PropertyInvesting.com | Packer | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/packer/activity/ Activity feed for Packer. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 04c92dafdc804e9e0fb4d31c4e313af6 Packer replied to the topic Which countries can australians buy property in the forum 85eternal wrote:Hi all, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394094-which-countries-can-australians-buy-property/page/2/#post-4592242 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:44:35 +0000 85eternal wrote:
Hi all,
I'm new to this website. I done a search for looking at investing in Brazil on this forum but didnt find any answers. I recently came from a trip in south america and fell in love with the the country and people and from what I've been told and have researched it is going to emerge as a strong economy. Does anyone know…[Read more]

]]> dbc81ec58a0919d6ed3af1e45d5656cc Packer replied to the topic Anyone used Momentum Wealth in WA? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395904-anyone-used-momentum-wealth-in-wa/#post-4602013 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:42:37 +0000 ktastrphe wrote:
I never used them for purchasing anything. I went in to have a chat to their loan broker and was shocked when she said she would charge a fee for every loan she processes, on top of her commissions. She also told me about two lemon investments she had bought in the last year or so, which didnt impress me seeing as she worked at…[Read more]

]]> a6c584523461e369741697c87fdd2939 Packer replied to the topic Anyone used Momentum Wealth in WA? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395904-anyone-used-momentum-wealth-in-wa/#post-4602012 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:27:29 +0000 Hi, I use there Loan broker and PM, so if there are any questions you would like me to answer I am happy to anser them

]]> 0ee30054d99fc82d502eb3a5fdbf4547 Packer replied to the topic Gladstone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403847-gladstone-5/#post-4649247 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:22:24 +0000 The government's announcement today broken down -* 20 billion dollar contract                                                                                                   * 6000 jobs during construction                                                                                      …[Read more]

]]> 1c7da6d4f5d52dbf7d020a227f41bd0d Packer replied to the topic 94 feet round 2 in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402361-94-feet-round-2/#post-4639165 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:04:29 +0000 Thomas75 wrote:
I have bought a property from them before. Did you proceed with the sale?

HI Thomas, I havn't yet but i am literally about to finalise my finance so that I do.How did you go with all your dealings with them?Where and what did you buy if you don't mind me asking?

]]> 3291eb08979584677f6dc3b5c815db52 Packer replied to the topic Brunswick locals, talk to me in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403380-brunswick-locals-talk-to-me/#post-4646090 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:18:05 +0000 Hi Glenn,Thanks for the advice, I'm glad you took the time to write your opinions.I must say though I am always Pesimist, so I don't know if it is just what I want to hear orBrunswick is a fair buy.I went through your posts and sadly noticed you come by some hard luck with an off-the-plan purchase.How are you going with that still??Sounds like…[Read more]

]]> e3ccb9978227ff30fa2c9c6845a523eb Packer replied to the topic 6 year rule - principal place of residence in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402631-6-year-rule-principal-place-of-residence/#post-4640781 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:01:52 +0000 Dan42 wrote:

Packer wrote:
What is the 6 year CGT exempt rule??I thought you had to live in it for 12months beforeyou void CGT on sale!Or is that a W.A thing?

You do have to have lived in the property, but there is no set time. The '12 months' you are thinking of probably relates to the First Home Owners Grant.

Ah yep, got ya

]]> 4ec570267e46ca7c2ca82694ae18b94b Packer replied to the topic Capital Gains query in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402638-capital-gains-query/#post-4640811 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:11:46 +0000 luke86 wrote:
The sale will be CGT free under the '6 year rule' if you are renting a place elsewhere. There are a million posts on the forum about this one, just do a quick search for it.Cheers,Luke

Thanks Luke, I guess where I'm scratching my head here is, what is the "6 year rule"? Is it saying that once I have lived in my PPOR for over 12…[Read more]

]]> d4b9d68da3083e4ce118b80d65ff9112 Packer replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Mike, You the man, still https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/15/#post-4602783 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:29:21 +0000 Mike,You the man, still going over all the points, cheers mate a true gentleman.Packer

