Recent content by karenjones

Minx:- Thanks for the comments. I’m devoting this Sunday to the BCA. I’m assuming they list the relevant AS. “”but international phone calls are expensive and an internet connection is expensive also.”” I would not expect any of these candidates to be making international phone calls at...

OK, so now that we’re over the pro’s and con’s of such a project I guess it’s time for me to keep any interested parties updated. I initially short listed four prospective contractors , but recently had another three interested applicants. Here is a list of the current contenders: Sajan...

Blue Card:- “”i assumed nothing - i just read your post as quoted above.”” Yes I see your point in re reading that post of mine. It did make me sound like somewhat of a pleb. What I was saying there, is that I have no qualifications in the building related area what so ever. My expertise is...

Blue Card:- Thanks again for your comments. I appreciate the points you make and find them very valid. I also understand you have an industry to protect for your own livelihood. Fair enough! “”there's a reason that to become a draftie you need 3 year's TAFE trainign full time now. maybe you...

Thanks everyone for the comments and feedback, but gosh, all that negativity and skepticism. I’m really looking forward to engaging some of these people on this project. I guess it’s a bit like Master Chef where as you give them the ingredients and see what comes out of the pot. To me it’s...

Hello Lil Skater, Thanks also for your comments. ""But when it's something like a house it needs to be done right, you may find they cut corners, or it won't be approved by council."" This was the primary objective. It was posted as a turn key operative. Ie. no final payment until council...

Hello sports fan, thanks for your comments, but I most certainly disagree with your opening line. You must realise that we are not comparing apples with apples here. These low quoted figures come from people in countries with a very different economic structure to us (excluding Ireland). Ie...

We have a little 3 bedroom IP on a corner block in Morwell, Victoria that we purchased earlier this year. The yield is fairly good, although not positive cash flow by any means. The main reason for the purchase was the potential to develop the back yard. The weather board house is right up the...

Thanks ozperp and Terryw for the feedback. ozperp, your comments on your blog were helpfull. We recently got an independent valuation that we are both happy with that we can just split in half. I'm happy to do that and so is my sister. Agents figures varied enormously. Terryw, it looks like...

Hello Marg, Thanks for the reply. It's hard not to be emotionally attached to some degree. No, I probably wouldn't purchase this if the circumstances were different, but it is in a prime location and would lend itself to a 2 unit subdivision later on. I think by doing the stumps and kitchen I...

Hello everyone, I have a slight problem with stamp duty that someone may be able to clear up for me. I am part beneficiary with my sister in the old family home in Ormond, Vic. (Our mother passed away in October). My sister wants to sell the property now that probate has come through. We have...

The one I hate is the three "theres". Ie there, their and they're. As mentioned previously, the "yours" come in a close second. Ie. your, and you're.