PropertyInvesting.com | Pro-Active | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/pro-active/activity/ Activity feed for Pro-Active. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 52bc9c6226953715468f923f4c20c213 Pro-Active replied to the topic Where should I buy in Sydney (Parramatta) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389307-where-should-i-buy-in-sydney-parramatta/#post-4566328 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:01:43 +0000 Upsidedown has given you a great rundown there- great work!!Hi Megan :)If you've never been up here before, use your week wisely and take a good look at your priorities BEFORE you arrive for your reccie trip, so that you can narrow down your choice of suburbs.  Parramatta and surrounds is a huge area of Sydney, and so we really need to know the…[Read more]

]]> 949a14145916dd5934da57b40646ad0e Pro-Active replied to the topic Buyers Agent in Sydney in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389342-buyers-agent-in-sydney/#post-4566542 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 07:41:54 +0000 Hi TomI don't come onto this forum very often but I do frequent the Somersoft site and also am a co-founder of InvestEd.  I'm a BA here in Sydney and would be very happy to help you locate an IP here in our fair city.  Give us a call or visit our website to learn more.  Not wanting to blow my own trumpet, but since we started House Search here in…[Read more]

]]> 7d871d55f9fd7dcd3785fe8c52b0527c Pro-Active replied to the topic Property Buyers Agents in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388951-property-buyers-agents/#post-4564542 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:41:00 +0000 Hi CherryWhere are you looking?  I'm a BA here in Sydney (boutique agency Northside) but do know of a couple of BA's I'd be happy to recommend elsewhere in Vic and Qld. 

]]> 7aa3cc2f74f6ddd4a45385d178e6a1da Pro-Active replied to the topic Buyers Agents in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388989-buyers-agents-17/#post-4564709 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:37:40 +0000 No, unfortunately they're classified as a capital cost by the ATO and are thus added to the cost base when reselling.  There was a recent thread on this very topic on InvestEd and our accountant verfied this.  The only way to claim them otherwise is if the BA also provides a form of rental service.  Just do a search on buyers agents fees and yo…[Read more]

]]> d6c440f86b7ebc72955422fb8bb10d6d Pro-Active replied to the topic Forums in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389106-forums/#post-4565237 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:32:10 +0000 Try http://www.invested.com.au and http://www.somersoft.com.au for some more reading- both are great, though InvestEd also covers other asset vehicles such as shares and funds, as well as property.  Happy reading!

]]> 95a9f3c0fc88773a8bd5347662b2d768 Pro-Active replied to the topic Trusts.... Can they make it difficult to borrow $$ in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388992-trusts-can-they-make-it-difficult-to-borrow/#post-4564717 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:51:01 +0000 Hi Mat (aka Batman!)

Besides Dale, the other accountant who’s a wealth of knowledge on trusts is Nick Moustacas. He posts regularly over at http://www.invested.com.au (free forum just like this one) so you’re probably best off asking him yourself if you can’t get a hold of answers elsewhere. Trusts can be a complicated subject…[Read more]

]]> 374ea7f246bb99ea682ec5e666f68d13 Pro-Active replied to the topic Buyers' Agent in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388924-buyers-agent-9/#post-4564397 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:10:12 +0000 Hi Cherry

It would help if you told us which state you’re looking to buy in. I’m a BA here in Sydney but do know someone reputable should you be looking in Qld as well.

Good luck with your quest.

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents- Sydney

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> 58ee69c0ea008342de2fc5d0f3e8596b Pro-Active replied to the topic property manager/buyers agent in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387884-property-managerbuyers-agent/#post-4559741 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:11:05 +0000 Hi there
When scouting around for a good PM it pays to ask the right questions. I did an article on this over at http://www.invested.com.au if you want to take a look. Just look under Articles and you’ll find it.

