https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/results1/activity/ Activity feed for Results1. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:06:34 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 3e8a9a97c40948f76d5c9162b6f8da27 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399327-investors-groups/#post-4620731 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:14:34 +0000 Hi Matt,I have sent you a Private Message.

]]> 0c3d2c812bdce121c9f19857ce5067e1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399140-brisbane-northern-suburbs-investing/#post-4619442 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:53:25 +0000 Hi Tomara,I dont deal with those areas however i can put together some growth charts etc for you if you want.Just let me know if I can help.Best to email me on the address in my signature as i dont come on here much anymore.

]]> b732ab038075a7375cdcdf48f23e06b8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397884-studio-apartments-what-do-you-think/#post-4611735 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:29:33 +0000 More cons than pros in my opinion, however they do tend to be cheap and can be situated in good areas close to water.Finance and resale are difficult. What look like great returns can be eaten up by undisclosed outgoings, particularly in holiday let scenarios. If there is an extraordinary amount for sale in the same block, there will be a reason…[Read more]

]]> 3ffcfc26d3d5039a2ea5a46b5efd24b8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397547-rental-garauntee/#post-4610384 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:02:08 +0000 Hi Tremelo,Send a an email or or a private message detailing the property and i will give you a CMA for the area and can give you an idea on whether you are paying the right money, what resales in the area have been etc…oh and don't worry I don't deal in Brisbane CBD so wont try to sell you anything.

]]> ecfb3cc52c332cb1a957aa73308bdc95 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397344-invest-in-qld-surat-basin/#post-4609454 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:30:03 +0000 There was an article in the courier mail,I think, last week saying the rental shortage has blown rents out to up to $650 pw.

]]> 646be26fae12c01e12245c8b7b99b5d6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397209-real-estate-agent-rules/#post-4608880 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:01:57 +0000 Hi Shannon,The agent has to submit all offers, that's all there is to it. Does not matter one iota what the terms are he must submit it.Going to Auction is not  a factor and without knowing anything about the property, if i was the vendor and it is a reasonable offer, I would be quite happy to negotiate regardless.

]]> 5ec5ed8241db9e7ce1e406de5f4f7bd2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397180-opinions-on-casuarina-village-tweed-coast/#post-4608762 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:29:14 +0000 Beautiful area, a tiny bit remote but more and more amenities seem to pop up. I ride my bike through there every now and then and am amazed at the growth. I believe there have been a few resales in the time it's been going, nothing too unusual. PRD really nailed it at the beginning with the marketing and it was a pet project of the brothers.The…[Read more]

]]> a4c54acaed9ddad8b756b312f8461d16 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397172-deprecation-schedule-if-and-from-where/#post-4608727 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:51:35 +0000 Hi Ankit,Where is your property, if in  Qld I can suggest a couple for you. It will only take a few days at most. Never too late to get one done.

]]> b53e8753bb1e1810460015832b55f98f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397135-whos-buying-at-the-moment/#post-4608596 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:00:34 +0000 Hi Kyla,I can tell you that a) plenty of people are waiting to see what is happening b) with my clients at least, still plenty of Interest. For some reason I seem to be getting a lot of enquiry from South Australia all of a sudden. Victorians are signing the contracts though, they seem to make the decision a little quicker. Sydney has completely…[Read more]

]]> ea83a6bbd8e6ee13b7090f3d94effd0b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397122-solar-hot-water-rebates-or-insulation-rebates/#post-4608563 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:23:56 +0000 Hi Nit,Not sure if you are aware and I have only heard and not read yet, but the  insulation rebate for rental properties is apparently about to go up to $1600 – assuming your townhouse is a rental and not PPOR. May make a difference to your decision making.

]]> c566df81b2c330f7c8d5c8552e81e635 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396983-re-agent-contradicting-himself/#post-4607904 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:05:56 +0000 AndrewBuysHouses wrote:
One thing we like to do with agents who are prone to say whatever crosses their mind at the time, is write down what they say about a property as they say it, and then ask him to sign that piece of paper as a record of everything he's said.  If they're honest then it won't be a problem for them.  If they've lied through t…[Read more]

]]> 8adf51b79c44e25b58f0c78713187a69 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396955-landlords-rights-what-rights/#post-4607784 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:40:18 +0000 JBJ,I can only hope  it gets sorted as soon as possible for you, the stress on top of everything else is really not needed. The guy sounds like what I call a professional tenant – knows just what he can get away with. WJHooker has a point in the fact it will soon be a distant memory. One of my tenants did the same kind of thing and when we…[Read more]

