https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/pully/activity/ Activity feed for pully. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:59:56 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 2a2fdfe17485566467c6ef9655d4a3c9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400766-vendor-finance-in-adelaide-2/#post-4629299 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:39:54 +0000 podney wrote:
Hello all, I have a brief question on vendor finance in Adelaide, Is it legal to do this here as I have heard various answers. Is it just called something else here or is it the only state that does not allow. I dont understand why we would not be able to provide to people the same help as other states around Australia.We have a…[Read more]

]]> 0335ff5689507d62f6101c995f05351d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399809-to-stick-with-rental-manager-or-do-it-myself/#post-4623714 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:31:38 +0000 please remember it is not just a % of the rent the property manager gets.look carefully at your contract, there will be fees for relet, often 1-2 weeks, advertising for new tenants, postage etc.a good property manager is worth the fees but a bad one will be expensive.    

]]> abb433c74fb3140ca478d5e26d5f07d5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399721-nras-scheme-victoria/#post-4623227 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:58:21 +0000 if you do an internet search you will discover a great deal about the company. lots have been discussed on this forum too.wise to be careful.  wiser to get professional and independent advice.good luck.

]]> bcf2a732f0df38a886d5006c63208957 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399450-10-yrs-to-retire-if-all-goes-well-advise-would-be-great/page/2/#post-4621579 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:42:57 +0000 this sounds like serious… certainly a scam. quite possibly worse.how did this bloke find you?run fast. you could bring it to the attention of the authorites too. i doubt the bloke and his 8 mates are legitamate in any sense of that term.run and get some quality advice from others who will not charge anything like $45000, or make claims that are…[Read more]

]]> b5fc94d471a1cb1cce52b69b99e79ef7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399344-mum-moving-in-with-us-what-to-do-with-her-house/#post-4620830 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:45:50 +0000 that reply got mixed with my comments.hope this helps.regards.

]]> 8fbaab025682685144cec406830678a5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399344-mum-moving-in-with-us-what-to-do-with-her-house/#post-4620829 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:44:22 +0000 carlin wrote:
this is a common situation and a potential minefield because of all the complexities around the issues.please get expert professional advice before taking any further action.have you spoken to all your other family members potentially effected by this situation?has your mother still got full capacity to make legal decisions? have…[Read more]

]]> 98dcf94c34a9a11763045520030089ed https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399221-credibilty-of-promoters/#post-4620006 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:20:07 +0000 these seminars are often more show business/entertainment than education/knowledge/information.lets also be plain, history has shown some of the individuals to be cons and worse.go for the entertainment if its free but keep your money and pen in your pocket.make your decisions in the cold light of day and based on facts not promises and…[Read more]

]]> 5e6e5988656a486e93a7f6c1835d3b48 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399300-what-to-do-bank-valuation-came-in-15-under-value/#post-4620559 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:03:15 +0000 walk away and find something you can afford.

]]> edf1e23c7b3d9327f8bd91893c128438 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399184-qld-court-agent-cant-lodge-court-papers/#post-4619749 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:23:16 +0000 hi jamby.do you have landlord insurance?then your agent should be following up with that.regards.

]]> 0825c27afbd37366cebce012c04957fd https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397971-chicken-before-the-egg/#post-4612385 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:42:00 +0000 welcome to oz!good to have passion and dreams. need i think expert independent financial advice first and a plan.this will include taxation issues and any issues re centrelink etc.plus you may want to revisit the uk too so allow money for living and emergencies.you are 32 and 30, so young and plenty of time. does your wife work? it may help to get…[Read more]

]]> de885d86b6785bf3ce21b752ac3fd417 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396465-nras-investments-2/page/2/#post-4605187 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:26 +0000 re NRAS, would any of the builder/developers like to tell us what inducements were offered by the govt to participate in this venture?was it cheap land for example, or something similar?certainly the new builds appear to be on small blocks or are in high density type of arrangements.some have suggested that some properties seem to be priced…[Read more]

