PropertyInvesting.com | RobbieP | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/robbiep/activity/ Activity feed for RobbieP. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:24:50 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 0e762b772907bb7027885ecf6d57eebc RobbieP replied to the topic Real Estate Investar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405212-real-estate-investar-3/#post-4658979 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:20:27 +0000 Hi,I was also using their software for the 14 days trial and i thought it was very powerful and was really good value for money if you were doing a number of searches per month.Its also great way of quickly educating yourself with specific areas you are interested in or have heard of.But if you are an investor who is maybe looking at adding 1…[Read more]

]]> 3c40a8157d6cff01de8954208362f441 RobbieP replied to the topic Property Lawyer Needed - Sydney in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405130-property-lawyer-needed-sydney/#post-4658504 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:53:28 +0000 I'm also based in Sydney CBD. Would be great to spend some time chatting to you about my property venture plans and how you could assist me with my property transactions.

]]> cec1aa6e92dc40f4318e58b8c27fb6d1 RobbieP replied to the topic Sourcing your own property v using an agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405142-sourcing-your-own-property-v-using-an-agent/#post-4658604 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:49:02 +0000 Thanks guys..What is the best way to go about finding a independent buyers agent? I have targeted a few areas which I'm interested in buying in, so now i need to find buyers agents who deals in these areas.I guess there would be no point contacting the major estate agents in the area as they generally act on behalf of the seller?

]]> 4cd0688e6ebd3076135fe30f09be30e1 RobbieP replied to the topic Property Lawyer Needed - Sydney in the forum Thanks Terry.. where you https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405130-property-lawyer-needed-sydney/#post-4658502 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:38:39 +0000 Thanks Terry.. where you based?

]]> a2d5b62500d1b4ea27d4e82441e486bd RobbieP replied to the topic Sourcing your own property v using an agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405142-sourcing-your-own-property-v-using-an-agent/#post-4658601 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:59:12 +0000 Thanks!Question: If you are a buyers agents and you source a property from a seller, who isnt using a sales agent, how do you lock in the seller?For example, if a BAs finds a property where the seller doesnt have an sales agent, then the BA offered this property to a buyer, what is stopping the seller from accepting offers from other BA's or…[Read more]

]]> 0cbc384d025395483ebd9d6167974b67 RobbieP replied to the topic Real Estate Investar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405129-real-estate-investar-2/#post-4658492 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:31:03 +0000 Yup the shared subscription for PriceFinder is really good. but unfortionately for the areas im interested in, they dont offer the shared subsciption, so it works out to about $150pmIf you prepapred to pay around $150-160pm for individual use, Real Estate Investar is by far the best value for money as it gives you access to multple states and…[Read more]

]]> cb2f7cd3e98cf4034efaf8e794346554 RobbieP replied to the topic Sourcing your own property v using an agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405142-sourcing-your-own-property-v-using-an-agent/#post-4658598 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:03:00 +0000 Andrew_A wrote:
Robbie in QLD the legal document is a form 22a, the form to engage a buying or selling agent, this is the required legal form that is both supposed to offer the agent protection for their commission and the buyer potential recourse if the agent doesn't fulfill their legal requirements. 

Why would a seller sign a form 22a with a…[Read more]

]]> 57bd505c4aa4a6349539e293d1706913 RobbieP replied to the topic Sourcing your own property v using an agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405142-sourcing-your-own-property-v-using-an-agent/#post-4658597 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:57:56 +0000 Thanks..How do you go about finding a buyers agent if they work independently?Generally speaking, do buyers agents only operate in a certain areas?Lastly, with regards to a buyers agents fee, is this something that would beed to be included in the contract / offer to purchase? i.eLets say a buyers agent found a property for $98 000, could the $2k…[Read more]

]]> e2f9466c88ac32c6205fc4b5244ec91a RobbieP replied to the topic Trust v Personal Name in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405149-trust-v-personal-name/#post-4658654 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:59:49 +0000 So the only real difference, in terms of costs, is the flat 1.6% rate for land tax?So by purchasing property around $150k, the land value could be around $100k, which is $1600pa ($133pm) for land tax. For one property its not so bad, but if you have 10 it might quite high.On the same note, if the value of the land is going up, im sure the value of…[Read more]

]]> 1e6b1540bd07d4a836c33b5e510b8208 RobbieP replied to the topic Real Estate Investar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405129-real-estate-investar-2/#post-4658490 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:36:35 +0000 Thanks Ryan, i agree, it is very good..Did you end up taking a monthly subscription after the inital 14 day free trial?

