PropertyInvesting.com | ToWhomItMayInterest | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/towhomitmayinterest/activity/ Activity feed for ToWhomItMayInterest. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:39:52 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 61923ea00ae125ae0b62eaa7454182a1 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic ATO developer question in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397868-ato-developer-question/#post-4611692 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:19:39 +0000 Thank you Terry and crj for the feedback, much appreciated!Ok, I need to learn more about trusts, entities and GST then meet with a good accountant…are there any good books I could read to familiarise myself with before I meet with an accountant?….or maybe other sources of info that will helpMy ultimate goal is to own a property portfolio…[Read more]

]]> 6c45cf0de5dc1fa1bb6e26801b7df4fb ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic ATO developer question in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397868-ato-developer-question/#post-4611689 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:13:19 +0000 Thanks Terry…interesting I get to choose…nice!That being the case I think I would be far better off paying CGT vs developer tax rate of 30% plus the GSTAs an investor first and foremost buying IPs for the long term I also buy large lots with old houses on then then do the demolition, subdivision, build new houses, etc. I'm considering selling…[Read more]

]]> 7a5fa60a96003ffea2ad28f6ee1f7a4c ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Property and suburb reports in the forum Tremelo, Q1 Try this link, https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397688-property-and-suburb-reports/#post-4611035 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:45:34 +0000 Tremelo,Q1 Try this link, click on snapshotshttp://www.homepriceguide.com.au/Q2 Make contact with several REagencies in the particular area you are interested in, ask: How many properties they have on their books in the area.and then ask,How many of them are vacant at the moment.If they have let's say 100 properties in the area on their books and…[Read more]

]]> 474c6913665790241f9a34042621101a ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Great Accountant in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397678-great-accountant-2/#post-4611008 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:43:45 +0000 Thanks Terryw,Hey do you know if Michael is a property investor?

]]> d21ca078349d2343915c81e237360a5e ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Property sales data on Realestate.com.au in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397623-property-sales-data-on-realestate-com-au/#post-4610713 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:49 +0000 JimmyJ wrote:
Does anyone know if this is the actual sale price?

Yes, I can confirm the price displayed is accurate I noticed a property I purchased in this section.Interestingly (to me anyway) I noticed the property was only displayed on the month of settlement and not the month when the contract became a binding contract. My point is that…[Read more]

]]> 6ef0bcff8e5cde38204bf99016edecaf ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Renovating and flipping to replace a regular job in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397253-renovating-and-flipping-to-replace-a-regular-job/#post-4609094 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:34:48 +0000 doogs1357 wrote:
So if I'm making an annual reportable income from the profit from these projects will the bank take this income into account when assessing me for a loan?

 I think you need a track record of 2years to be recognized for Traditional funding

]]> 19a8e4e8c7ecf8e6e8eedfa7bf10406a ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Is DIY conveyancing a good idea and what's the best DIY Kit? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396789-is-diy-conveyancing-a-good-idea-and-whats-the-best-diy-kit/#post-4606749 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:07:24 +0000 That's interesting…could you do some work experience with a conveyance firm?

]]> 1505bde09d5158506b0b8992815e55a8 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Property Manager & Rental Appraisal in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395918-property-manager-rental-appraisal/#post-4602048 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:37:53 +0000 Have a look on realestate.com.au Check rentals in your suburb look at similar properties to your, this will give you an idea of what the rental income is for the area. – then you will know approximately what to expect from a REagency rental appraisal.I use this method to monitor any rental movement in the suburbs I've invested in.

]]> eb29d111c837b92077277a3c4f998010 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Credit file issue in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395900-credit-file-issue/#post-4601984 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:14:41 +0000 What type of default explanations are best used when applying for property finance?What works…what doesn't?

]]> b1b7d3778f8a8a39312349e55914cf4c ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Credit file issue in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395900-credit-file-issue/#post-4601982 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:16:44 +0000 The defaults on my credit file where all paid in full about a year ago.3 defaults1. Bank credit card for about $15002.Telecommunications for just over $10003. One of those furniture store finance programs "Buy Now Pay Nothing For 12mths" for about $4000 – "come in sucker program".The problem with my recent ANZ application was when it was submitted…[Read more]

]]> 941c288c46ff16bd79e098e62375e6da ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic LVR Land only in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395895-lvr-land-only/#post-4601960 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:38:49 +0000 Interesting!!!…thanks to allExpat – I'm an Aussie citizen living and working overseas.$100K + genuine savings should suffice.95%LVR is great!!!….but experts say I can't obtain LMI because of defaults on my credit file. – 80%LVR is my maximumAre there many institutions that will do 80%LVR for vacant land?

]]> 5fe1232bf0b03837cd4d136f80c665dd ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic LVR Land only in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395895-lvr-land-only/#post-4601955 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:27:22 +0000 Great advise bfantastic thanksAs an Expat it's a little harder to obtain finance that's why I'm considering the 4 major banks.At htis stage I'm just contemplating ideas, if I'm able to buy land-only at a 80%LVR I can afford a block of land at let's say $200K. Put down the $40K deposit plus costs then hold the property while saving funds for c…[Read more]

]]> e9ac014489f706d4dc25d713ce12f220 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic LVR Land only in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395895-lvr-land-only/#post-4601953 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:52:03 +0000 cheers mateDoes anyone know what the maximum land only LVR from one of the four major banks is? I tried searching on their websites but no luck there.Yeah great 80%LVR, I am interested to know which banks do this?