]]> f0fd35a802cee15fc507988c18f1734c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396935-dalby/#post-4607569 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:01:01 +0000 Hi rekooh01,I was given and subsequently put together some information on Chinchilla, for a client of mine who looking to purchase there. I guess it would probably apply to Dalby as well, regarding the area and whats going on there. There was quite a bit of information and links. I would be more than happy to pass it on for you to have a look at.…[Read more]

]]> db844ae418bc5563e6f458c9eff287ec https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/for-anybody-considering-s-e-qld-property/#post-4607283 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:49:30 +0000 Hi Jaffasoft,Well it's pretty plain english, it's just that there's a lot of english. Basically it is what the title says, all major infrastructure development going on in my corner of the world. Broken down for investors and end users a like. It is pretty heavy going to just sit down and read for the sake of reading. However if you are looking at…[Read more]

]]> 5a2b0a2202f34bfedb770c84a955234a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396901-how-much-to-underpin/#post-4607224 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:16:37 +0000 I have lost a few deals due to the need of underpinning and while I cant give exact figures, some of the tproperties that were effected only had "a corner "affected and it ran into the tens of thousands, these had a much smaller footprint than a house. That was a few years back and i do believe the methods have changed/improved. My advice is tread…[Read more]

]]> e9a20c84b2327a2d6f07c460b2a55d99 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396662-new-web-based-property-investment-mentoring/#post-4606214 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:39:54 +0000 Hi Live Life,I have never been involved with Surfers Paradise apartments and am likely never going too. If I want a rollercoaster ride, I'll just go to Dreamworld, it's a lot cheaper. Azzura Paradise:  http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/01/25/7093_gold-coast-business.html admittedly this article is fairly old now, but as i say i don't…[Read more]

]]> 92b23aaf625a0cb6c7339b72415e06d4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396904-bldg-pest-inspection/#post-4607242 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:46:55 +0000 always ask, the worst that can happen is they  say no.

]]> 45611abb7ff69221dcd03d8412359a2c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396887-1st-investment-property-3/#post-4607160 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:44:14 +0000 I notice it has been sold now, but the problem I See with what you are saying is the "i should be able to sell it off at $380K", unless you have a crystal ball, you just cant rely on that, and with the 18K profit there is enough ifs and but's to land you in the negatives. be careful.

]]> d619117e82a322aed9282b76b077de88 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396902-does-this-sound-sus-to-you/#post-4607230 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:39:47 +0000 My opinion was , as i read more and more of your post, that the agent had a vested interest in getting some one the house, such as a relative or friend. Unfortunately it is REA like this that give the honest ones the rep we undeservedly get labelled with – well the majority of REA don't deserve it.Claims can be made and complaints laid, but…[Read more]

]]> c2c3d640c60e77ac22726a28eb23bd8d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396889-brisbane-young-family-mitchelton-or-chappel-hill/#post-4607172 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:28:11 +0000 ha, yes I agree wholeheartedly with you Richard, of course my legs were thirty five or so years younger then.

]]> f847aba490f91a49060ef6d949e36d3b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396889-brisbane-young-family-mitchelton-or-chappel-hill/#post-4607170 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:20:35 +0000 not that it is anything relevant, but I grew up in Chapel Hill and went to Indooroopilly state and high schools, back in the seventies. My father worked at Channel Seven and Channel Nine on Mount Cootha as news editor, Then I moved overseas for 26 years. I have extremely fond memories of that area, riding our bikes to greenhill reservoir, vividly…[Read more]

]]> bdbd304d55527320be5a5f2172e8cdae https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396872-contract-conditions-query/#post-4607108 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:25:22 +0000 Hi Shane,is this a new unit or is it already completed and they are just developing two more units? If it is new as i think it is, are you sure there is  no mention in the contract and special conditions, perhaps even in the body corporate breakdown  (if it hasn't been set up already, the contract usually has  a large section for this, in QLD an…[Read more]

]]> 634bac2510f38b1c8b241ceafb9e403e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396866-first-home-buyer-tips/#post-4607086 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:35:31 +0000 In QLD you will have to have the disclosure statement attached to the contract so it really shouldn't be a drama for the agent. They should have a copy of it when they list the property – but not always. Minutes generally need to be requested. A good sign of management is if they have a set – which of course they should, especially on site…[Read more]

]]> 6f620dc76eb5b1ecf77205ac3ddea74d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396867-mortgaging-a-home-to-buy-another/#post-4607089 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:13:53 +0000 I think you should message Richard, the finance broker who is on here quite a bit. User name Qlds007 – I think. He seems to be pretty well up on the ins and outs of doing exactly what you have mentioned. He seems to give sound advice and has a lot of trust from the members on here.