]]> 273911a0113abe6354bca38466c9d271 RobbieP replied to the topic The 10 Second Rule Property Calculator in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405156-the-10-second-rule-property-calculator/#post-4658671 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:57:37 +0000 Interesting, seems very simple but i wonder what it takes into consideration when working out whether a property is positive cash flow?There so many factors i.e. loan amount, loan term, interest rate, propoperty expenses etc.I would hate to turn down a good deal if it just fell short and is actually positive cash flow if a few of the abive items i…[Read more]

]]> f463917e79c1ae89e3e23697340e68de RobbieP replied to the topic Trust v Personal Name in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405149-trust-v-personal-name/#post-4658652 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:11:40 +0000 By asset protection in your personal name do you mean getting sufficient life cover to pay for any outstanding debt of your property in the even of either one of you passing away?

]]> 94b4c9edc4a6a9abfda80d274dcf7c79 RobbieP replied to the topic Trust v Personal Name in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405149-trust-v-personal-name/#post-4658648 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:16:41 +0000 So with a fixed trust is the tax free threshold applicable?Silly question, but who decides on the value of your land and how do they determine this value? Is it a simple calculation done by multiplying the size of your land by the value (per squate meter) of the land? Might get tricky if different suburbs have differnent values in terms of the…[Read more]

]]> 4f0a0d260b477948bf7aeb32784d7c13 RobbieP replied to the topic Trust v Personal Name in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405149-trust-v-personal-name/#post-4658646 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:04:21 +0000 But land tax is applicable to both trusts and if you buy in your personal name right?

]]> 7c872f28c0316ded1a3c6e27e8412f9a RobbieP replied to the topic Sourcing your own property v using an agent in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405142-sourcing-your-own-property-v-using-an-agent/#post-4658594 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:26:28 +0000 I think what i was refereeing to is agents (working for agencies) who advertise properties on sites such as Doman / RealEstate will always be representing the seller, which means they always going to try get a much a possible for their clients property, so you never really going to get a good deal buying property through these kinds of agents. I…[Read more]

]]> ae84577108d25e18de06bdf470dc2cc1 RobbieP replied to the topic Real Estate Investar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405129-real-estate-investar-2/#post-4658487 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:00:53 +0000 They are cater for both Australian and New Zealand markets.The software is great, i just dont like the idea of being locked into it for 12 months at $169pm.

]]> c5ea427eea5cadacb914fadd50d4653b RobbieP replied to the topic Property Lawyer Needed - Sydney in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405130-property-lawyer-needed-sydney/#post-4658499 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:23:22 +0000 Thanks Navid, ideally you want to be dealing with a lawyer who is an investor himself and works with other investors.I will send you an PM, but also happy to hear about other memebers recommendations.Cheers,Robbie

]]> e1d791deb97bc3531a4ef132a770795c RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Thanks guys, i guess tools https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/page/2/#post-4658373 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:25:56 +0000 Thanks guys, i guess tools such as these do allow you to educate yourself quite quickly in terms of market value estimates in areas you are not familair with.Are there any other users of Residex or My Valuer (Real Estates Investar)?

]]> 13c30d5e17814338392354033fb838aa RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658371 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:56:04 +0000 Thanks Michael, this clause was just a quick thumb suck to try prove a point or an idea i was trying get across with regards to get creating around your contract escape clauses.Do you have a good lawyer I can use? The ones I have used back home in South Africa have generally been the smaller firms with less of a big, powerful reputation.i.e you…[Read more]

]]> c358ffff8fbc4c37b6cc55de4303a334 RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658369 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:00:21 +0000 Jpcashflow, thanks for your input :)With regards to your points:1: I have heard about RP Data, but they are extremely expensive when only using for personal use.2: That was just an example, which happens out there. How would a home owner, with no income and other debt, be able to draw addtional funds from their mortgage? Surely they would need to…[Read more]

]]> b792dbc8a8e5a7464908d86d21f47c27 RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658366 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:38:11 +0000 Thanks for the advice :)So what happens in the scenario (very common im sure) where the banks are only prepared to give a buyer 70% finance, when he was relying on 80 or 90%? If financially, the buyer is in no financial position to come up with an addtional 10 – 20% deposit, surely the vendor has no right to hold onto a buyers 10% deposit?The deal…[Read more]

]]> 1e2aebd2d55fb52d0c497936e008a113 RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658364 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:02:02 +0000 Well thats exactly why i put 'satisfactory finance'.What happens if the bank only offer me a 70% mortgage and a interest rate of 8% and a short term i.e 20 years?These conditioans are unsatisfactory to me and were not how i have structure the deal, so i'm not obligued to accept the banks offering just for the sake of it.I dont expect the bank to…[Read more]

]]> f2ceaf62cf90f74d7bce8f2e10430d94 RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658362 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:51:39 +0000 Would it better to say the following? :"This offer is subject to and conditional upon the purchaser obtaining satisfactory finance from an institution of the purchasers choice”.So once the bank has done their valuation and presented you with an offer for finance, are you able to ask the bank what their valuation of the property is before you a…[Read more]

]]> 75a7aa79e8814ff3fb7bfaebed3f3bba RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658360 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:26:06 +0000 Thanks Micheal, much appreciated.I fully agree in using the good old fashioned way, which you mentioned, but i just feel that an online estimate is a good starting point which will quickly help you from sifting your potenial deals verus deals which are a no go. This rough guidline could save you hours and hours of time by not having to do all that…[Read more]

]]> ff99139b7bce0dd8583d65482191f3ee RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658358 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:25:53 +0000 We going slightly off the topic, which was the accuracy of property estimates of Residex and Rest Estate Investar..Anyone else found them to be fairly accurate?

]]> 9d27d714a58a488035c4719f8511eca4 RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658357 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:24:26 +0000 grantos_champos , lets paint a picture for you..A few years back you bought your property for $100k and got a mortage of $80k. You loose your job and your debts (credit cards, car repayments, electricty, water, gas) are pilling up. You are unable to service your mortgage repayments and the bank is about to start the process of repossessing your…[Read more]

]]> 516310b0f54f1b02eb2cd3a5c670c06a RobbieP replied to the topic How accurate are online property valuations / estimates? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405107-how-accurate-are-online-property-valuations-estimates/#post-4658355 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:34:53 +0000 Thanks for the feedback.Lets say my strategy was to buy atleast 20-25% below market value as my intention was to refinance as soon as possible to use the funds for my next investment.So I find a property on the market (via and agent or privately) for $220k. I have no idea if this asking price has been inflated by the agent or vendor to get a…[Read more]

]]> 4f6ca9d9bee69fb6cd5d021cab35727a RobbieP replied to the topic One of the most amazing people I have ever met in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403503-one-of-the-most-amazing-people-i-have-ever-met/#post-4646925 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:35:57 +0000 Dont get me wrong, what she is going is great.. its a win win situation for all parties involved and shes doing a great job :)I'm just very keen to learn as much a posible about the rules and regulations in the industry here in Australia, thats all.

]]> e0bc47e31af2b75537336051d1abe071 RobbieP replied to the topic One of the most amazing people I have ever met in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403503-one-of-the-most-amazing-people-i-have-ever-met/#post-4646923 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:02:09 +0000 O ok.. even though she is fully disclosing what she is doing (to the owner), i would think she would still need a real estate agents licence in order to receive money in terms of property letting?Would the same rules apply if she was selling a property on behalf of an owner,  whom she fully disclosed what she was doing, and received any sort of…[Read more]

]]> 5e7867e5ebaeca8d38ae29d42b8647ef RobbieP replied to the topic One of the most amazing people I have ever met in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403503-one-of-the-most-amazing-people-i-have-ever-met/#post-4646921 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:31:47 +0000 Great idea! Does she need to hold a Real Estate Agents licence in order to receive a commission in terms of property letting?

