Many moons again, in another life I worked for the CBA.

Back then, guarantors tended to get into trouble when they were guaranteeing business loans and loans for purposes other than a PPOR. They didn’t understand the business nor were they involved in the day-to-day running of it.

I would think that most people would do whatever they could to…[Read more]

I too did Economics at school & my son is doing Business studies.

I think where these subjects are failing for most people is that they are too “big picture” and don’t discuss how the information can help you in your day-to-day life.

I was very good at monetary policy and the impact that has on the economy and federal policy but it didn’t help…[Read more]

It would be interesting to know if Margaret has come up with anything new in her new book because her previous books focus on +ve cashflow.

I suspect it will be a revised edition of “How to create an income for life”, retitled to get on the +ve cashflow bandwagon.

(I don’t really mean to sound as cynical as that comes across -…[Read more]

Could you imagine though if they did introduce investing what would be on the curriculum?A s

What would they teach – budgeting, mortagages, shares, property, managed funds, wraps, options, warrants?

A (relatively) small group of us can’t agree on the best way to invest in property. Do you think the Education department could come up with…[Read more]

I have seen a similar situation take place (in another sport) where the strongest person by far happened to get eliminated.

As it turned out he did finish up going to the Games though in a different weight category (totally out of place).

I wonder whether it isn’t possible for someone who is outstanding to yet be selected by having more than…[Read more]

Originally posted by redwing:
If we are what we eat, i’m cheap, fast and nasty..

REDWING

cheap, fast and nasty – my type of man!

LOL
[smiling]

I agree, Pisces.

I also find I have the other problem too – I wan to say something on the original subject but the thread has taken a different direction & I’ve come in too late to add a comment.

Pices – thanks also for highlighting a fascinating thread! [biggrin]

Shushar

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” -…[Read more]

I have bought and subscribed to the magazine for a while now.

Does anyone get “Personal Investor”? I found this month’s property case study (Trish) fascinating becuase her philosophy is so different from mine.

To quote her:
“Once a property is positively geared, there’s no point hanging on to it because all you’re doing is paying out tax every…[Read more]

I have bought and subscribed to the magazine for a while now.

Does anyone get “Personal Investor”? I found this month’s property case study (Trish Cappola) fascinating becuase her philosophy is so different from mine.

To quote her:
“Once a property is positively geared, there’s no point hanging on to it because all you’re doing is paying out tax…[Read more]

No Ian in the 400m, No Cathy in the 400m.

It will be interesting to see who rises up to be Australia’s hero in these games.

Not happy[glum]

Shushar

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

[thumbsdownanim

Blinded by the light…

Shushar

[computer] – Where I spend my day

[book] – What I would like to be doing

[stress] – What I feel like at the end of the day

Shushar
[biggrin]

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

This is going to take me forever to interpret what everyone is saying!!

[confused2]

[biggrin]

Shushar

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

So the moral of the story is that we should give up buying IPs & become cleaners!!!

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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

Originally posted by georgisj:
Hi Benedict, that is a great question. Who is Henry Kaye? Some say the devil, others a flawed genius. As SIS mentioned do a search on Henry Kaye, but in google as well, it will give you some great history.

He was an immigrant from Belarus, Jewish I believe. Quite charismatic, very driven. He is in his…[Read more]

Originally posted by BDM:

The other day in my letter box, I pulled out a typed letter from “Anna and Paul”, addressed to The HomeOwner c/o my address. It said “sorry to contact you like this, but we are looking to buy a house in your area, and if you are interested in selling, then please contact this particular agent at this particular agency…[Read more]

What a great resource! [^][^]

Thanks,

Shushar
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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

Originally posted by Pisces:

I thought that recently a new law had been brought in existence where an agent could be penalised if they give inflated opinions of value to the vendor.

Does anyone know anything about that particular new bit of legislation ?

Thanks,

Pisces

I think the legislation you are referring it is the changes that have…[Read more]

In my experience, I took out an option to purchase an “off-the-plan” unit on completion.

There was no stamp duty on the option, but there will be stamp duty on the contract of sale once the option is exercised.

That is, all we have done is deferred the payment of stamp duty not avoided it.

Cheers,
Shushar

“All our dreams can come true, if we…[Read more]

I love 11 best ’cause my brother drives me crazy!

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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney