https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/tim-the-toolman/activity/ Activity feed for Tim the Toolman. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:15:03 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 11477817f03105f6551109a0b056d7fb https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375654-building-in-new-estates/#post-4487652 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:42:13 +0000 Just remember: land appreciates, houses depreciate! If you want investment return – it may not be best to build but if you want tax advantages – it may be best to build.

]]> 80fd5c322b06e58b0064d8fbf044f06f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376153-stamp-duty-on-land-only/#post-4490696 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:39:09 +0000 That’s a great site Jo. Many thanks, Tim.

]]> 18108727b01bac898fce7bc6ddc18df7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376601-building-in-tasmania/#post-4493665 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:35:15 +0000 I used to be State Manager for a building franchise in Tasmania. Western Tas is very difficult to get builders and even Burnie is busy for next 12 months or so. You may be better off buying established. Let me know where you’re looking at building?

]]> 240a613968326a02c065a1693c1d4823 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376986-step-by-step-building-a-house/#post-4495491 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:27:40 +0000 I worked for a nationaly house building group and unfortunately the building flow changes from state to state. It’s amazing how differently things are done from area to area!

]]> 44d75c05e78c971542a54e0c30c27966 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376889-buying-display-homes/#post-4494995 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:26:02 +0000 I’ve bought and sold many display homes in the past (only bought 1, sold heaps through my job). The best part is that your tenant is a builder who will maintain the house adequately and the second best part is the high depreciation you will get on the fixtures due to the level of specification that is used to complete the home. The builders may…[Read more]

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