]]> ff6150d6889b374ce429e2476552ca3c RobbieP replied to the topic One of the most amazing people I have ever met in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403503-one-of-the-most-amazing-people-i-have-ever-met/#post-4646918 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:20:22 +0000 Great.. look forward to interacting with her on the forum. i'm sure Carole will benefit tremendously from being on this forum :)

]]> aec20fdf7c4da847af52d2c544a7b3d1 RobbieP replied to the topic One of the most amazing people I have ever met in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403503-one-of-the-most-amazing-people-i-have-ever-met/#post-4646916 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:51:39 +0000 Hey Angel,Love hearing stories like this..very inspiring :)If Carole on the forum, is not, why not invite her?Cheers,Robbie

]]> 54a231694aa9026fc575a5d43055b1d6 RobbieP replied to the topic Securing the deal in the forum Thanks Terry, please do let https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403463-securing-the-deal/#post-4646717 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:10:38 +0000 Thanks Terry, please do let me know when you do start taking clients as you do seem like someone i could work with :)Thanks for all the advice/

]]> 1d1337d3122e4e6faadf5d7330a8eec1 RobbieP replied to the topic Securing the deal in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403463-securing-the-deal/#post-4646715 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:47:56 +0000 Thanks Terry, you are a star!Any recommendations for a solicitor based in Sydney?

]]> 96f2dda6a328b61f412474ffcf2c4e19 RobbieP replied to the topic can I withdraw from purchase without being sued? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403042-can-i-withdraw-from-purchase-without-being-sued/#post-4643599 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:31:30 +0000 <BTW you can only withdraw an offer until it is accepted. Once it is accepted you have a contract.>This is why its so important to have special condtions in your offer whichwill allow you to get out the deal once both parties have signed the contract, Some which spring to mind are:1: This contract is subject to the purchaser ontaining suitable…[Read more]

]]> 2851ba45bb45cb168eb94a315067e6ea RobbieP replied to the topic Securing the deal in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403463-securing-the-deal/#post-4646712 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:40:35 +0000 On the same note..Are you able to make ammendements to a signed Offer to Purchase document?In South Africa we were able to get the seller and buyer to sign an Offer to Purchase, which would be presented to the attorney handling the transfer.After the OTP was signed by the seller and buyer, there might be a reason to make amendments to that…[Read more]

]]> dda93762940da764fd4641cc28d01c04 RobbieP replied to the topic Securing the deal in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403463-securing-the-deal/#post-4646711 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:34:10 +0000 Thanks Terry, much appreciated.Who would be a good person to speak to to get an Offer to Purchase template or Option document drawn up?Are there any legal guys on the forum who can assit me?

]]> 623a91a38e4131ce86a40b5e04354503 RobbieP replied to the topic can I withdraw from purchase without being sued? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403042-can-i-withdraw-from-purchase-without-being-sued/#post-4643597 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:38:23 +0000 PropertyBee.. did you manage to get out of the deal?

]]> 1cc0bbc2a3a19322da0089fb5a676999 RobbieP replied to the topic Obtaining finance for my first investment property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403445-obtaining-finance-for-my-first-investment-property/#post-4646594 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:11:08 +0000 Another question..What is the mortgage term you can take out with the banks? In South Africa we were able to get 30 year mortgages.Whats the maximum mortgage loan term in Austrlia?