As far as buyers agents go, make sure whoever you use is licensed appropriately and has had investment experience themselves. Check out…[Read more]

]]> 9afd8e4c24fc06bf1eb62c610c6dc2a0 Pro-Active replied to the topic Due Diligence, How much is enough? he!!!p in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388130-due-diligence-how-much-is-enough-hep/#post-4560842 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:55:44 +0000 Hi Beck

Rather than repeating myself, if you go to our site at http://www.invested.com.au and join up (totally free!) click on Articles, and you’ll find a fairly detailed article on DD which I wrote last year. It’s in the Real Estate section. Hope you find it helpful!
Good luck with your property investing journey :)

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustra…[Read more]

]]> 5bce6a5e5d1fcf4d467e42c754e3688a Pro-Active replied to the topic Quick question in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387949-quick-question-7/#post-4560068 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:41:46 +0000 Linda is spot on about the 0.25% due on exchange with the remainder of the deposit (5 or 10% is most common though some vendors will accept less upon request or depending on individual circumstances) then due when the contract goes unconditional, which usually occurs after expiration of the five day cooling off period in NSW.
To make an offer…[Read more]

]]> 556bc96fc08b86248651d25ce42439c4 Pro-Active replied to the topic Advice/Tips.... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388075-advicetips/#post-4560614 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:14:24 +0000 Question everything

There are so many tidbits over the years that eventually become so much part of one’s psyche that it’s difficult to remember them all! This is my favourite, however, as it’s only through questioning (even when we feel inadequate or exposed for doing so) that we learn. Investing is also about not only planning and goal…[Read more]

]]> 8b15fe082aba7931852f1e3915726ea6 Pro-Active replied to the topic PI web links??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387597-pi-web-links/#post-4558358 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:44:12 +0000 Check out us over at http://www.invested.com.au

Totally Australian, with articles as well as a balanced forum where all forms of investing is discussed.

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents- Sydney

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> e210851d9a6971b1f0233cecbf370228 Pro-Active replied to the topic Selling a Property -Advice & Tips Needed (Please). in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387601-selling-a-property-advice-tips-needed-please/#post-4558365 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:37:09 +0000 Hi Jessica

I answered a post about this a while ago on another forum so have copied here for your benefit. The thread is called TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME and is in the real estate section. Good luck with it all!

http://www.invested.com.au/6/tips-selling-your-home-645/

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent…[Read more]

]]> b8a8bf38a6f7f66609701adee882daff Pro-Active replied to the topic Buyers Agents in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386828-buyers-agents-in-brisbane/#post-4554836 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:46:41 +0000 Originally posted by DD:

A corelation to this and Mount Druitt in Sydneys west is the same socioeconomic factors affecting the area and now you cant get anything under $300k in Mount Druitt where they were easily available in 2001 for $90k…..

DD

Buyers Agent (Dip Financial Services(FP)
Don’t sweat the small stuff,and it’s all small…[Read more]

]]> ba9e57cdb8bde4ba741f34d0a782baf4 Pro-Active replied to the topic lane cove tunnel. good for lane cove? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386849-lane-cove-tunnel-good-for-lane-cove/#post-4554920 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:39:08 +0000 Though it’s a toll road, the tunnel, I believe, is a long overdue piece of infrastructure that will impact positively on prices in Lane Cove.
Lane Cove has always been a strongly held area and, particularly on the Plaza side, has seemingly defied the downturn period with few examples of price drops since 03 sales.

I prefer the Plaza side myself,…[Read more]

]]> 428cd77ce86195f9d370034938e03909 Pro-Active replied to the topic Pros and Cons in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385842-pros-and-cons-2/#post-4550162 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:45:02 +0000 No one can make this decision but yourselves.
Keep in mind, however, that if you do buy to live in as your PPOR you may qualify for stamp duty concessions and the $7K FHOG as well. If you then sell later down the track no capital gains tax is payable on a PPOR. Even if you only lived in it for a short period and then rented it out, you are able…[Read more]

]]> eafe034eae920463c8e0b671081036b1 Pro-Active replied to the topic Due Diligence Material in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385894-due-diligence-material/#post-4550411 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:41:56 +0000 Hi Red :)

Feel free to check out my article on InvestEd about this very topic- there’s a lot involved as you are only too aware. Happy reading- look under the section entitled Articles.