]]> 0ee50cb1d6f070cb0c629da46c5ef00d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392726-seminar-mark-rolton/page/5/#post-4584811 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:49:35 +0000 well said michael.i find it incredible that people would ask for that sort of money, and sad, in fact dangerous that anyone would pay it!!this company obviously targets novices?please be carefully with your hard earnt money.please consider value.please get expert advice. i doubt it would involve paying anything like the amounts mentioned…[Read more]

]]> 60e7bc805f57d51c283c182a6a0bb8c7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397613-park-trent/#post-4610651 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:01:31 +0000 taza with all due respect, may i say the following,great you enjoyed the social event and hotel provided,but have you wondered who paid for the hotel and gala event??good luck with your investing, keep us posted.regards. 

]]> cec7f0dac10af26e9e2e4d5dd84bfde5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397386-final-inspections/#post-4609769 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:40:54 +0000 i tend to agree with the previous poster.you said you paid less than the property was worth. why would the vendor want to assist you further.good luck with your purchase.just out of interest why did the vendor sell for less than it was worth?regards.

]]> 4de6f021a704740e2d0055354834b35b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397239-experience-with-claiming-fhog-but-never-moving-into-the-place/#post-4609035 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:13:35 +0000 tell me, do you feel lucky?i doubt they will do a door knock but all sorts of matching data goes on.plus you would be unwise to think people do not talk, and it is surprising how often this happens.regards.

]]> 0da2b58e1986347b41cde320a1d75bb9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397232-trying-to-settle-on-a-unit-with-a-pita-tenant-not-allowing-access/#post-4609007 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:28:15 +0000 what is a PITA tenant?how long is the tenant lease?is the property being professionally managed? If so are you working with the leasing agent to gain access, or simply via the vendors agent?the tenant is entitled to a period of notice re open inspections etc, has this been done?the leasing agent must have had access to do inspections? what do t…[Read more]

]]> 3d025929f709d7433cfb5184b9a48a78 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397215-ignore-losses/#post-4608920 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:18:46 +0000 this is a fairly new rule i think. there is also something about salary sacrificing to super which is also now added back to calculate taxable income when calculating some centrelink benefits?goodness knows what the henry tax review will come up with?regards.

]]> c9a3c2d6c71c89584a91a1f01504ed74 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397225-unethical-deceitful-dodgy-real-estate-agent/#post-4608961 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:04:34 +0000 so from what you say there has been no sale/settlement? it would appear commission would not have to paid.marketing costs maybe, it would depend on the contract details.has the time expired for the sale agreement? will you list with another?good luck with this, i hate seeing this behaviour which seems to be common amongst some agents.certainly do…[Read more]

]]> 619ff2df4faf08c3dcea14d561115fae https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397225-unethical-deceitful-dodgy-real-estate-agent/#post-4608957 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:24:05 +0000 hi dr house. sorry you had this experience. never heard of no agent website, but i have known agents will ask private sellers to list with them.pity you signed with them. did you sign and agree to the sale price? if it has been sold and settled then i suppose you have?how long was the sale agreement for and which state?was the price along way…[Read more]

]]> 10b6c41537ba1d4ba1d6284f8792f2e7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397220-off-the-plan-deals/#post-4608946 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:34:14 +0000 the agent was not a friend in my opinion and has acted unethically and probably worse!off the plan has had a lot of bad press and no wonder.  i hope things improve for you.regards.

]]> 65a2d1f8f44e4472d6f3a0aef380350b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397220-off-the-plan-deals/#post-4608944 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:12:48 +0000 hi stitched. was the contract subject to finance?have you sought legal advice from a legal advisor NOT associated with the marketers/sellers?is the deposit amount the only risk for you?how much has the price dropped?if you were to do it again i expect you would seek independent legal advice? using the sellers/agent advisor would for me be a…[Read more]

]]> a55b6ee7e30b55417b5d4ae45ae67cf9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392193-shafston-university-mansions-2/#post-4582151 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:21:23 +0000 the outgoings that are disclosed look too high. limited market. would not touch with a barge pole. in my opinion.regards.

