20:36 +0000 Its news to me too! What happened?

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 19e2d41e80d1857c5739578b79e8ca93 ozi replied to the topic Investing in the US? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386201-investing-in-the-us-7/#post-4551775 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 05:35:32 +0000 Hi Luke,

I agree with you that everyone needs a place to live in, even in winter, but it is very difficult to rent out a place in the middle of winter over there. This is what i’ve been told by property managers.

I’m not saying “don’t invest in the US”, just emphasising the fact that this won’t suit everyone’s comfort levels. Many new comers…[Read more]

]]> 6bab4a724ba3a25ed7a7ac1eea448add ozi replied to the topic Investing in the US? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386201-investing-in-the-us-7/#post-4551773 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:22:50 +0000 Brisbane,

As I stated previously, investing in the US isn’t for everyone. It may be a great strategy for some, but I’d say not for most (especially beginners!). Another thing to keep in mind is, if your NY property is vacant over winter, it is extremely difficult to find tenants during this period. Who moves home in the freezing cold? If this…[Read more]

]]> 899cd3a9ad817c95d760e4644bae337e ozi replied to the topic Investing in the US? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386201-investing-in-the-us-7/#post-4551770 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:26:58 +0000 Paul,

Obtaining finance in New York as a foreign national is almost impossible. Many people have bought over in NY in the past year or two paying cash and still haven’t had success refinancing. So if you don’t mind laying down 100% deposits, go for it. It probably will be cashflow positive as you won’t have any loan establishment fees (which are…[Read more]

]]> 81eee4a6784324baebf79487f72fcd33 ozi replied to the topic what the.. in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386215-what-the-2/#post-4551832 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:27:23 +0000 I saw it too. It was SPAM. Most likely removed by the moderators.

Ozi

]]> 129d295724d15755f7a40d05bb9796f3 ozi replied to the topic Investing in the US? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386201-investing-in-the-us-7/#post-4551765 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 03:33:11 +0000 Hi Paul,

No I didn’t buy in the US, and for very good reasons. It may suit some people’s investment strategies, but not mine.

The USA is a LARGE country. Where exactly are you looking? I spent several months researching Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse in NY State and also spent 2 weeks over there doing my due diligence on the ground, meeting…[Read more]

]]> 2b97ce952fb2a2e71aeeee4896623d84 ozi replied to the topic Investing in the US? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386201-investing-in-the-us-7/#post-4551762 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 23:10:12 +0000 Hi Paul,

15-25% returns are gross figures. You need to look at the NET returns and evaluate the risk involved (which is quite high) I would recommened you do plenty of research before taking things further.

Do a search on “USA” in this forum. This topic has been covered many times.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 9519468e5b8e482da3d9335bf2228ffa ozi replied to the topic HAVING TENANT BEFORE BUYING THE HOUSE in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386202-having-tenant-before-buying-the-house/#post-4551782 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 23:05:36 +0000 Tony,

Maybe try a US based site?

Ozi

]]> 2f44599f1d37be207ea8bf03dd19f399 ozi replied to the topic Valuation problems? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386086-valuation-problems/#post-4551340 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:29:13 +0000 Sold for 400k more than what the valuer estimated? How much did the house sell for? That is a HUGE gap, unless we are talking multi-million dollar properties here!

If it was me, I would be asking the valuer for a refund.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 5d650beb86bb3081e06e13e7437c90e6 ozi replied to the topic cleaning up renovation dust in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385882-cleaning-up-renovation-dust/#post-4550289 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 10:46:54 +0000 What do you do to get rid of the strong tea smell once you’ve cleared all the dust? Or what about all the streaky tea stains you’ve left all over the floors?

Ozi

]]> 8538d44d5d1a58557323e4695ce41699 ozi replied to the topic outdoor pool and spa in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386020-outdoor-pool-and-spa/#post-4551018 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:11:20 +0000 Having a pool in your IP will significantly reduce/limit it’s rentability. Most tenants don’t want a pool as they are a hassle to maintain and not cheap. I don’t think having a pool will increase the rent either.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 455dff794c70048c5a88f5884d206e00 ozi replied to the topic My house is listed for sale... WHAT THE? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385980-my-house-is-listed-for-sale-what-the/#post-4550890 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:31:29 +0000 Hi Xenia,

I agree with you about property management. My PM down there isn’t all that switched on at times. They aren’t the best when it comes to administration. hehe.

I just managed to contact the agent selling my house. He was really apologetic. It turns out he got the street name wrong in the ad, and not the street number as I thought.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> cbd574bc050b89b87c27c466604f45b4 ozi replied to the topic Intellectual Property: Registering a Trade Mark in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385919-intellectual-property-registering-a-trade-mark/#post-4550589 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:01:30 +0000 Hi Housemender,

I appreciate you responding to my post and for providing such terrific advice. That is very generous of you providing your services to the forum.

