A chinese puzzle (nothing in that comment aside from the general title ascribed to complexity )You wont get a title transfer with the bank caveat (tis wot it is) in place – and so no settlement in any event (for the doubter – am going through an identical process – since August 07 – and we're only JUST settling this one now).The crucial bit in t…[Read more]

Neil, Kate, Alistair ..My observation is that most experienced investors do a lot of the ground work themselves depending on their strategy.  We've had four MBs have a tilt at our arrangements over four years (always pays to test ones arrangements), and we still have our original $ and structure intact.A lot of inexperienced folk just want basic -…[Read more]

hehehe .. some interesting commentary …. Z hang in there forums always interestin – though this site has become a quite negative place .. would be nice to see a surplus of positively geared comments for a change interest better than tax?! … for some perhaps … but if I be payin tax – I'm makin money – am happy to pay tax (though only a…[Read more]

hmmm .. falls in value around 23% since construction phase finished … there is some good info on relevant company website .. now going to production … a windback in Muchea .. reduction in Capel .. expansion 30ks – as you say – outside Ouyen .. some will not finance in the town – others will seek larger % equity up front … some…[Read more]

vyaw2003 – 4 Bed House & 2 Bed SC Unit .. single title

Richard is right ..There are a few that allow up to 20K – but only during the lock period … I see NAB also have a similar LOC portfolio arrangement that, apparently, allows a full offset (which seemed odd in an LOC – to me at least – anyone else know anything about that one?)and Marc … would be interested in hearing about how or what one does…[Read more]

Hey there ..for what its worth .. I normally find Marc's post entertaining .. but this time, methinks he is spot on .. if you have the equity to burn – and the guts to burn it (and do consider the opportunity costs of going down the line you choose) … then fine … BUT .. am always wary of those books, murmurs, and the OH GEE LOOK AT ME, that c…[Read more]

or freeman

Way to go Ralph … and bloody well said

they are out there .. settlin one at 364 .. renting at 700pw

Hey there …Make ya offer … stick in a due diligence provision .. 14 working days …. see what you can do and what is achievable … if ya can't get there walk away from it …. consider the bukiding and pest checks as a general cost of investin … I'd rather burn a up to a grand and get it right, than scimp and pay a whole lot more R

anything that impacts on your health and wellbeing ain't worth dealin with .. you and ya family come first … the property is only a 'thing' … move it on ….

mmmmmmmmmmmm .. 4 wot its worth .. ya friend should simply stack up the numbers and .. IF it fits with their strategy – problem solvered … if not .. don't pursue it … its ALL about the research .. some here .. some direct with appropriate folk … probably not helpful .. but given the info .. best response I can give you R

Anil ..the are other posts here re DHA .. whack into search and have a squiz .. I suspect you are not alone (a shame .. I was thinkin of them for the same reasons you have) ..R

will have to try RACWA .. ta tools

The water thing is interesting … water isn't rising in Pt Phillip Bay … but some pacific nations are ankle deep in water .. wierd world eh?  They did go through the 'buy near water' thing here in Perth too … check out Safety Bay & Medina (SB is ok) but Medina .. you'd have to stand on a high voltage power line to see anything in most spots…[Read more]

we went with commercial glass .. no transoms, mellions (think thats the spelling) .. you'll need to change the frames though – we found it cheaper than double glasing .. and aust standards allow sheets of up to 2.1 metres (if I recall correctly) ..

*gasp* .. after hearing Bob Brown telling me the greens will not allow an increase in the earth's temp of more than 2 degrees because its bad for the planet  (I kid you not – a powerful political party indeed – check the ABC transcript) .. and having watched Al Gore .. just to be sure Bob B doesn't actually have a global thermostat hidden away…[Read more]

Hiyall .. Anrobel is right .. tho (and I DON'T work for an mining co) if you're looking for info .. check out the wa site for the Chamber of Minerals and Energy .. call em .. in the Pilbara they are suggesting that around 42000 folk are needed in a pretty short space of time .. the living conditions can – and often are I understand – bloo**y…[Read more]