]]> e5fc191448d3ed7ce34902f88f778068 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396816-interest-rates-to-rise-sharply-warning/#post-4606885 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:07:58 +0000 thanks for the post Michael.

]]> 1ef077bd1992d4e4468ff0e23abb780c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396817-corporate-rental-does-anyone-know-of-a-listing-business/#post-4606894 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:26:51 +0000 Blue grass, I am not sure if I am understanding your request, are you meaning you want corporate tenants or a corporate company that leases to tenants. but i might know of someone. I have sent you a private message regarding something else, we can discuss both when you reply.

]]> f1e6f2beaaf0f3d9406884bb6b2887eb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396812-real-estate-agent-agent-representative-income/#post-4606866 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:20:44 +0000 mate if they are selling four to five a week they would be making a lot more than fifty Kay. I doubt whether there are too many agents selling that many at anytime of the market.. I think some exaggerating is at hand here.  Of course i only know my market, maybe interstate it could be different , but four to five a week, every week, I would doubt…[Read more]

]]> be5b6ef3d88031413f003dbee445b6be https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396812-real-estate-agent-agent-representative-income/#post-4606863 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:55:31 +0000 Calvinci and Karen,The rule of thumb is the old 80/20 rule. 20% of the agents ,make 80% of the money. It's not easy, you quite possibly wont see any income for the first three months, and then when you do you have to pay back the retainer. Realistically most agents would struggle to make the 30k a year (not that they would admit it, business is…[Read more]

]]> 6a09fcc003fd139d50495c369654e647 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396722-dont-just-survive-thrive/#post-4606522 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:25:11 +0000 D.Fair enough, like I said, interested to get your reasoning.

]]> beec92de6fddd9dcad0e89d37f7a1824 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396772-brisbane-reiq-contract-building-inspection/#post-4606697 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:05:21 +0000 depends on the solicitors involved, some prefer to end the contract and draw up new ones, others that will work together – not always an easy thing to find – can just make the required changes.

]]> 215e5a6bf913ad1c2e06f7435db1ba18 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396772-brisbane-reiq-contract-building-inspection/#post-4606695 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:46:43 +0000 I agree with Richard on the cooling off period, you will lose a few bucks, however if you have also left the building and pest inspection part of the contract  – fourth one down on page 6 of the the contract if a unit, page four if a house – or you haven't inserted a special condition clause regarding B&P inspections then not much you can do…[Read more]

]]> 5359268213a32e08ef703da72610fc59 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396722-dont-just-survive-thrive/#post-4606520 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:18:08 +0000 Why Robina?? Would like to hear your reasoning for that particular suburb. Southport , I can understand to a certain degree, but Robina always leaves me a little stumped as to why people buy there. That is not to say it isn't worth a look, just would like to know what made you come to that conclusion..

]]> e2392cd9ab794d2b6e2295e3807893c5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395881-domain-charter-group-2/#post-4601900 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:13:01 +0000 I tend to agree with Bluegrass, generally speaking you have guaranteed rent built into price. Check wth a few local agents as to whether they agree with the rental forecasts.

]]> 00e935069e1f18a39adcdc096b800c1b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396706-good-places-to-invest-on-the-gold-coast/#post-4606423 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:14:07 +0000 Hi Chris,I have been selling investment properties on the Gold Coast for over ten years now, so i am possibly a wee bit one sided on the Coast and I fully believe the Coast will see excellent gains in the future, in fact some parts have seen growth during the last 18 months regardless of what you may read about.If would like me to contact you to…[Read more]

]]> b9e4c68a871fdffcc1389a2c91d0e4d4 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396662-new-web-based-property-investment-mentoring/#post-4606204 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:02:11 +0000 I am in the Brisbane area, but own property in Auckland.

]]> a642b624f66f6d6f906ac1f866a9a387 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/information-on-parktrent-properties/#post-4606019 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:14:07 +0000 Hi Pvrpunnad,I may be able to help with the Brisbane area, and that is the price range i tend to specialise in. Please email me if you would like me to contact you.

]]> 9e126f8bf4f87b72b69b2c72b3da31cd https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395236-air-conditioning-worth-it/#post-4598345 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:45:02 +0000 shubh wrote:
<!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in;…[Read more]

]]> 0ac3891621ea5bdf1cafcd5036d4e402 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396629-buyers-agent-in-brisbane/#post-4605995 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:07:45 +0000 HAve a look in API magazine, plenty in there and one – who I cant remember – has the REIQ buyers agent of the year banner.