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents- Sydney

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> 7f2b30747598b8925612fcbfd335cef8 Pro-Active replied to the topic Extensive Reno required in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384709-extensive-reno-required/#post-4543540 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:01:14 +0000 Hi Leewizza
You can certainly get building/pest reports done prior to signing the contract of sale. Probably wiser, if you’re the only interested buyer, as the only money you risk losing is the cost of the reports themselves, should there be too many problems. A small price to pay.
If you offer and subsequently sign a contract first, however,…[Read more]

]]> faa59fc758b348fab37fdfa0f44663b4 Pro-Active replied to the topic Website for PRIVATE property sales ? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384534-website-for-private-property-sales/#post-4542709 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:36:28 +0000 Originally posted by stephencampbell:
Thanks very much Jacque for the advice.

We’re looking to buy anywhere in and around Sydney, with a view to renovating and selling.

Cheers,
Stephen
[thumbsupanim]

Whereabouts? If I can help with specific information (depends on location) let me know :)

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally…[Read more]

]]> 28b08e25bf1369256cf6d3ec3d7d1f39 Pro-Active replied to the topic Want to get out of rental lease early in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384510-want-to-get-out-of-rental-lease-early/#post-4542563 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:33:12 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:
Originally posted by Pro-Active:
Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:

However there is no reason why you cannot ask them to leave, offer to pay their costs to move or any other avenue which gives them some choice and incentive in the matter.

I suspect the PM doesn’t wish to lose the rental. Each rental…[Read more]

]]> 55b6e0d6b6ddf5c0ed1eeea34789be09 Pro-Active replied to the topic Website for PRIVATE property sales ? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384534-website-for-private-property-sales/#post-4542707 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:34:10 +0000 Well I’m only speaking from a NSW point of view here, but my favourite spots to look for private sales include local papers, Saturday’s SMH and Trading Post. The best practice, however, still involves actually driving in the area you’re looking in (I include this as part of my search for all clients) to spot the signs. Almost all private…[Read more]

]]> 198843e324d987f374ed5a5cd9d8baaf Pro-Active replied to the topic Want to get out of rental lease early in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384510-want-to-get-out-of-rental-lease-early/#post-4542559 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:27:29 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:

However there is no reason why you cannot ask them to leave, offer to pay their costs to move or any other avenue which gives them some choice and incentive in the matter.

I suspect the PM doesn’t wish to lose the rental. Each rental property is worth $thousands$ when calculating the value of the rent roll…[Read more]

]]> d49994798ff8a9067fba79f6d5f6169f Pro-Active replied to the topic Due diligence ... What else ? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384535-due-diligence-what-else/#post-4542716 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:24:10 +0000 Perhaps the most important factor, after the actual position and type of commercial property you’re purchasing, is the current lease (if it has one) and its terms. If the property is vacant, then I’d be doing my homework (very quickly in your case!) with a commercial PM on who is likely to lease, for how long and for how much. A good long term…[Read more]

]]> 89a9d1391bef2e6580f69b83b1b5e594 Pro-Active replied to the topic Website for PRIVATE property sales ? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384534-website-for-private-property-sales/#post-4542703 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 23:55:55 +0000 Look at my post here on Somersoft which I did recently. Happy reading!!

http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showpost.php?p=181579&postcount=13

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents- Sydney

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> c9cfcc14fd40122c416ffd14b82d5a42 Pro-Active replied to the topic Need help locating rental stats in the ABS in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384469-need-help-locating-rental-stats-in-the-abs/#post-4541853 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:56:29 +0000 If it’s just the ratio of home owners vs renters that you’re after, then check out the free reports available on RPData. Depends on where you’re looking, of course, but they provide some very useful information and a great start in your initial search.

