Recent content by astro__boy

Recommended QS in sydney? Hi all, funky new forum we have here! I was planning to flick through the archives, but it seems they are no longer. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend (for me and perhaps the others above) a QS in Sydney? The prices Ive checked out seem vastly...

Reply: 1 From: Astro Boy I'm looking for the same thing (particularly for regional centres in NSW). I did come across the following on the ABS site: http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/D3110124.NSF/f14a497cbb29f485ca25659b0004039a/1d091946ae083c09ca25659b00041e60!OpenDocument These two might...

Reply: 2 From: Astro Boy You could always try one of the interstate accountants with a good reputation (eg: dale in melb). Email / phone / fax etc. means communication should not be a problem, and it makes for a tax deductable trip to your city of choice every now and then! That's what I'm...

From: Astro Boy Hi, I'm currently looking at a few potential IP's, one of which is under company title. I understand that financing is not straight forward and I'm likely have to keep my LVR to 70% max. This is tough, but the price range they are talking is 10-15% lower than similar places...

Reply: 1 From: Astro Boy Rolf is a great broker I have dealt with - hes always around the forum. not hard to track down - just yell and he will usually hear.

Reply: 1.1.1.1.1.1 From: Astro Boy Right, so it seems if may make sense to go for P+I (for a while anyway), that way the loan is easier to secure, cheaper and (assuming its still around) I am up for FHOG. I could live there and renovate for a short while before flipping over to IO. Either...

Reply: 1.1.1.1 From: Astro Boy Hey rolf - thanks for that. Looks like I'm at the steep end of the curve: assuming: - Interest only - approx $450k loan - NSW - established property - 5% genuine savings - which ever insurer is cheapest! (do I have a say - or is this up to the lender) I...

Reply: 1.1 From: Astro Boy Hey there, can someone give a brief summary of how LMI is generally calculated and what the costs are expected to be? ta AB

Reply: 1.1.1.2 From: Astro Boy Hi Guys, I seem to be seeing more and more people referring to the 'chat room'. I'm interested to hear exactly which chat room you are all talking about and how to get involed. cheers ab

Reply: 1 From: Astro Boy Might also be worth asking to read over the minutes of the body corporate to see if they have had an quotes or estimates.

Reply: 1.1.1.1.1 From: Astro Boy Thanks Crispin, I had a feeling there was a free option out there. Off to the next government office I go.... ab

Reply: 1.1.1 From: Astro Boy Thanks Joanna/Jacque, I'll check them both out... Do you know if the data from homepriceguide the same as the domain data (I believe it is)? http://www.homepriceguide.com.au/ Looks like there is no such thing as a free lunch anymore... Cheers ab

From: Astro Boy I have just returned home from a trip to the Land and Property Information (LPI) office in sydney. As I understand it, this office includes the former "Valuer Generals office". I was after sale price records (ie: a list including street, number, short description, sale price...

Reply: 1.1.2 From: Astro Boy Hi guys, I'm wondering where you source the clearance rates? Go_anna - you mentioned the age (for melbourne obviously) is that a regular thing, or just part of an article you came across? I'm particularly interested in the figures for NSW. Cheers

Reply: 2.1.1.1 From: Astro Boy Hi, I'm also interested in NSW valuer general data. Anyone know if this info is available online, if not, where the office is? Cheers ab