]]> 2130c54870c3b79aca4a0b101b974cfa Packer replied to the topic TO CROSS OR NOT TO CROSS in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402237-to-cross-or-not-to-cross/#post-4638462 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:16:40 +0000 Thanks No1,I will mention this to my broker, but I had a sit down with the lender and she was paying hard basket.I have mislead you a bit also I appologise. One of the houses that is crossed is my parents (which is owned outright) and my one which I have about 100k equity. As my LOC is 270k and the investment is in Brazil,  they don't recognise…[Read more]

]]> bcd25d91284e3c8d434ef5f34ea83680 Packer replied to the topic TO CROSS OR NOT TO CROSS in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402237-to-cross-or-not-to-cross/#post-4638460 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:22:44 +0000 HI Markymarko,I don't know to much about this industry, but I cross collaterized to purchase an IP in Brazil a few years ago.I am now in a situation where I am looking to purchase another IP and the bank won't let me uncross.Problem for me here is that these properties ,they have used as security, and now I want to draw equity from one of them…[Read more]

]]> c79c61a5822fa80f718335733462ae52 Packer 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/18/#post-4542215 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:14:56 +0000 This may sound stupid but what does CF stand for?

]]> 56a069e3f4eb2a92966c01be44c0c587 Packer replied to the topic Investment learnings in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402168-investment-learnings/#post-4638029 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:24:10 +0000 Thanks guys, I will look into it, I like the magazine idea….why didn't I think of that.

]]> 50395bde9cb468c00e106907c10667d4 Packer replied to the topic Game plan needed for new investor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402036-game-plan-needed-for-new-investor/#post-4637171 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:38:05 +0000 New Investor 01 wrote:
Hi all,Would love a bit of advice if possible.We're a young couple, no dependents and ready to buy a house in 2011. No property yet, and on low rent of about $800/month combined. My partner wants to buy a nice first property around $600k to live in and rent the spare room out. By 'nice' I mean no reno needed, and in a good…[Read more]

]]> 06359cebf8e64c5578efedc18a95e381 Packer replied to the topic What suburbs in VIC & QLD would you recommend investing/buying in? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401977-what-suburbs-in-vic-qld-would-you-recommend-investingbuying-in/page/2/#post-4636780 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:27:26 +0000 mattnz wrote:

Packer wrote:
I don't know to much about property but I know a thing or two about the oil & gas industry.I have been heavily involved on some of the biggest projects in Australia and yes, I am  karratha ladBorn and bred. So I also know a thing or two about the effects these major jobs has on a community on all aspectsincluding…[Read more]

]]> 0d08a46e369b45e46fbb90c20225a8e6 Packer replied to the topic What suburbs in VIC & QLD would you recommend investing/buying in? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401977-what-suburbs-in-vic-qld-would-you-recommend-investingbuying-in/page/2/#post-4636779 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:11:20 +0000 40 billion, 65 billion, 10000 people being employed……….sounds like a sure thing.I accept defeat, better get in before it's too late :)

]]> dcabf68458f693f5bcfcfc440f0cf1d8 Packer replied to the topic What suburbs in VIC & QLD would you recommend investing/buying in? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401977-what-suburbs-in-vic-qld-would-you-recommend-investingbuying-in/#post-4636769 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:08:37 +0000 I don't know to much about property but I know a thing or two about the oil & gas industry.I have been heavily involved on some of the biggest projects in Australia and yes, I am  karratha ladBorn and bred. So I also know a thing or two about the effects these major jobs has on a community on all aspectsincluding overpriced houses and <moderator:…[Read more]

]]> 2b9e865ba412f8b19329201932492483 Packer replied to the topic Background check on Develepor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401997-background-check-on-develepor/#post-4636918 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:58:25 +0000 Ha ha, trying to get some others view maybe even someone who has also bought there,no such luck. It is risky, quite a complex contract due to Heitage overlays but I believe the price is rightfor a 2 by 2 loft apartment in this area, there is only 28 dwellings between the 2 Kilns, unique.I don't mind risks, also bought in Brazil last year, now that…[Read more]

]]> ed254254903140a0da011a3bba8f65ea Packer replied to the topic Background check on Develepor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401997-background-check-on-develepor/#post-4636916 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:28:01 +0000 Have you heard of the "Hoffmans Brickworks Apartments' in Brunswick, Melbourne?They are re-developing the old kilns.

