PropertyInvesting.com | penguinchick | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/penguinchick/activity/ Activity feed for penguinchick. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:33:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 7e11a9c2fadee90a30f9e2065f59494d penguinchick replied to the topic TRAPS FOR BUYING LAND in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388701-traps-for-buying-land/#post-4563473 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:50:08 +0000 Hi,
I would check for:
1.)any easment on the block
2.)is block affected by noice, tree protection law, etc.
3.)any cavenants placed on future building (e.g. hight of building, construction material..)
4.)set back required for building from the front, back and sides
5.)soil type and any rocks
6.) slope of the block affecting building cost (cut and…[Read more]

]]> c0bc202104de1daf8152b90d1d4b2dab penguinchick replied to the topic DHA rental appraisal in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387809-dha-rental-appraisal/#post-4559321 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:38:37 +0000 Hi Adam,
I understand too well what you are saying. I had to put up with similar scenario for few years. My lease expired in April 2006 and DHA’s last rent appraisal was $270 p/w and I managed to rent it the same month for $310 p/w. I spoke to few valuers and they said that they get this all the time. It will cost you few hundred dollars each year…[Read more]

]]> a7a25ad18c0cf5cf91fdd0aca76c6b2e penguinchick replied to the topic What are the worse things to have near an IP? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385416-what-are-the-worse-things-to-have-near-an-ip/#post-4547057 Sun, 14 May 2006 00:10:26 +0000 sewage treatment plant or chicken farm. They are usually hidden in vegetation buffer and you can smell them even 1000 m away. There is nothing worse than on hot summer night have to have windows closed.

]]> 56b4b363fece5a1e7f2a8460ef94e8c0 penguinchick replied to the topic Home Security Systems? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385327-home-security-systems/#post-4546682 Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:11 +0000 LiveX,
thanks, I will try to correct movement censors.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 1ac451e0a297cd087d4463bbe5056107 penguinchick replied to the topic Tenant with Bond Loan? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385324-tenant-with-bond-loan/#post-4546665 Thu, 04 May 2006 23:50:19 +0000 Mike and Paul,
thanks for respond.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> bd4f5bc4ff5ccb681b89ef1fd759be6a penguinchick replied to the topic Home Security Systems? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385327-home-security-systems/#post-4546678 Thu, 04 May 2006 06:34:12 +0000 I think it is good idea, but check first if your house has small gekoes. I have great security system in my house but these small creatures are setting it up through movement censors all the time and neighbours are sick of it.

]]> abd8709116c1e1252a45bbf3872c1ce0 penguinchick replied to the topic Tenant with Bond Loan? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385324-tenant-with-bond-loan/#post-4546662 Thu, 04 May 2006 06:28:55 +0000 not always, this applicant is a single mother going through divorce and does not have bond. She has permanent fulltime job and good work references. Residential Tenancies Authority will give her loan.

Any other comments there with real experience (good or bad)?

]]> b5625d9fefaae7ae6c0a927f5f8be521 penguinchick replied to the topic Tenant Responsibility in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385332-tenant-responsibility/#post-4546701 Thu, 04 May 2006 06:20:37 +0000 tenant usually pays for water usage.
Sewerage disposal, service charges, & drainage charges are fixed expenses and are part of rates and property owner pays for that.

]]> 31dae5981c569ffc1423674cf47a97cd penguinchick replied to the topic Brisbane Suburbs in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385064-brisbane-suburbs-2/#post-4545342 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:37:02 +0000 I will recommend to check Wynnum, Thorneside, Birkdale, Ormiston and Cleveland. All are bayside suburbs, further from city than 10 km but on trainline with good public schools and great lifestyle. You can get good quality houses for 400K even with walking distance to water.

]]> 006acfddd5540484b8d181a95b40eacf penguinchick replied to the topic Where to advertise online private rental in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385071-where-to-advertise-online-private-rental/#post-4545371 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:24:18 +0000 thanks for all reply.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 2d8bbb51df9208de50188e518a80d8e0 penguinchick replied to the topic Westpac and Defence Force Housing in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384967-westpac-and-defence-force-housing/page/4/#post-4544828 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 03:47:23 +0000 I have townhouse in Brisbane leased by DHA for last 9 years. Last “Independent “market rent evaluation came at $270 p/w, other townhouses in the same complex are rented for $310. It would cost me $350 to object to their rent valuation. This was going on each year, valuer never included townhouses in this complex in his/her evaluation. I am very…[Read more]

]]> ab687bc0a887bdf001421348c12e0331 penguinchick replied to the topic What is your Christmas Cheer? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383557-what-is-your-christmas-cheer/#post-4537352 Sun, 18 Dec 2005 04:24:24 +0000 cold Sauvignon Blanc….Na zdravie!!!

