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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Buying next to an Alley way (walkway) in the forum General Property</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399416-buying-next-to-an-alley-way-walkway/#post-4621370</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:26:17 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They are called &#8216;Pedestrian Access Way&#8217; (PAW) and are generally associated with anti social behaviour due to the fact they are poorly surveilled. Most people want to try and close them, however they provide a necessary access to pedestrians so the reality is they will stay. New subdivisions do not have them as they design roads in a way to provide&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-76922"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399416-buying-next-to-an-alley-way-walkway/#post-4621370" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Anyone knows whether subleasing to too many people is illegal? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399423-anyone-knows-whether-subleasing-to-too-many-people-is-illegal/#post-4621399</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:15:51 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DWolfe is right &#8211; as soon as you reach 7 unrelated people it becomes a lodging house and needs Planning Approval and you will need to ensure there are Exit signs for fire safety and the like. If somebody complains (which seems likely) they could be warned and then infringed.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Would anyone touch this? (advice needed) in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:02:41 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ROI &#8211; return on investment, its a numbers game, especially if you want to sell straight away.</p>
<p>Spend $380,000 plus buying costs of stamp duty 4%, finance fees, settlement costs and you are up to around $400,000, then add the $30,000, you would then have to work out what it would be worth? It would need to be considerably worth more than $430,000&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-98738"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399397-would-anyone-touch-this-advice-needed/#post-4621232" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Steps to take before investing which can save you money later on in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399380-steps-to-take-before-investing-which-can-save-you-money-later-on/#post-4621120</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:23:00 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buy the right property &#8211; be sure of its development potential or rental/capital growth and find out or seek help with the town planning side of things.</p>
<p>RH</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic help with finance for possible developments in the forum Finance</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399389-help-with-finance-for-possible-developments/#post-4621159</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:14:23 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You should be able to borrow 80% of the value of the property as long as you can demonstrate ability to service this debt. You should also be able to borrow on the finished development product as well.</p>
<p>Another way to look at it if getting finance is too big of a hurdle is to get your approvals in place and then sell the property to a developer,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-182125"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399389-help-with-finance-for-possible-developments/#post-4621159" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Pre-Subdivision Work in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399333-pre-subdivision-work/#post-4620763</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:07:17 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a set process in place, which involves making a formal application before you can start works. To make sure you don&#8217;t throw away your money you want to get approvals in place first.</p>
<p>If you want help with getting subdivision approval for the second lot and planning approval for second dwelling you can email me <a href="mailto:ryan@rhplanning.com" rel="nofollow">ryan@rhplanning.com</a></p>
<p>Ryan</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic RBA trying to manipulate property markets? in the forum Finance</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399360-rba-trying-to-manipulate-property-markets/#post-4620990</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:35:38 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree &#8211; there is a huge demand for housing. There is a shortage of supply. Financial institutions are making their lending criteria more difficult and this is not helped by increases in interest rates so quickly after the GFC whilst the economy is still in recovery mode (and temporarily boosted with active Government stimulus making things look&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-92735"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399360-rba-trying-to-manipulate-property-markets/#post-4620990" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Who's going to Steve's Seminar? in the forum Forum Frolic</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398905-whos-going-to-steves-seminar/#post-4617863</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:43:24 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There was some big numbers at Perth tonight and it was a good seminar that backed up a lot of what I had already been thinking will occur over the next 10 years. I think I will continue my efforts in WA and leave the USA stuff alone.</p>
<p>Cheers Steve</p>
<p>RH</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Storm water problem - please help! Are pumping stations ok? in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399258-storm-water-problem-please-help-are-pumping-stations-ok/#post-4620252</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:34:43 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Infiltration systems only work in certain soils, so thats good fortune that you can do that.</p>
<p>And to Scott No Mates &#8211; thanks for the capital letters and bold text, I would have otherwise missed your comments entirely.</p>
<p>To clarify my comments &#8211; I was referring to the fact that if there was already an existing stormwater drainage system in place&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-131088"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399258-storm-water-problem-please-help-are-pumping-stations-ok/#post-4620252" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Storm water problem - please help! Are pumping stations ok? in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399258-storm-water-problem-please-help-are-pumping-stations-ok/#post-4620249</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:09:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yeah I would avoid the tank and pump scenario and work a bit harder to get the stormwater connection &#8211; try phoning your local Councillor who represents you and use them as a mediator to help.</p>