]]> 0c3c829b71a46b28b0dee888a80982f7 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Project gone Wrong in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395846-project-gone-wrong-2/#post-4601627 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:22:01 +0000 Hi Winner_1Sorry to hear about your misfortune, I'm also planning to build a house for the first time. I don't want to fall into any traps and I would like to avoid as many problems as possible.Can you please give some advise on what to watch out for when building?With your situation if you had your time again what would you do differently to av…[Read more]

]]> 7de889e471d0b923eb098e5480aa4e48 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Tax refund accumulate?? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395746-tax-refund-accumulate/#post-4601140 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:35:07 +0000 As an Expat (non-resident) negative gearing, the annual deficit has nothing to offset so simply accumulates each year to be used in the future…"tax credits".You will need to find a 'specialised' taxation accountant, it took me 3 attempts.2 of the accountants I meet with were unfamiliar with "tax credits", the other accountant was familiar but…[Read more]

]]> 6fbc2e0fb66e52e51eb17538a06ad046 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Request to PM in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395585-request-to-pm/#post-4600323 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:48:43 +0000 Thanks heaps for the contact Linar.This week currently organising to have a property valuation done, I gave the PM the heads up to schedule access for the valuer. Now several days have past and the valuer has been trying to contact the PM leaving messages with no response…???…what the hell???lol…this is amusing that I have to ask several tim…[Read more]

]]> 91616f06ce8a9d626e268c3e4acd5022 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic I know theres an opportunity here somewhere... in the forum SC2007 wrote: How can i find https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391014-i-know-theres-an-opportunity-here-somewhere/#post-4575231 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:39:59 +0000 SC2007 wrote:
How can i find out vacancy rate in a particular area.Any advise?

Make contact with several REagencies in the particular area you are interested in, ask:How many properties they have on their books in the area.and then ask,How many of them are vacant at the moment.If they have let's say 100 properties in the area on their books…[Read more]

]]> 4cdfb3687ecc61d50593d882baff5032 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Foreign Currency Account in the forum Hi Duckster, Thanks heaps https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395560-foreign-currency-account/#post-4600138 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:11:49 +0000 Hi Duckster,Thanks heaps for the link!I have looked at a few of these FCA and they all seem expensive. – might go for a offshore account, I need to do some more research.The main reason I need this FCA is to hold my salary GBP, then exchange to Aussie dollar when there is a good xe-rate, instead of whatever the bank is offering at the time.…[Read more]

]]> 82751b4ad0a058b8caba94ee2520591b ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Request to PM in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395585-request-to-pm/#post-4600320 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:44:42 +0000 Hi Linar,Yeah, I would definitely like to make contact with your friend's PM. – that would be great!The current PM that I am using is by default because the original PM I decided to use is no longer employed by the REagency.Thanks to all,best regards ToWhomItMayInterest

]]> f31021d970bd5541abd68df86c5c9729 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Request to PM in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395585-request-to-pm/#post-4600317 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:16:23 +0000 yeah I thought so just wasn't sure if it was me being a whinerthanks, I will try the letter approach.Does anyone have a PM that they would recommend for the suburbs north of Adelaide CBD?

]]> 8b0399264b3eed7dad44d3d4e3aa8bfc ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic anyone locking into fixed rates yet? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395579-anyone-locking-into-fixed-rates-yet/#post-4600281 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:08:24 +0000 daniellee wrote:
Hi, I read a quite a number of investors locked themselves in with the Westpac (I think it was them) 4.99% Fixed 3 yrs loan, when it came out  few weeks back.Personally, going to ride the variable rates for a while.RegardsDaniel Lee

I tried to get in with Westpac's deal but missed out, the cut off date was one day before i…[Read more]

]]> 57bcd5fa518ecf8d6a192b281782d0cf ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Remove cross-collateralised security and seek new funding...plz help? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395071-remove-cross-collateralised-security-and-seek-new-funding-plz-help/#post-4597463 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:04:43 +0000 Hi RichardThanks for clarifying.D'oh!…I was hoping sub-division would be that simple…seems CBA has a tighter grip then i first thought…however at least it's still achievable, just a little more complicated.Back to plan 'A' – remove cross-c first.Question (to all) Let's say I refinance my IP #1 with another bank at today's market.The bank…[Read more]

]]> 0080658856983b4eb4b97f4f349de829 ToWhomItMayInterest replied to the topic Remove cross-collateralised security and seek new funding...plz help? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395071-remove-cross-collateralised-security-and-seek-new-funding-plz-help/#post-4597461 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:39:00 +0000 Great, thanks…sorry for my delayed reply there's about a 7hr time-zone difference between us.Hi Duckster,Yeh, good idea I will research the nuts and bolts of construction loans on google…I haven't tried that yet…I'll let you know if I find anything interesting.Might uses CBA for the construction loan but only after cross-collateralised s…[Read more]

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