PropertyInvesting.com | tvproperty | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/tvproperty/activity/ Activity feed for tvproperty. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:55:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 a92d38bb356ee6e6d44cafacd267d408 tvproperty replied to the topic Land Zoning in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406488-land-zoning-2/#post-4668965 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:23:17 +0000 You can get the Vic Planning & Zoning from this site.  You can also use their measurement tool to measure area (close enough).http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/pmo.jspYou can also measure area using Google Maps.  I used to use it a while back but I think it's now discontinued by Google itself…………….but still available via 3rd parties s…[Read more]

]]> 6a7b7b2f6e287ad91a6dd4985c454e25 tvproperty replied to the topic Regional Vic in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406368-regional-vic/#post-4667898 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:13:05 +0000 Similar here………Central Goldfields area, not Gippsland yet.

]]> 69923128f1cdf97a2bdd9053b7f2acb9 tvproperty replied to the topic CF deals in Wagga in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405105-cf-deals-in-wagga/#post-4658347 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:32:13 +0000 Thanks Jamie…………will have to keep Wagga in mind for next year.

]]> 6c860936e03d79dbb5dab07e80ba6c0e tvproperty replied to the topic Advice Needed - asbestos in a house in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405047-advice-needed-asbestos-in-a-house/#post-4657983 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:50:06 +0000 Chickster01 wrote:
The outside of the house is the 'lookalike' weatherboards that don't need painting (does this stuff contain asbestos too?)

And what's under these "lookalike" boards?  I've seen cladding go straight over the top of an asbestos sheet house!

Chickster01 wrote:
Since asbestos seems so widely spread – does this really put people…[Read more]

]]> cd952dc40255d0d1de1f8d6886b2a45e tvproperty replied to the topic 55 years - too old for PI? in the forum Tarli wrote: Anyone out https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405033-55-years-too-old-for-pi/#post-4657923 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:41:06 +0000 Tarli wrote:
Anyone out there in a similar boat?thanksTarli

We are not 55 yet (49), and have only recently started buying IP's.  We've managed to acquire 4 in less than 5 years and will certainly be looking at more.  I haven't worked (for a wage) since we purchased our first property, and the missus is only on an average wage (works in not f…[Read more]

]]> d14f724f8dee1178476d00ca82bbec19 tvproperty replied to the topic Fencing laws victoria in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404993-fencing-laws-victoria/#post-4657611 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:55:40 +0000 Not sure, but if you were given a "notice to fence", it might have to be declared in the section 32 (vendors statement) when selling your block.  Anyone know about that?

]]> 355b459844949c6b6f7d2f816f3217b9 tvproperty replied to the topic Fencing laws victoria in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404993-fencing-laws-victoria/#post-4657608 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:16:22 +0000 As far I always thought, you are generally required to pay 50%.I think this is the legislation you're after.http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/LTObject_Store/LTObjSt2.nsf/DDE300B846EED9C7CA257616000A3571/CA2CBD776B601A5ACA257761001FC271/$FILE/68-7733a065.pdfNot sure if it's in the legislation, but if your neighour is the local…[Read more]

]]> 608c2c35c889555a4f74fdfb81f195fe tvproperty replied to the topic Price of Built in Robes in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404877-price-of-built-in-robes/#post-4656848 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:00:05 +0000 Yep varies widely.I've always built my own into the house…….plastered, corniced, sliding doors etc. Has always looked great as part of the house, but price can tend to be similar to purchased ones.  I'll be buying some Ikea ones for the curent reno at around $700-$1000 due to the time involved.  Will still have to build myself, but will go i…[Read more]

]]> 38f1a3b2b7594835106cfa10d7ae2a90 tvproperty replied to the topic Painting - tradies supply or you buy? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404546-painting-tradies-supply-or-you-buy/#post-4654598 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:14:35 +0000 I've always painted myself and therefore buy my own paint.I've really grown sick of it but can't bring myself to pay for professional painter pricing, so recently purchased a spray unit and have already trialled on a friend's new extension and will be doing the complete inside of my current rental reno in a few weeks or so.