]]> 3b399ab684cf487f896fe0075655f5dc penguinchick replied to the topic Light Industry 570 sq. metres in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383290-light-industry-570-sq-metres/#post-4535869 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:40:33 +0000 Hi Harry,
thanks for prognosess, if I get the property I let you know how close you were.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 5b4e5871e073cd3808904bc93fd8d120 penguinchick replied to the topic Light Industry 570 sq. metres in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383290-light-industry-570-sq-metres/#post-4535867 Thu, 24 Nov 2005 02:50:25 +0000 Hi,
there is an office building nextdoor and option to consolidate is not there. At this stage I’m investigating if I’ll get the property what options are there for development.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 7bd0b963f673182a1f16a1198368ae9e penguinchick replied to the topic super fund and HDT or FT in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383099-super-fund-and-hdt-or-ft/#post-4534834 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 21:34:47 +0000 thanks Cata

]]> 0e5beabcc2f242eefbaa658367c09c43 penguinchick replied to the topic Renovation Advice Callout! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382674-renovation-advice-callout/#post-4532502 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 02:12:48 +0000 Hi Luke,
when you are crunching the numbers take into account that If you resale in less than 12 months of holding property you are paying CGT on 100% if you sell after 12 months you pay tax only on 50% capital gain.Best to do cost analyses of capital gain tax saving against interest payed on borrowed money.
Good luck.
Daniela

]]> a6a24d58372b61bc4b4e1b4f71fa2a7f penguinchick replied to the topic Builder in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381661-builder-in-brisbane/#post-4526102 Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:05:04 +0000 Hi,
try Fiteni Homes (PH: 3245 4055), being in business for long time with excellent quality of work.I had my house build by them and will use them again.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> f80b9c2f62a4ffca8c263a7e10a80029 penguinchick replied to the topic Advantage of Renting in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380424-advantage-of-renting/#post-4517612 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 02:44:30 +0000 I have my own home and equity is used purchase investment properties. In last two years I had 200K gain on it and it will CG tax free, if I decide to sell. Your private residence is not taking into account in asset test for pension or social security entitlement. I think it is great way how to accumulate wealth.

]]> c62c76a80e7cd056c98fbbd4df78fb4a penguinchick replied to the topic Meet for coffee on the Gold Coast (Queensland) in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369774-meet-for-coffee-on-the-gold-coast-queensland/#post-4442884 Wed, 15 Jun 2005 06:19:38 +0000 Hi GC investors,
I live in Brisbane but would like to attend the meeting. Please PM me.
Thanks.

]]> f744a9220063dc4a0810d347c39d4d4a penguinchick replied to the topic Which mortgage aggregator for a new broker? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380455-which-mortgage-aggregator-for-a-new-broker/#post-4517831 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:57:55 +0000 Thanks for advice Mortgage Advisor.

]]> ca6e25cd2b19ebfccd839d5515275bc1 penguinchick replied to the topic Which mortgage aggregator for a new broker? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380455-which-mortgage-aggregator-for-a-new-broker/#post-4517829 Thu, 09 Jun 2005 02:45:01 +0000 Hi mortgage experts,
I noticed add in Brisbane from Smartline group for mortgage brokers/franchise opportunities. Any comments about the group?
Thanks.