Eg:…[Read more]

]]> e952f5ffcbe7cab2517370d629993ea7 Pro-Active replied to the topic Confusion......Unit or House? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384471-confusion-unit-or-house/#post-4541855 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:17:40 +0000 Units can be lower maintenance, but it really depends on many factors: age of building, tenant usage, management etc
Also don’t forget to factor in strata fees to your costs for the unit. It may appear a better deal on yield alone, but levvies can soon eat into your cashflow, particularly if you buy into a complex with expensive features such as…[Read more]

]]> ae52b14fc2b9e1ee6ece770edd148ee9 Pro-Active replied to the topic Central Coast NSW - Would you invest there? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384421-central-coast-nsw-would-you-invest-there/#post-4541713 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:14:03 +0000 The dangling carrot of the fast ferry to Ettalong from Sydney may well never eventuate, from what I’ve been told by agent colleagues. Even if it does go ahead, because of the weather and current conditions, it will be limited to only going at certain times and so won’t be able to be consistently relied upon.
Ettalong is a nice place (been there…[Read more]

]]> 4583c58a8b910c9998ec2819f23ec937 Pro-Active replied to the topic Help me talk to Real Estate Agents for info? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384328-help-me-talk-to-real-estate-agents-for-info/#post-4541265 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:08:18 +0000 And time is not something that most people have an awful lot of these days. Why limit yourself to looking at properties on Saturdays with the hordes of others?
Many a deal has been done during the week, before a property evens holds its first open house.

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents-…[Read more]

]]> 35afc22b3b97dfba20cbefd3b1620406 Pro-Active replied to the topic When agent asks "How much do you have to spend?" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384394-when-agent-asks-how-much-do-you-have-to-spend/#post-4541531 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:05:55 +0000 Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:

But I figure if vendors are appointing a professional to do their negotiating and marketing then so should we appoint someone to negotiate and research. In these days of a flat and even declining market there are some motivated vendors out there and unless we are close to the market ourselves we will not…[Read more]

]]> 678d3d8f0dee75ca79710a39f3112dcb Pro-Active replied to the topic New at Developing in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384415-new-at-developing/#post-4541667 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:23:18 +0000 Originally posted by JAWS1:
Hi,

I am new to developing too and just tried Michael Yardney. Very helpful company but it appears they only help out those in Melbourne. Does anyone know of a comapny that can assist a Sydneysider (actually a pom originally!) with providing advice on developing a couple of townhouses?

Thanks[suave2]

See my above…[Read more]

]]> 4b032405adff6bef6a627766c168ab48 Pro-Active replied to the topic Help me talk to Real Estate Agents for info? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384328-help-me-talk-to-real-estate-agents-for-info/#post-4541263 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:48:45 +0000 Building rapport is all well and good but remember that, as much as a buddy the REA may appear to be with you, they are better friends with the vendor [exhappy]
Their focus is to get the best price for their client (vendor) at a price and on terms and conditions that suit them. And, this is the way it should be! After all, turning the tables for…[Read more]

]]> bf2ea16dc1fdf27163fabe868d765449 Pro-Active replied to the topic When agent asks "How much do you have to spend?" in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384394-when-agent-asks-how-much-do-you-have-to-spend/#post-4541529 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:10:59 +0000 From the agent’s point of view, and to be fair, I always give a price range. After all, they need something to work with! If not, then I doubt many would have the patience to go much further with you.