]]> 12017c18e659ccd6cf90b01dcf956fae tvproperty replied to the topic Renovating in country Victoria in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404332-renovating-in-country-victoria/#post-4653069 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:41:25 +0000 mirandakennedy wrote:
Thanks for your input tvproperty, sounds like you are doing exactly what we want to do. Do you mind me asking what areas you look at?

Currently, I'm in Maryborough (Vic) but would also look at others like Ararat, Hamilton, Ballarat (& surrounds)

mirandakennedy wrote:
Do you live regionally and are you close to your…[Read more]

]]> b4749568207df439328341fa3e921c0d tvproperty replied to the topic Renovating in country Victoria in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404332-renovating-in-country-victoria/#post-4653067 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:46:14 +0000 I've just completed one reno and am in the middle of another one in regional vic. Both are buy and hold for the long term as I don't see any decent profits in selling at this entry point price.  First house cost 97K and around 15-20K reno & interest – so owes us around 120K.  Haven't revalued yet, but expect value around 150K, but as mentioned t…[Read more]

]]> 3093ff54454cc8307eba119a829f83f5 tvproperty replied to the topic Having problems renting out? in the forum Hmm.........looks like a lot https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404027-having-problems-renting-out/page/2/#post-4650506 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:52:36 +0000 Hmm………looks like a lot of the $300+ pw properties have been listed for over a month – some even 2 months.Without knowing your property, I'd be going along with reducing the rent to a realistic (market) level.  Personally, I'd need to have a good reason to go all the way out to Sunbury and pay metro rent prices.  I'd suggest the pool of t…[Read more]

]]> df614eef17e22c7847d08afdcc4088fb tvproperty replied to the topic Where and How do others research for properties . in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404083-where-and-how-do-others-research-for-properties/#post-4650898 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:59:27 +0000 ksherwell wrote:
To work out good areas to invest in, I use the newspapers to see what new infrastructure is going in. It's one of the principles how i base my decisions

Yep………….these are great.  I tend to use these every single day.  I read online all around Oz, esoecially where my current stuff is happening.You can find the most of t…[Read more]

]]> bab91c015d1550fc51e2167590e8aa1f tvproperty replied to the topic Where and How do others research for properties . in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404083-where-and-how-do-others-research-for-properties/#post-4650894 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:33:16 +0000 And once you've nailed down your area, you sometimes need to go deeper, depending on what type of investor you are.After deciding the rough area  I want to go into, I tend to start using all the zoning and planning overlay maps to pin down areas even more!Because I've been buying in Vic, I use this site a lot to learn more about flood zones,…[Read more]

]]> 2935b0d029304f7a365cf7d9d196cba9 tvproperty replied to the topic How long has it been listed for sale? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403790-how-long-has-it-been-listed-for-sale/#post-4648919 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:06:22 +0000 http://www.oldlistings.com.au can also give an indication of the previous history of listings for sale (not sold price)Might be helpful – it is for me.

]]> dff98fdd0e366c718e6d835f4376f08d tvproperty replied to the topic Renovating in rural areas. in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403553-renovating-in-rural-areas/#post-4647213 Fri, 06 May 2011 08:04:36 +0000 Jamie M wrote:
Nice work tvproperty – just shows it can be done. What sort of renos did you carry out for the $10k? Cheers Jamie

Actually, just added it up a bit more accurately Jamie and it's more like 15K or so.  In any case, I'm happy with the result.  This house had a recently reno'd kitchen so nothing done there except the tiling and p…[Read more]

]]> af0b9250555ed8115355bdbad388b732 tvproperty replied to the topic Renovating in rural areas. in the forum If you can buy at the right https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403553-renovating-in-rural-areas/#post-4647211 Fri, 06 May 2011 02:06:38 +0000 If you can buy at the right price, it can work for you.I've purchased 2 x ex commission in Central Vic and have just finished reno'ing the first one.Purchased 97K reno'd about 10K will rent for $200 pw.Property has started going up around town and now very little at this price – they're mostly around 150-200K+ starting price – even…[Read more]