]]> dec949d309ed283bb51b2533fd5f17b0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397217-cash-flow-gold-detroit-gold-i-tell-you/#post-4608930 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:15:52 +0000 kameruka wrote:
Real money in your pocket every month after expenses!Detroit is at rock bottom, I should know I was just in the states looking for the best market to buy into.Detroit is GOLD providing you master this one complex rule…………..Buy in the right area high rental demand and property which was $200,000 2 years ago you can get for…[Read more]

]]> bc06fe1f1088f21391a904011a870ede https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397187-vendor-finance-19/#post-4608790 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:46:02 +0000 thanks helen now i understand what you mean. south west victoria is a nice part of the world some scenic areas and country towns with good bakeries!good luck. 

]]> a322d5228da3c2406ab97f853fe1abb0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397212-help-please-18/#post-4608884 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:28:05 +0000 hopeful i read your post on another forum. your plan to borrow $30000 to set up your home as the second rental sounds feasible, but how do you expect to service the loan, plus the arreas, plus the exsisting mortgages?i dear say $30000 could be sourced but the interest rate might be unacceptable given your situation. i suppose you have considered…[Read more]

]]> 85915cf3864801c81979fa01d91df85e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397195-6-yr-cgt-ppor-exemption-q/page/2/#post-4608836 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:59:35 +0000 Kennyjaiz wrote:
Pully, Do you mind sharing your scenario and the ATO judgement? (or just point us to your PR in the register). Thanks Matt, The ATO has strictly forbidden people in the same immediate family (including spouse and dependent kids) to own multiple PPORs even with different name on the property. For example, imagine a family of 5…[Read more]

]]> 6da4ea7e82ee2d256c86f7bfb2788ffa https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397195-6-yr-cgt-ppor-exemption-q/#post-4608834 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:13:02 +0000 Dan42 wrote:
I realise that is the heading on the link, but the information doesn't read that way. So if you and your spouse live in separate houses, you would be up for a portion of capital gains tax on each house, but if you live together, both houses are CGT free? That doesn't make sense to me. The ATO info talks about nominating a house as…[Read more]

]]> 0c65aa5943de516508875a9b416ffb3e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397191-legal-options-for-dealing-with-bad-tenants-help/#post-4608808 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:08:33 +0000 Chelley wrote:
Hi everyoneThanks for your various responses.  Firstly I think that most of thebad things that tend to happen in our society because the culprits know that the victims will 'rationalise' the decision to pursue them against time and economic factors and will generally decide its not worth their while. They know that even though…[Read more]

]]> 44a53621480d31ba63c2578e4a6d0315 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397191-legal-options-for-dealing-with-bad-tenants-help/#post-4608801 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:18:00 +0000 hi chelley sorry to hear about this mess.tell me are you self managing? i recognise this can happen to anyone even if professionally managed.do you have landlord insurance? hopefully yes and it will assist you.its a pity these types of tenants cannot be named here but i understand why that is not possible.there is a database that agents can access…[Read more]

]]> 953abc8f9208198cb755b98efb8290f1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397187-vendor-finance-19/#post-4608787 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:03:30 +0000 helen what do you mean by a challenging rental?what sort of solution do mean?Regards

]]> f8f031bf3d15f4be3303e060efd922fa https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4394936-dymphna-boholt-real-estate-investiment-course/#post-4596694 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:24:58 +0000 i would like to agree with the posts of richard and micheal.its great to use a lot of sources for information and guidance. i do not think it is necessary to spend a lot of money on seminars run by motivational speakers. some seem to make more money by running these things than actually being actively involved in investing in property and related…[Read more]

]]> 9d2f57dad006bc37d29634709f00e980 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397140-what-would-you-do-selling-or-keeping-ex-ppor/#post-4608623 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:04:57 +0000 i wonder why you have not rented it for nearly 6 months? have you had financial advice re your situation, not just in regards to tax? for example holding property as an investment may have impact on centerlink as well. you mentioned you have 2 small children. i would not sell at the moment. i would rent it and direct the income towards your c…[Read more]