<p>Even still, i&#8217;m not even sure you need their consent &#8211; that could also be worth double checking and getting some advice.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Residential property values and rezoning of precint in Canning Bridge area Perth in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399291-residential-property-values-and-rezoning-of-precint-in-canning-bridge-area-perth/#post-4620507</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:02:27 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Increases in residential density is high on the planning agenda for WA. It is part of the focus on sustainability and reducing impacts on climate change, such as reducing the dependance on private vehicle transport. There is a massive population growth projection for Perth and ultimately the days of sprawling suburbs of large lots of land are&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-37732"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399291-residential-property-values-and-rezoning-of-precint-in-canning-bridge-area-perth/#post-4620507" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic To three or not to three in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399240-to-three-or-not-to-three/#post-4620148</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:57:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These guys are awesome:</p>
<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content"><p><a href="http://www.mckinleyplowman.com.au/" rel="nofollow">home</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script type='text/javascript'><!--//-->< ![CDATA[//><!--		!function(a,b){"use strict";function c(){if(!e){e=!0;var a,c,d,f,g=-1!==navigator.appVersion.indexOf("MSIE 10"),h=!!navigator.userAgent.match(/Trident.*rv:11./),i=b.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content");for(c=0;c<i.length;c++)if(d=i[c],!d.getAttribute("data-secret")){if(f=Math.random().toString(36).substr(2,10),d.src+="#?secret="+f,d.setAttribute("data-secret",f),g||h)a=d.cloneNode(!0),a.removeAttribute("security"),d.parentNode.replaceChild(a,d)}else;}}var d=!1,e=!1;if(b.querySelector)if(a.addEventListener)d=!0;if(a.wp=a.wp||{},!a.wp.receiveEmbedMessage)if(a.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(c){var d=c.data;if(d.secret||d.message||d.value)if(!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(d.secret)){var e,f,g,h,i,j=b.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+d.secret+'"]'),k=b.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+d.secret+'"]');for(e=0;e<k.length;e++)k[e].style.display="none";for(e=0;e<j.length;e++)if(f=j[e],c.source===f.contentWindow){if(f.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===d.message){if(g=parseInt(d.value,10),g>1e3)g=1e3;else if(200>~~g)g=200;f.height=g}if("link"===d.message)if(h=b.createElement("a"),i=b.createElement("a"),h.href=f.getAttribute("src"),i.href=d.value,i.host===h.host)if(b.activeElement===f)a.top.location.href=d.value}else;}},d)a.addEventListener("message",a.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),b.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",c,!1),a.addEventListener("load",c,!1)}(window,document);//-->< !]]></script><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="http://www.mckinleyplowman.com.au/embed/" width="500" height="282" title="&#8220;home&#8221; &#8212; McKinley Plowman" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe></p>
<p>The best thing is that they know all about the property action you speak of.</p>
<p>Regards<br />
Ryan</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Developing basics in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399162-developing-basics/#post-4619638</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:41:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christian</p>
<p>I am happy to contribute to help out on the key elements of town planning and development/subdivision process.</p>
<p>Ryan</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Single Dwelling Covenant in the forum Creative Investing</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398939-single-dwelling-covenant/#post-4618058</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:16:58 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>christianb wrote:<br />
Tread carefully. Some covenants are as good as impossible to alter or remove.Additionally, a covenanted use may have been prescribed by someone who is deceased, and whose estate has no interest in helping you remove the covenant.</p>
<p>That can also mean that nobody will be interested in enforcing the covenant&#8230; this approach&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-96275"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398939-single-dwelling-covenant/#post-4618058" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Subdividing  in the forum General Property</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399189-subdividing-7/#post-4619795</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:13:02 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If it is R20, then you need a minimum lot size of 450sqm and you must have at least 3m width to allow for an access leg.</p>
<p>You could always ask the agent for the information you are after or engage a town planner or surveyor to do preliminary work to get the facts and see if it will stack in your favour.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Building a Granny Flat in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:01:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brazen wrote:</p>
<p>RHPlanning wrote:<br />
Costs start from around $70,000 and yes it needs approval and you will technically only be able to use it for family members associated with the main dwelling &#8211; ie your granny.</p>
<p>I agree it needs approval but does not have to be exclusively for family use in most states. Im not sure about WA- does WA not allow&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-32983"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399011-building-a-granny-flat/#post-4618623" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic LOOKING TO BUILD 3X UNITS ON BLOCK OF LAND in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399143-looking-to-build-3x-units-on-block-of-land/#post-4619451</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:09:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consult the local government if it is possible to subdivide and develop in the first instance.</p>
<p>Allow at least one year for the development and <a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/basics-of-subdivisions/" class="finpostlink" rel="nofollow">subdivision</a>. Finance can also be difficult so check this out first before jumping in.</p>
<p>You will also have to pay <a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/avoid-investment-property-tax/" class="finpostlink" rel="nofollow">capital gains tax</a> and stamp duty and gst if you want the future lots in individual names,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-363725"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399143-looking-to-build-3x-units-on-block-of-land/#post-4619451" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic LOOKING TO BUILD 3X UNITS ON BLOCK OF LAND in the forum Consult the local government</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399143-looking-to-build-3x-units-on-block-of-land/#post-4619451</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:09:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consult the local government if it is possible to subdivide and develop in the first instance.</p>
<p>Allow at least one year for the development and <a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/basics-of-subdivisions/" class="finpostlink" rel="nofollow">subdivision</a>. Finance can also be difficult so check this out first before jumping in.</p>
<p>You will also have to pay <a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/avoid-investment-property-tax/" class="finpostlink" rel="nofollow">capital gains tax</a> and stamp duty and gst if you want the future lots in individual names,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-363724"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399143-looking-to-build-3x-units-on-block-of-land/#post-4619451" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic LOOKING TO BUILD 3X UNITS ON BLOCK OF LAND in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399143-looking-to-build-3x-units-on-block-of-land/#post-4619451</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:09:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consult the local government if it is possible to subdivide and develop in the first instance.</p>