]]> 7346e06cbb5508b6707153087a1ff2d9 tvproperty replied to the topic Any property left for average-wage earners? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401207-any-property-left-for-average-wage-earners/#post-4631931 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:01:15 +0000 You mentioned that moving to regional was not your thing, but I think it can be a realistic option.I just purchased 2 properties in a regional town (population approx 7,500), about 45mins to Ballarat and Bendigo (both under 100K each).  I've travelled longer than that to work "within" Melb so I personally wouldn't mind the drive.Good for a first…[Read more]

]]> adc5e62345b20c033b685970198bc246 tvproperty replied to the topic Financing a property purchase in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401014-financing-a-property-purchase/#post-4630763 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:58:31 +0000 Terryw wrote:
Yes, that is a way around it. Pay for cash, reno and revalue. The only problem is convincing the valuer.

Yep……..My intent is to try and make the place look much better from the outside – perhaps a carport, gardens etc. – maybe an actual "full inspection" valuation rather than the usual "drive by" look might help.  I suppose…[Read more]

]]> 74acc04b2a35d340f44bee68a8b95e93 tvproperty replied to the topic Financing a property purchase in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401014-financing-a-property-purchase/#post-4630759 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:32:05 +0000 Terryw wrote:
Not so lucky. The banks work on the lower of valuation or purchase price

Terry – I would be interested to know if this would be the same case if I purchased a property via my LOC, did some reno's and leased out.  Then approach the bank to re-finance as a standard IP loan 3 or 4 months later.  I was hoping in my case that they'd b…[Read more]

]]> e4d371be7995551c13e90055c0a5393e tvproperty replied to the topic Stamp Duty on adjoining properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400934-stamp-duty-on-adjoining-properties/#post-4630195 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:56:53 +0000 Flyingrally wrote:
http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/sro/SROnav.nsf/v/D9C90CE2DFBAA2FACA2576AC0005E888/$file/DA-026.pdfwill give you a better explanation. From what I can see though if the properties are advertised seperately and the purchase of one is not dependant on the other you will be fine.Stamp duty savings are significant. 5 x $130000 p…[Read more]

]]> ea96010963805515c9105f19b83e5d72 tvproperty replied to the topic Stamp Duty on adjoining properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400934-stamp-duty-on-adjoining-properties/#post-4630192 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:19:11 +0000 Terryw wrote:
Its called aggregated stamp duty. see s24 of the Duties Act (Vic)http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/da200093/s24.htmlYou may need to stagger the purchases over 12 months to avoid aggregation.

Hmmm…..I found and noticed that little bit about the 12 months too Terry.  Is it actually referring to total properties,…[Read more]

]]> da07224c01a6f97e764e4bb16aa63da6 tvproperty replied to the topic Which Loan in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400856-which-loan-2/#post-4629754 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:00:29 +0000 JamesSampson wrote:
wow banks are asking for annual fees on top of the interest…didnt know that was happening.

Not sure of the above case, but it's usually a fee for a product that actually gives you a lower interest rate.  example: We get 0.6% off each of our loans for a fee.  The savings are much more than the fee, especially if applied a…[Read more]

]]> 4904b951a1f2d44c8caa1cf5b29784c0 tvproperty replied to the topic Using LOC for financing renovations and other costs in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400916-using-loc-for-financing-renovations-and-other-costs/#post-4630078 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:51:43 +0000 Jamie M wrote:
Sounds fine – why not use the LOC for a 20% deposit? That way you can avoid paying lenders mortgage insurance. In most cases, I have no probs with paying lenders mortgage insurance to purchase a property, but if you've got a $250k line of credit then it might be worthwhile chipping in the additional 10% for the deposit.Jamie

I'm…[Read more]

]]> 0f4cd2384f658d92f2247e4472a76b31 tvproperty replied to the topic how is possible still get positive gear property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393532-how-is-possible-still-get-positive-gear-property/page/2/#post-4589173 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:27:10 +0000 littleaussie wrote:
Hi Jacquie,We have properties in Maryborough and Maldon.  ( Maldon is not this cheap anymore)None of our properties are x-commission but they are old houses.  Both of these towns have seen considerable price rises over the last 2 – 3 years, but Maryborough in particular is still cheap in comparison to other towns.Ex. One of t…[Read more]

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