PropertyInvesting.com | u9026a | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/u9026a/activity/ Activity feed for u9026a. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:42:22 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 0a92db9d51fb7ee27edb8bb91d19adf8 u9026a replied to the topic Mark Latham, the ALP and prop. investors in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374370-mark-latham-the-alp-and-prop-investors/#post-4478592 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 01:14:59 +0000 Reds = high taxes = less freedom of choice = government wasting MY money = higher interest rates = higher inflation, etc etc.

Only a fool (or a Red) would vote for the Reds.

]]> b4cf451f3910694c848da2f928a63180 u9026a replied to the topic Property Manager Issues- in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374307-property-manager-issues/#post-4478156 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 04:17:11 +0000 Hi elves

Unfortunately there are too many incompetent agents out there but considering what they get paid, I can’t say that I’m too surprised, there’s very little incentive to do a good job.

To your issues:
1. An agent should always have a second set of keys, security keys are always an issue but can be obtained.

2. Not having keys is not an…[Read more]

]]> 79c0556d4e1c076050dcd88e0d33a6a5 u9026a replied to the topic Tenancy conditions in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374302-tenancy-conditions/#post-4478138 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 03:42:44 +0000 Originally posted by elves:

some may not state it, but are vetted eg kids free zone (hard pressed to prove this as well as low income earners).

I know there are more but you would have to watch for discrimiation and legal implications with any lease that is prepared. An agent can advice.

Elves

Never a truer word spoken. <offensive- edited by…[Read more]

]]> 31dca20180679312e7d80c7e9a173a90 u9026a replied to the topic Hot City in NZ in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371421-hot-city-in-nz/#post-4455490 Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:06:17 +0000 I agree with MiniMogul, is 10% really enough? At that rate you are dependant on capital gains to make any money. One thing I never have come to terms with in Australia is the pitifull yield investors are willing to accept on something that should demand a higher risk factor on its yield. Still, people do have short memories…

]]> f759db7afd76848da351a822943510d9 u9026a replied to the topic who cashed up in the last 6 months? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4371338-who-cashed-up-in-the-last-6-months/#post-4454986 Mon, 23 Feb 2004 05:55:38 +0000 I am largely in cash but have (unforunately) had to settle on an of-the-plan purchase of 2 years ago. I say unfortunately because my cash is earning 7.5% at call with City Pacific. I also have a 12 month fixed term earning 8.75%. My view is that property is overvalued, that of course doesn’t mean that it won’t go up, but there surely is limited…[Read more]

]]> d3e6d03ffc696f3eae39c49158aa5da0 u9026a replied to the topic ING Direct rate rise in the forum Hotch Potch https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369953-ing-direct-rate-rise/#post-4444020 Fri, 12 Dec 2003 02:30:52 +0000 Hi Savers

AMP esaver account (same type as ING) now earns 5.05% but I have most of my money with City Pacific earning 7.5% at call, reinvested quaterly 7.71%. Lock it in for 12 months and get 8.75% ( think). The rates on their web site are a tad out of date. Top company.

http://www.citypac.com.au

]]> 9902aa4904f2aa1f69a6999d526d70f1 u9026a replied to the topic time to sack my property manager? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369491-time-to-sack-my-property-manager/#post-4440197 Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:47:05 +0000 Hi fullout

If you want to sack your agent you should first take a look at your agency agreement. The term of notice is usually between 30 and 60 days, but some agents put 180 days in the contract. Contrary to what you have been told above, of course you need to communicate with your agent, one way or another.

If you want to leave immediately you…[Read more]

]]> 7b8e32e4ecfd97399d6ef442913f0311 u9026a replied to the topic Real Estate Agents in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369502-real-estate-agents/#post-4440300 Sat, 22 Nov 2003 05:31:57 +0000 It makes you laugh doesn’t it? Real estate agents are apparently so busy but most of them leave out the most commonly sought piece of information from ads – the price! Adding that info would cull most general enquiries straight away leaving them to concentrate on serious buyers only. Others say rather stupid things like “Expressions of Interest”.…[Read more]

]]> 22e90e770d31739dc06b20a8e3cef08d u9026a replied to the topic Property Inspection recommendation? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369445-property-inspection-recommendation/#post-4439807 Fri, 21 Nov 2003 01:06:30 +0000 Thanks Guys

Noddies, sorry if I caused offence but I can only respond to what is written here and when I read statements like “I have just checked it out on the internet and it is a high rise on the Yarra River. As such I wouldnt reccomend it to anyone”, this doesn’t sound to me like a statement backed up by “solid research…”.

If your…[Read more]

]]> 60cd30a97996750588c055160983db3f u9026a replied to the topic Tenants and cats in Sydney in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369339-tenants-and-cats-in-sydney/#post-4439077 Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:39:25 +0000 The Residential Tenancies Act stipulates the amount of bond that may be collected from a tenant in Sydney :
4 weeks for unfurnished premises,
6 weeks for fully furnished or if the premises are under $250 per week,
Unlimited if the rent for fully furnished premises is more than $250 per week.

So for most properties the bond would be 4 weeks rent.…[Read more]

]]> 0ece8ba4f2816b46f75d44d3fb20a6e6 u9026a replied to the topic AUCTIONS in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369476-auctions/#post-4440045 Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:24:30 +0000 Auction is just one way to sell real estate, not the best way for the seller but definitely the best as far as the agent is concerned. As long as owners fall for the agents bull when it comes to selling then auctions will never disappear. Agents in Aus have an easy life – advertising paid for them, no need to look for buyers, kickbacks from…[Read more]

]]> c0771867d562a62df328322986cb82a2 u9026a replied to the topic Australian Income Tax Rates, your opinion? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369304-australian-income-tax-rates-your-opinion/page/3/#post-4438727 Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:08:40 +0000 What a can of worms this is.

Individual tax in Australia is very high with a top tax rate of 48.5% (all in), what most people don’t take account of is the ludicrously low tax free allowances here. Plus the fact that usually these allowances are not automatically adjusted for inflation each year (bracket creep of a different kind that affects…[Read more]

]]> a34a9bb3d166dd4f2f9ab2a6cb3ba2dc u9026a replied to the topic Property Inspection recommendation? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369445-property-inspection-recommendation/#post-4439804 Wed, 19 Nov 2003 04:00:51 +0000 Thanks Guys, every piece of info I didn’t need or ask for except for the name of a good building inspector. Doh!!

Noddies, I wasn’t looking for your “recommendation” before buying this apartment and I think your “oh no, it’s a high-rise” attitude needs to be qualified before lumping every development together in the same basket. A bit more…[Read more]

]]> 172999d00b73fe8d225f2cc21255f1fa u9026a replied to the topic Property Inspection recommendation? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369445-property-inspection-recommendation/#post-4439794 Tue, 18 Nov 2003 01:31:06 +0000 Thanks Steven, I am more than a little surprised that apparently no-one in Melbourne has property inspections before buying!

Why a quantity surveyor? I already have a full depreciation schedule if that is what you are referring to. Perhaps you could explain your reasons?

Thanks
Steve

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