<p>Allow at least one year for the development and subdivision. Finance can also be difficult so check this out first before jumping in.</p>
<p>You will also have to pay capital gains tax and stamp duty and gst if you want the future lots in individual names,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-10096"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399143-looking-to-build-3x-units-on-block-of-land/#post-4619451" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic What is better arranging to have done yourself in the forum If you are having troubles</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399057-what-is-better-arranging-to-have-done-yourself/#post-4618928</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are having troubles at the formative stages, then imagine what it will be like when the project gets going&#8230; go with the group that looks after you best, it is worth paying the extra as it will save you in the end.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Below road in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:24:35 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That sounds good, however, if you have clay soils, then on-site infiltration through soakwells and pits become ineffective as the soil when wet becomes impervious and the water will not infiltrate away. I would suggest you spend some dosh upfront to get an engineer on board or consult the local government to get a better idea to avoid ending up&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-283703"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399056-below-road/#post-4618922" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic 3 townhouse's or 5 apartments in the forum Value Adding</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399061-3-townhouses-or-5-apartments/#post-4618950</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:20:47 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It depends what the local planning scheme stipulates and the cost of development over your return ie market demand. Townhouses generally fetch more than single bedroom apartments and can have a cheaper development cost and therefore a higher return. Plus older style apartment blocks that were built in the &#8217;70s are unappealing so I wouldn&#8217;t be&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-91234"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399061-3-townhouses-or-5-apartments/#post-4618950" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic What is better arranging to have done yourself in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:13:06 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If the builder offers the services, then I would take them up on it. Most of the time they don&#8217;t offer things like painting, landscaping, fencing etc so you have to sort those things yourself anyway. Like you eluded to &#8211; time is money, get things done in the least amount of time, instead of trying to pinch a few pennies.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Over looking i need a Pro who deals with Investing?? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:24 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stop looking for &#8216;bargains&#8217; as they don&#8217;t exist &#8211; instead, look at ways you can add value and invest for the long term, as that is where the real results exist.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Building a Granny Flat in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:57:38 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Costs start from around $70,000 and yes it needs approval and you will technically only be able to use it for family members associated with the main dwelling &#8211; ie your granny.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Sub-Dividing in WA in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:40:01 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Karen, shame it didn&#8217;t work out, but yes certainly you can contact me &#8211; I&#8217;m in WA.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Should I build or rent in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:35:29 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m not sure why you think that once your home is paid off it will only be then an asset? Is this because it is no longer subject to loan repayments? You will still have expenses without any income &#8211; hence the liability label. But saying that, you do need to live somewhere. However in the meantime the interest on you repayments and expenses are&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-112265"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398934-should-i-build-or-rent/#post-4618039" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Minimum Garage Dimensions in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:52:22 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not sure where you are located, but I should make sure that you are aware this is for Western Australia &#8211; it may be different in other states.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Sub-Dividing in WA in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:46:57 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You might be able to reduce that timeframe by a few months, but I like to play it safe and not risk your investment unnecessarily, so I always build in a contingency timeframe to allow for any delays and if it happens earlier &#8211; bonus!</p>
<p>The reason it takes so long is due to the number of government agencies involved and the sequential nature of the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-36732"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398747-sub-dividing-in-wa/#post-4616940" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:21:48 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Try thinking of your home as a liability as opposed to an asset.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Adding bedrooms? in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:02:14 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In WA, you can always obtain a retrospective approval, I&#8217;m sure this is the case for other states.</p>
<p>Each Council is different when it comes to the need for various types of approvals &#8211; always best to check first and comply.</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Minimum Garage Dimensions in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:55:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Refer to 6.5.3 A3.2, this states that  car parking spaces be in accordance with AS2890.1 (Australian Standards for design of car parking and the like).</p>
<p>I can tell you that the minimum internal dimensions are 5.4m x 5.4m for a double garage.</p>
<p>If the &#8216;Acceptable Development&#8217; provisions don&#8217;t result in the best outcome, go for the &#8216;Performance&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-5261"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398946-minimum-garage-dimensions/#post-4618109" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Single Dwelling Covenant in the forum Creative Investing</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:35:15 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Covenants do not control land use in Australia &#8211; the planning system does.</p>