]]> dd73a6df3e40d4a2b685d0f44c2565d6 Packer replied to the topic Principal&Interest or Interest only in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401996-principalinterest-or-interest-only/#post-4636910 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:11:58 +0000 onthemoney wrote:
Hi Packer I definitely recommend I/O loans if you are building a portfolio, in fact I would even suggest having a PPR set up as I/O as well. Whats the point of paying principal now when at some stage later on you will sell one and pay out the debt entirely. Any spare funds you have you can and put into your offset ready for the…[Read more]

]]> 82cfbd3c4c75cea3a1916b4b4481d77a Packer replied to the topic Background check on Develepor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401997-background-check-on-develepor/#post-4636914 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:09:26 +0000 I went to AFS banned/disqualified persons and a few names came up. Is this something to be worried about???

]]> 3fcf66ba2f28dc612fa887977774043e Packer replied to the topic Background check on Develepor in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401997-background-check-on-develepor/#post-4636912 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:53:48 +0000 DWolfe wrote:
Hi Packer,It's ok to go off the plan, just be aware that the developer is making their money from you. There are plenty of ligit developers out there just need to check them out thoroughly. Find out what else they have built and go see it, ask for clients you can call to talk to about previous developments. Get a good solicitor to…[Read more]

]]> 19171eca5f5aea4d2c45f64cdadfed2a Packer replied to the topic Why not Meblourne in the forum No1 wrote:Brunswick is only https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401910-why-not-meblourne/#post-4636340 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:36:23 +0000 No1 wrote:
Brunswick is only 6 km north of Melbounre CBD (I have walked it a few times – not far). Access by tram and plenty of trendy cafes.. Only downside is it is not that cheap anymore. Id buy there. But be careful – there are a lot of shoebox apartments and studios turning up there. Try to get 2 bedrooms if it is within your price…[Read more]

]]> ae6a0267e666da421ec8c90d48aa8594 Packer replied to the topic Why not Meblourne in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401910-why-not-meblourne/#post-4636338 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:31:52 +0000 While we are talking on Melbourne how about Brunswick??What are your thoughts?

]]> 45c3fc62c6b40340b3593b10d76caf9b Packer replied to the topic Ninety 4 feet in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401892-ninety-4-feet/#post-4636195 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:03:14 +0000 find_another_slave wrote:
There are many better options than off the plan. Beware inflated prices in Melbourne at the moment.

Thanks F.A.S I do understand that Melbourne is pretty hot at moment to be buying off the plan. I buy this with a long term plan in mind though, not looking for the cheap buy so that in a few years time when it is built I…[Read more]

]]> 49ba8528ea8e8535706f509e3d267150 Packer replied to the topic Reputable Buyers Agents in Perth? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401797-reputable-buyers-agents-in-perth/#post-4635647 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:16:03 +0000 Hi Wasp,The idea of me for egsample using a BA, is simply to get an idea how the "pro's" work. Ideally I will peal away from that once I believe I have enough experience to pick up the right deals, we arn't dealing with soft money here in the end, and if you are going to spend money on something you don't understand enough about it is an…[Read more]

]]> bbc725685f4f878a49f9f34493bc82f1 Packer replied to the topic Reputable Buyers Agents in Perth? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401797-reputable-buyers-agents-in-perth/#post-4635643 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:02:53 +0000 HI Sjostrom,Try looking into Momentum Wealth, I am currently going through the motions at the moment, so i can't give you a first handreview but the are reputable, Owner and Managing Direstor is Damian Collins who is a property wizard.Worht looking into maybe mate, Let me know how you go.Packer

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