]]> 79f3507528bbd39eb87f572392945a9d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393463-rent-to-buy-query/page/2/#post-4588778 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:23:57 +0000 it is great to be able to discuss aspects of property investing. i think it is a good opportunity for people to do that on this forum. we are all different but opinions can be expressed.we are not all going to agree but that is ok too. if rent to buy works for you good but there is no harm in exploring and discussing points of view. in the uk this…[Read more]

]]> ebfb9f9a65ef37233aa7c1965b537ee1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393463-rent-to-buy-query/page/2/#post-4588775 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:39:39 +0000 thanks for that info terry.sounds potentially messy and not something i would want to be a party too.some of the stories sound to good to be true with all due respect to those who like this form of property investing.i think i prefer the simple traditional method.it certainly sounds there is more to gain for the person selling the property than…[Read more]

]]> c6db7eeb23f264ecb12b4b88e9b43df4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397090-i-need-your-help-to-make-a-decision-sell-or-not/#post-4608446 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:21:02 +0000 this is a messy situation as the others have said. i doubt it will be cheap to reverse your position in the short term.centrelink can be helpful in terms of speaking/meeting with staff called FIS, these are financial information people in each office. it is a free service. they do not give advice but help you to look at all options in your…[Read more]

]]> c30b353be7bb6b56d92d2d02c35cef61 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397078-investing-in-frankston-2/#post-4608367 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:34:16 +0000 i am not from victoria but have been to frankston area. the positives are close to public transport/trains.not far from the beach areas, i particularly like mordiallac for example.depends who you are interested in housing/demographics.lots of famililies with shopping and schools near by.pockets of many areas have negative aspects of course.…[Read more]

]]> cce1d451101b064c80e8b4d63a32ee8c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397053-should-i-walk-away/#post-4608228 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:02:37 +0000 strange story. certainly time wasting. probably also unprofessional.if business cannnot be done promptly without this carry on i think i would move on.plenty of other properties out there.wonder why such a muddle?regards

]]> 6dee84c0d9e0285bcd369856de1a2d30 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393463-rent-to-buy-query/page/2/#post-4588772 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:36:14 +0000 just a few questions.what happens to the person renting a rent to buy, if the vendor defaults on the loan?a renter is protected under residential tenancy guidelines, what protection/rights can the renter claim/access under these arrangements?who pays council rates etc?what price does the renter pay when they eventually decide to buy? good luck to…[Read more]

]]> 3467b423fc18e4d02cd39dac82009fde https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396344-family-need-help/page/3/#post-4604565 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:05:35 +0000 hi spudwayi am sorry i cannot help you but i feel compelled to say the following.i am appalled by some of the replies you have been given. in my opinion they are offensive and personal attacks.i realise on on line forums all kinds of people are reading and replying.a bit more compassion would go along way. not everyone is lucky all the time. a…[Read more]

]]> 75e23c625ad8d68f63601aad889b6cbb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396583-worth-to-buy-350k-but-current-capital-value-is-240k/#post-4605784 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:19:08 +0000 do you think you are paying too much? was it on the market for long?prices are dropping in some areas purchase/asking price as well as CV . if you are going to hold the property for along time it will catch up improve in value. loans/money can be difficult to get at present but interest rates are low.not a bad time to buy but some say because…[Read more]

]]> bbd565b18c381ad84587cba65b1eacf1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396566-messy-situation-with-land-joint-venture-and-a-caveat/#post-4605698 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:12:26 +0000 hi websa i read your problem as you described it on another website.the issues are serious and complex. the fact that the woman directly transferred $150000 into your bank account would surely prove a link to you? she has a mental illness so it could be argued if she signed a contract when unwell, it would be not valid. her family have power of…[Read more]

]]> bcdbfeeece1ccc3bdc23e602bfb1e74a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396583-worth-to-buy-350k-but-current-capital-value-is-240k/#post-4605782 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:48:00 +0000 hi jack that is a big diff in CV to purchase price.can you give more info re the property?the CV is the unimproved value used for council rates, water rates, ESL etc.is this for invest or to live in? regards

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