<p>Generally covenants are made by the original subdivider because they would like a certain type of development outcome and they try to get around the planning system. This helps their marketing because they can say to prospective purchases that all future development has to&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-96270"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398939-single-dwelling-covenant/#post-4618053" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Who's going to Steve's Seminar? in the forum Forum Frolic</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:18:03 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m in for the Perth gig</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic ... in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:00:35 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are no guarantees in life. Medina is one of the worst suburbs in Perth and if you paid over the top because you wanted to cash in on the boom like everyone else and reap the benefits but paid too much in the process, well then you have no choice but to accept the consequences. Having said that, I&#8217;m 100% sure that if the people who bought&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-204407"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398861-4398861/#post-4617616" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic beneficiaries of discretionary trust in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397700-beneficiaries-of-discretionary-trust/page/2/#post-4611108</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:19:51 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes all very good stuff thanks T!</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic beneficiaries of discretionary trust in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:06:02 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So what you are saying is to limit directors exposure to guarantee as this will avoid surplus capacity being chewed up unnecessarily &#8211; like having your loans cross collateralised.</p>
<p>In regards to developing property with others who are not family (ie syndicate style), could you have your beneficiaries as directors in the company acting as trustee&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-105551"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397700-beneficiaries-of-discretionary-trust/page/2/#post-4611106" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic beneficiaries of discretionary trust in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:43:00 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would have thought that limiting the directors (whether the number of them or their &#8216;calibre of credit&#8217;) could mean that the financial institution will refuse to accept the guarantor and therefore refusing to give finance?</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:54:47 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks again for your informative response Terry. In regards to your first paragraph &#8211; if the trustee is a company and gets sued &#8211; is the director personally liable and his/her assets? Or is liability limited to company owned assets only?</p>
<p>In regard to second paragraph, first point &#8211; can you explain what a guarantee is? I saw a thread about&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-105547"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397700-beneficiaries-of-discretionary-trust/page/2/#post-4611102" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic What is your structure??? in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:23 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks guys, appreciate the response. So just to confirm &#8211; this would apply to Unit Trusts as well? And I guess if the trustee was a company, that company should also be created prior to making an offer?</p>
<p>Can the Unit Trust allocated units be easily transferred amongst the unit holders after it has been setup?</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic About to buy my first property - advice on trusts in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:41:36 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Terryw for the information.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Ryan</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic What is your structure??? in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:38:00 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BrisbaneAndy wrote:<br />
Going with this setup it&#039;s unlikely I will own anything again in my own name except for future primary residences.</p>
<p>When purchasing a property do you use a new trust each time? And do you create a trust prior to making an offer or once an offer has been accepted? In that case, what name do you specify on the contract?</p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:31:23 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How is a company safer as a trustee? And why do you say only 1 director?</p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:59:34 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terryw wrote:<br />
Its still possible to claim the interest personally by using a unit trust &#8211; but this offers no asset protection and is inflexible.I would also suggest a discretionary trust is probably the way to go.There are also land tax implications to consider. eg. In NSW there is no tax free threshold for land owned in a discretionary&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-115512"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398611-about-to-buy-my-first-property-advice-on-trusts/#post-4616189" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:32:44 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you building yourself or employing somebody to do the job? If employing somebody, they can take care of Council affairs for you.</p>
<p>Generally speaking I believe it&#8217;s better to just seek approval from the local government as they will certify the safety of what is being constructed. If you are renting or selling the house at least you can say its&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-192621"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398839-adding-bedrooms/#post-4617485" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hahah @ cartoon, but I agree with sapphire101, it appears its just the usual reactive defensive government response, when will we ever see some decent leadership that stands behind what it believes in&#8230;</p>
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				<title>RHPlanning replied to the topic Can anything be done with a 10m wide block other than building a single dwelling? Likely R40 to R60 zoning  in the forum Value Adding</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:31:42 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have to look at the options. R60 = 180sqm average lot size, so you could potentially develop three dwellings, however there are design limitations (such as the frontage width as you mentioned) and it would probably result in a multiple dwelling scenario to achieve this&#8230; you may make money on this or you may not depending on the building&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-100375"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398802-can-anything-be-done-with-a-10m-wide-block-other-than-building-a-single-dwelling-likely-r40-to-r60-zoning/#post-4617328" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:38:16 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Subdivision is a straight forward process that relies on what your property is zoned and the requirements of the local government and state government whether or not you can subdivide.</p>
<p>Generally you should allow around 12 months from application to titles for a straight forward subdivision. Costs vary depending on the site, there are costs that&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-36730"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398747-sub-dividing-in-wa/#post-4616938" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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