In all the deals that I’ve done, I’ve provided a price range, as, by the time I’ve commenced my physical search, the research done on yeilds,…[Read more]

]]> d0f36a5c5071d8091f0d3c10c63345c8 Pro-Active replied to the topic New at Developing in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384415-new-at-developing/#post-4541665 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:56:03 +0000 Also talk to Presto who has been on this forum. Experienced developer, and nice bloke.
Good luck with it all![evo]

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents- Sydney

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> d3c77620d853f2a0e417fc00e34948c7 Pro-Active replied to the topic should I sell or keep? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383824-should-i-sell-or-keep/#post-4538769 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 11:56:13 +0000 Hi Vanessa
Have you considered leasing it out, with an option for the tenants to buy 12-24 mths down the track?
Or, even wrapping it?
Just thinking of some alternatives other than selling…..

Cheers,
Jacque
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au
Totally Independent Buyers Agents- Sydney

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> a4e01d8f763ddc34b484fcdc294452f8 Pro-Active replied to the topic Buyer's agents in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383569-buyers-agents-14/#post-4537420 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:53:36 +0000 Most Buyers’ Agents tend to charge a percentage of the purchase price, which is illogical when you think about it for a minute….
Their aim is to get you the best deal possible, including price, yet their fee increases the MORE YOU PAY!
To me, it makes infinitely more sense to employ a BA who charges a set fee. No matter the price of the…[Read more]

]]> 75d4db6b9b8f526cb8712e7f30dc7f0c Pro-Active replied to the topic tenant selection in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383594-tenant-selection-2/#post-4537587 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:46:31 +0000 For your first IP, I would suggest using a property manager. They have much more experience and for the small fee that most charge, are well and truly worth it.
Concentrate on getting the deals and leave the tenants to someone else :)

Cheers,
Pro-Active

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> ad5fb222f5ed8c99b9f447ef30b431f5 Pro-Active replied to the topic Is this a good cash flow investment??? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383597-is-this-a-good-cash-flow-investment/#post-4537622 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:43:16 +0000 I’m with Simon on this one. These type of properties tend to lack capital growth and end up difficult to sell, due to the limited buying audience.
Stick to something with at least 30% land value to give yourself something to grow :)

Cheers,
Pro-Active

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> 5b9fce9e2e7a17a6c10604005b86e822 Pro-Active replied to the topic Spotting a spotter in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383482-spotting-a-spotter/#post-4536972 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:40:18 +0000 Hi Hernus
Try doing a google search on buyers agents as well as the city you’re looking in: sydney, adelaide etc
and you should find stacks of sites :)
I am a licensed BA in Sydney (Hills and Northern suburbs)- if interested check out my site at
http://www.housesearchaustralia.com.au

Good luck with your search!

Cheers,
Pro-Active

http://www.invested.com.au…[Read more]

]]> 6440ae05af389ab95213f1e21fd90acb Pro-Active replied to the topic Good tax accountant in sydney? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383418-good-tax-accountant-in-sydney/#post-4536682 Fri, 02 Dec 2005 07:35:38 +0000 Try Nick Moustacas from http://www.strategicwealth.com.au
I know him personally and he has a good reputation, especially as he’s a property investor himself and active on our site for investors.

Cheers,
Pro-Active

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> 3de60df3c1a6ded4bb2e2dc1a296c7a8 Pro-Active replied to the topic Vendor will NOT negotiate in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383333-vendor-will-not-negotiate/page/2/#post-4536103 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:50:14 +0000 Ah, the emotions involved in buying your own dream home :)
Some great tips so far, so I really can’t add much except:
Know your walk away price, try to exercise some patience, don’t give any ultimatums to the agents unless you mean to act on them, and remember that there will be another dream later on down the track!
Good luck and keep us posted as…[Read more]

]]> 13d83dccdb9fd9c0515f6c1156c2dae2 Pro-Active replied to the topic Viable Or Not in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4382020-viable-or-not/#post-4528425 Sat, 03 Sep 2005 13:03:41 +0000 Hi Spitfire
The good thing about renting out your old PPOR is the fact that you are able to do this for up to 6 yrs before incurring any capital gains tax.