]]> 126f8685bfc7f7d733724a376e9c2561 penguinchick replied to the topic The Investor's Club in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379777-the-investors-club-4/#post-4512813 Sun, 01 May 2005 23:03:09 +0000 Hi all,
I’ve been to few of their meetings few years ago. I did not purchase any properties because I was not interested in negative geared properties. Also I was wondering what was the kick back from developers and other professionals that were recommended. I just do not believe in free lunch (biscuits and cup of coffee in their case).
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 3e20d8cf3df10651d5fbafd4a29b150a penguinchick replied to the topic Who's offering the best deal at the moment? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379929-whos-offering-the-best-deal-at-the-moment/#post-4513659 Sun, 01 May 2005 22:51:59 +0000 Hi Donna,
I frequent your forum regularly and it is great.
Well done!
Thanks.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 3181e84e80e64b4f1d8a9d4f0edc6a43 penguinchick replied to the topic Selling Land Privately in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379942-selling-land-privately/#post-4513733 Sun, 01 May 2005 22:47:55 +0000 I sold land in NSW privately. I priced it reasonably and price was not negotiable. Anybody who called I gave the name of my solicitor who had unconditional contact (that is used by Real Estate agents) ready. Every caller was told that who comes first to solicitor and sign the contract, land is theirs. Land was sold in a week.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> d175227ca2dec8924f719f14d8acefe9 penguinchick replied to the topic public trustee props. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379991-public-trustee-props/#post-4514105 Sun, 01 May 2005 22:39:19 +0000 Robert,
some people (including myself) have wills made by Public Trustee and than they administer the estate according the will.
Cheers,
Daniela

]]> 9df7e80c6e71715738c506b5fe0ad245 penguinchick replied to the topic Defence Housing - new attraction in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379656-defence-housing-new-attraction/#post-4512148 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 02:55:01 +0000 Hi Ajay,
I have DHA leased townhouse in Brisbane and I would not consider another DHA property again. I have it for 8 years and hope to get out soon (lease is for 9 years + 3 years option). It is worry free investment but return is too low. What I am fed up with is rent review process.This year I am getting $270 per week rent minus 15% management…[Read more]

]]> 09da6dfaadac992e6d5c4f05f911f235 penguinchick replied to the topic What Pet? What Name? in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379459-what-pet-what-name/page/2/#post-4511174 Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:03:00 +0000 I have 9 years old Alaskan Malamute “Wolfka”, got him from dog pan 7 years ago. He talks, does not bark but likes to haul around 1 am (not very popular with neighbours).I attached remote control door-bell on his colar and ding-dong him from bed each time when he decides to have go with his “night singing”.
Daniela

]]> 7c4d1dcaf78ef637bae940dd271d319c penguinchick replied to the topic Going to NZ in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379571-going-to-nz/#post-4511779 Thu, 07 Apr 2005 02:32:15 +0000 Hi Andrew,
I took aussie cash over and changed it at the bank (National) with no exchange fees. Just to remember banks are opened only Monday-Friday. Places that I liked are :Taranaki area, Tongariro Crossing, Nelson, Wanaka(?), TeAnau and Dunedin. I will be going back to purchase property and I shoth-listed Dunedin and Westport.
Have fun, just to…[Read more]

]]> d63715820c85dfb3bdeb4549581118ad penguinchick replied to the topic macleay island ? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379325-macleay-island/#post-4510244 Mon, 28 Mar 2005 07:23:43 +0000 Hi Ian,
did you check with Council if you are allowed to relocate house to the islands?
Good luck.
D.

]]> 2f6b8a18bf5a78c79c992cff65ca88ac penguinchick replied to the topic Defence Leased Properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378313-defence-leased-properties/#post-4504148 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 04:44:00 +0000 Hi Sue,
my problem relates to yearly market avaluation of rent.My case will be looked at again by DHA and I will let you know when outcome is known.
Cheers,
Penguinchick

]]> 6df97f0e5f2cf093429b552c3b35afa6 penguinchick replied to the topic Defence Leased Properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378313-defence-leased-properties/#post-4504145 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:14:27 +0000 Hi Brindabella,
do not waste your time with DHA properties, I have one. I complained already twice and it is joke how they deal with customer complaints. I will call them again tomorrow and keep you posted.
Cheers,
Penguinchick[angry2]

]]> 0b7714608bfaca2ef2f48dc1464205a9 penguinchick replied to the topic Experience with Defence Housing Authority? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4378120-experience-with-defence-housing-authority/#post-4502965 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 03:22:48 +0000 I have DHA investment property and will never consider it again. Current “market” valuation of rent by valuer contracted by DHA come $35 less per week than unit in the same complex rented on open rental market. I contacted a valuer for second valuation and was told this is happening each year.It will cost me $300 to get second valuation to object…[Read more]

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