]]> e98e9a188439902c4a9f9f1fe6271cf8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396606-video-clips-of-property/#post-4605886 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:48:18 +0000 Shubh,You must have had some real dud agents in your time. I have read three posts by you all alluding to Real Estate Agents not doing this and not doing that,  generally being dodgy.Let me assure the world, we are not all incompetents and lets be realistic, every walk of life has their  shonks. Some cynics might even say you are just posting to g…[Read more]

]]> 6749d998462ab5bb4fef4d9e211fefcb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395236-air-conditioning-worth-it/#post-4598342 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:36:05 +0000 As i deal only with investment property and not end users I can tell you most definitely 10 – 15 dollars a week extra. Some tenants already in  place may prefer to live as is and not increase rent, but absolutely put in between tenants if that is the case. In a townhouse situation maybe even an upstairs in main bedroom and downstairs in living…[Read more]

]]> cf37cbbf48081b17cc92d28f994572e9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396479-landlord-insurance-for-student-accomodaiton/#post-4605275 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:48:00 +0000 Hi Daniko,I have been told this guy is very good, he is based in QLD but he may be able to either still help you or recommend someone in NSW.His name is Ian Yeo,  ian.y@pbbroking.com.au  as I said has a pretty good reputation in the student accommodation field, he is definitely worth an email.Good luck

]]> 8e4cd14bf5a63f66ba7843e4761431f6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396479-landlord-insurance-for-student-accomodaiton/#post-4605273 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:57:23 +0000 Ok, I am in QLD but my contact may be able to recommend someone in NSW. Will let you know by tomorrow.

]]> c23ab75becc495a79731250d5f3bcc6f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396481-tips/#post-4605290 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:25:29 +0000 as i suggested to someone else today, go to your library they will have plenty of books to help and it will make you feel like your doing worthwhile research. just make sure you are reading up on Australian Authors to start with. i wish my daughter would take an interest like you have . good luck.

]]> 2c134b668e0639982ff78f8930fad348 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396479-landlord-insurance-for-student-accomodaiton/#post-4605271 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:53:10 +0000 what state are you in – oh…and buy lots of it and keep out engineering students

]]> d7213e2da83d90e5769dbe95bfec005a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396449-buyer-beware-package-due-diligence-checklist/#post-4605063 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:58:25 +0000 Hans Jakobi has a book "Due Diligence made simple'. I would imagine your local library has a copy. I have a copy at my office – which i have to confess i haven't looked at – if it has a basic list i will post it here later today.

]]> 02a733285d077530827219e9645f232d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396470-fhog-renting-before-living-there/#post-4605235 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:13:23 +0000 Ash,If it's in QLD then you can do that providing to stay on for six months after you move in.Here is a link for the different states.  http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

]]> 1fd41e7509342bc6c531c9bf68bf2324 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396453-all-kinds-of-annual-fees-for-units/#post-4605106 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:31:43 +0000 Hi Daniel,The range of rules between states is truly phenomenal, no one could really be expected to be on top of every state. i spent a large part of my life in NZ where its all the same – well it used to be.

]]> ec8539900895665a8960c4a6e9266eb3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396453-all-kinds-of-annual-fees-for-units/#post-4605102 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:26:28 +0000 I beg to differ, in QLD your body corporate fees are separate to council rates. With water you need to check whether the complex is individually metered, I believe new laws allow excess water usage to be passed on to tenants. Having said that, I also have a sneaking suspicion in the back of my mind that this may not apply to units at all, even if…[Read more]

]]> 13773dac218ef2c2dd9bb98b936e17ac https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381491-what-type-of-vehicle-do-you-have/page/18/#post-4524996 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:41:28 +0000 well I  have a couple of holdens for work and family purposes but what i really love are my 1976 Triumph bonneville and my 1966 (garage built by myself and friend) custom Triumph Thunderbird. Two wheels makes the world disappear – for a little while  anyway

]]> 79b8b8b1c88cfcdc33b0578c5274e41c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396437-any-ideas-9/#post-4605028 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:25:29 +0000 I was offered a laundrette in New Zealand once  – probably around your age actually – but had other things on my agenda. I often kick myself for not looking into it more thoroughly. The area was low income and multicultural and was always busy. However that was a long time ago, so i don't know what the demographics for that style of business…[Read more]

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