Cheers,
Pro-Active

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> 4313c0b917815405445320e40499dfc7 Pro-Active replied to the topic Help Renting Out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381952-help-renting-out/#post-4528003 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 09:18:14 +0000 Should you wish to go down the self management path (which I wouldn’t recommend for your first property) consider reading Suzi Bilosh’s book: THE AUSTRALIAN LANDLORDS HANDBOOK as it’s fairly straightforward. Keep in mind that legislation does change and so you’ll need to be aware of the current legislation regarding tenancies.
Look that info up…[Read more]

]]> 586c6e8ff2b5af55844017548a041b7d Pro-Active replied to the topic Help Renting Out in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381952-help-renting-out/#post-4528002 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 09:11:31 +0000 Sorry Shade- I should have been more specific- was in a rush when I penned that last post!
The article is actually under the Education heading at the top of the page, but you need to be a member to access the whole article. As you can appreciate, such items take time and research to write. There is an annual membership fee to the site, where you…[Read more]

]]> 3370f37c7d2c119d4e642d094213b666 Pro-Active replied to the topic Buyers Advocates in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381956-buyers-advocates/#post-4528020 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:41:01 +0000 Originally posted by Octagonal:
I have no eperience in property investment except for the property which I live in and now fully own
I have been reading Jan Somers type books for about six weeks and finding it a bit daunting.
Has anyone had experience with using a Buyers advocate who will seek out requested property types and charge a 1 to 2…[Read more]

]]> e31574215b6958d66ef4e500f367c3d6 Pro-Active replied to the topic Uni Student Accommodation NZ in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381943-uni-student-accommodation-nz/#post-4527916 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:26:10 +0000 Try these sites for more specific NZ info with other investors and landlords:

http://www.landlords.co.nz

http://www.propertytalk.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

Cheers,
Pro-Active

http://www.invested.com.au Australia’s premier Investor Education site

]]> baa180c269134556ec06693c22e0617e Pro-Active replied to the topic Help Renting Out in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381952-help-renting-out/#post-4527998 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:18:16 +0000 Hi Shade
Real estate sales agents won’t manage your property- property managers will. However, as most of these are employed within RE offices, it’s easy to confuse the two.
PM’s are specialists in renting and finding tenants and will be able to provide you with more specific information than a REA can about current vacancies, tenant preferences…[Read more]

]]> 4a5404bc9a1f4bc889e10582c293b665 Pro-Active replied to the topic Pool or no Pool in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381936-pool-or-no-pool/#post-4527869 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 06:48:40 +0000 We had a pool installed 5 yrs ago and have never regretted it.
With three young chn and a summer full of activity, the pool has been terrific.
Don’t view it as an investment in money, however, as it’s more of a lifestyle choice.
Would also highly recommend solar heating to extend life of the swimming season as well. Even I swim now :)

Cheers,
Pro-A…[Read more]

]]> e0c40e7a4142159e5f1068584e135275 Pro-Active replied to the topic premium return in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381878-premium-return/#post-4527545 Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:05:33 +0000 I would be employing the services of an experienced, local and enthusiastic PM close to completion stage, to help you in your quest.
Make it easier for him/her by supplying plans and as much information as possible about each unit (including proximity to amenities etc) so that tenants can easily see what the completed product will look like.
Don’t…[Read more]

]]> f0be5ba285847e211e69a2293e2f09a9 Pro-Active replied to the topic Funny Names in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381837-funny-names/#post-4527208 Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:00:47 +0000 I still think the prize for the worst name goes to Frank Zappa for naming his child Moon Unit. That was just plain mean!

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Pro-Active

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]]> df82d22481bb084d981532eff0eb2ddc Pro-Active replied to the topic Where to start? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381825-where-to-start-17/#post-4527154 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:41:13 +0000 Set your goals.
Where do you want to be in how many years?
Be specific about what level of income you need to have when you finish work.
How much can you afford to put into investments now?
What investments suit your personality and your level of risk?
Get educated about investments overall, not just property.
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