]]> 80624426576e91d45c39670a71cb2749 RobbieP replied to the topic Ready to start again with 200k! in the forum Hi Kong, Whats the longest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403448-ready-to-start-again-with-200k/#post-4646650 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:02:26 +0000 Hi Kong,Whats the longest term mortgage you could get for a variable IR?Regards,Robbie

]]> bd70a7b01e60e9573f68b87e7510d7df RobbieP replied to the topic Ready to start again with 200k! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403448-ready-to-start-again-with-200k/#post-4646646 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:49:22 +0000 Kong, My apologies, i have just arrived in the country and wasnt sure of the IR.With regards to the mortgage term of 25 years? I didnt know it wasnt possible in Australia. In South Africa, it quite normal to have a mortgage term of 30 years. Whats the norm is Austrlia?Is it safe to base my simple example with a IR of 7% and a mortage term of 20…[Read more]

]]> 982fda4c652a533e87ea0c61a5451d43 RobbieP replied to the topic Ready to start again with 200k! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403448-ready-to-start-again-with-200k/#post-4646644 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:31:09 +0000 Madeinitaly, very simple scenario:Lets say you looking for investment property in the $150 000 region. You manage to get a $150 000 property for 20% below market value and you pay $120 000 for this property.You are willing to put down a $15 000 deposit, and you ask the bank for the remaining $105 000. I might be slighly off here, but your monthly…[Read more]

]]> 224ab9d359535149fe40f1a67c17d3d4 RobbieP replied to the topic Obtaining finance for my first investment property in the forum Thanks Richard, make sense. https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403445-obtaining-finance-for-my-first-investment-property/#post-4646593 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:11:56 +0000 Thanks Richard, make sense.

]]> b6e77e2d00ee67399e6abae4be22f052 RobbieP replied to the topic Obtaining finance for my first investment property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403445-obtaining-finance-for-my-first-investment-property/#post-4646591 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:10:49 +0000 Thanks for the advice..But if you dont own a home in Aus and you currently renting, surely it would be pretty simple to prove that this first property purchased is going to be your primary residence?For example, if you still had an lease you needed to honour, which still had another 6 months, could you not prove that you planned to move into your…[Read more]

]]> c3e9126b5a3191a53f231de1e4f66033 RobbieP replied to the topic Property Investor Mentor Wanted in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403444-property-investor-mentor-wanted/#post-4646579 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:03:25 +0000 Hi Nicole, Sounds like you gained some good experience in the UK. I built a property portfolio of 30 properties in South Africa in the past 6-7 years and I'm still doing so, no reason to stop just because I'm in Australia. Most of the property I actually sourced myself, but others i also used estate agents, whom i gave my buying criteria. I…[Read more]

]]> 65b007dfc96ee838b41b2248f1e4d769 RobbieP replied to the topic Which banks / instituions give finance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403446-which-banks-instituions-give-finance/#post-4646603 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:39:59 +0000 Are there any investors / brokers on this forum who are based in Sydney?

]]> dbc1b23edae08543c60794e407b33e28 RobbieP replied to the topic Ready to start again with 200k! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403448-ready-to-start-again-with-200k/#post-4646641 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:34:37 +0000 With $200k cash, there is no reason why you cant buy 10-12 x $150-$200k in the next few months. If each property is giving you  positive cashflow of $500pm, thats already a positive cashflow of over $5000pm…from day one! Over time, with 10% anual rental increases, that would equate to a a positive casflow of over $10 000 per month is under 10…[Read more]

]]> 2836dfec161066d442bae7f3fc63d58d RobbieP replied to the topic Who is going to Sydney 3day event? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403447-who-is-going-to-sydney-3day-event/#post-4646609 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:25:07 +0000 Hi Nathan,Do you have a link regarding the event?I'm interested.Cheers,Robbie

]]> 0f6bd8ec9e776f0ea2f53d17e73aea22 RobbieP replied to the topic Which banks / instituions give finance in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403446-which-banks-instituions-give-finance/#post-4646601 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:04:33 +0000 Hi Terry,Thanks for the advice.That was my approach in South Africa. I initially used mortgage originators but found that i actually got a better loans when i approached banks directly.If i find a decent MO, ill be more than happy to use their services provided they are able to meet my investment strategy.Regards,Robbie

]]> 499bfb668195ae1f2766030fd88e33ea RobbieP replied to the topic Obtaining finance for my first investment property in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403445-obtaining-finance-for-my-first-investment-property/#post-4646588 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:01:33 +0000 Hi,Started working the day after i arrived in Sydney.I would be able to give more details offline, pm or email?Please let me know if you can assist.Thanks,Robbie

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