I am reading your email now and will respond shortly – thank you :)

Oh, you have already helped one person (me), so I guess your post has been worthwhile [exhappy]

Kind regards,
Ozi

]]> 10dc10dfe377f9d7062462c6d8065ae8 ozi replied to the topic written offers in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385951-written-offers/#post-4550733 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:54:38 +0000 Hi Mick,

I think you are correct in saying that all offers must be presented to the vendor, regardless of how “low” the agent thinks they are. The only problem is, even if they say they have presented the offer, is there any way of checking whether they really have? If there is, maybe someone can provide details as I sure would like to know.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 163952f5bf358f996f951caa29733d9c ozi replied to the topic Lots of Interesting news in NZ... in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385934-lots-of-interesting-news-in-nz/#post-4550678 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:53:15 +0000 Thanks for posting that Kiwi! I guess Tim Shadbolt’s confidence in obtaining another $80M over the next 12 years is good news for Invercargill. I’d be interested to see what he does with it. I agree with him that protecting resources will be a big thing, but getting people to visit Invercargill will be important too.

Cheers,
Ozi

]]> ac11b9e7691a5d97a46bd2698a28dac9 ozi replied to the topic Intellectual Property: Registering a Trade Mark in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385919-intellectual-property-registering-a-trade-mark/#post-4550585 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 03:41:28 +0000 Hi Xenia,

Thanks for your advice. I spoke to a trade mark attorney on Friday and will be speaking to a couple more next week. The said the same thing as you. I will most likely get some searches done to see what they find and recommend.

In regards to setting up a business name instead of a Pty Ltd, my business partner and I didn’t really see any…[Read more]

]]> eb47b3223cccd5b1f850a7b55e8a4b2d ozi replied to the topic welcombe to my world in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385908-welcombe-to-my-world/#post-4550486 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:10:40 +0000 DA = Development Approval.

Ozi

]]> 8b2073f5f8659b7810564c21aebc4d4a ozi replied to the topic US property - Depreciation in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385909-us-property-depreciation/#post-4550521 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:56:34 +0000 Hi Tim,

Unfortunately I can’t help out as I don’t own property in the US. Several members on the forum do and I’m sure they can help you out. However, it probably would have been a good idea to ask these types of questions before buying in the US (or anywhere for that matter). It amazes me how many people jump in without doing research (not…[Read more]

]]> 6617edcfeaeacd7527c94962915ada29 ozi replied to the topic NZ Data in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385897-nz-data/#post-4550419 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:41:15 +0000 Hi Don,

Thanks for the news articles. Sounds like some good times ahead in NZ for the coming years.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> eaaaad3c2e5af5efe5eccda59c3cbffd ozi replied to the topic Motivation in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385854-motivation-4/#post-4550202 Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:11:22 +0000 Hi CATA,

My biggest motivator is turning up to work each morning and realising just how much I hate my job! Its enough to make me work harder (not at work, but towards investing) to reach my goals [cap]

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 1e9c08e2b13a4c32b549cd0a1b56c8cc ozi replied to the topic Investing in Bulgaria in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385814-investing-in-bulgaria/#post-4550066 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:39:12 +0000 Hi Nicholas,

I don’t know anything about Bulgaria. Do you know anything about SPAM?

Ozi

]]> 0deef0b18d12f55bedc2fd3e0be6cd86 ozi replied to the topic Building?? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385795-building-2/#post-4549899 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 03:47:15 +0000 Hi Matt,

The ones quoting you 10k a sqaure, do they include all landscaping, driveways, etc…? That may be where some of the additional costs are going.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 99a11e7342f10ee1c0ac69bbca5800f6 ozi replied to the topic Who's Buying ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385774-whos-buying/#post-4549812 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:47:27 +0000 Redwing,

I’m looking to buy in Melbourne.

Regards,
Ozi

]]> 3286ae4dc2077c6a0eddcb211115769c ozi replied to the topic Sexy up the front in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385731-sexy-up-the-front/#post-4549572 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:09:03 +0000 * New front door
* Re-paint roof (if needed)
* Re-paint gutters and facia (if needed)
* Render (if that is your cup of tea)
* Turf the front yard

Ozi

]]> cf3840bdee9d617418183d06d271e496 ozi replied to the topic Past house sales..... in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385231-past-house-sales/#post-4546302 Thu, 18 May 2006 11:28:19 +0000 Hi again,

Another way to find out recent sales data for an area is to visit the local council! I only found this out the other day. Every council is different, but I was able to view the sales data for the past 12 months for the whole municipality. It cost me $35 but I think its well worth it. I didn’t want to spend all day there writing down 100…[Read more]

]]> a66619c0418b968c52a2fd44a1406626 ozi replied to the topic Advice needed on getting this deal over the line.. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385186-advice-needed-on-getting-this-deal-over-the-line/page/2/#post-4546002 Tue, 16 May 2006 00:37:12 +0000 Hi Kiwi,

That is some great advice. I like your idea about including a clause for reducing the commission if the agent doesn’t get their quoted price. Very smart I think!

I’m hoping I don’t have to go to auction but if I do, I’ll give some thought to your suggested tactics. Thanks heaps!

Cheers,
Ozi

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