Recent content by lissie

Yeah what happened - did the parents with the big family sort out their finances? Did the spoilt brat single girl work out how to get a life?

There are lots of places that will let you store a car - though its probably going to cost more than its worth. We have a hyundai lantra stored in NZ - got battery reconnected - it started 1st go after 10 months. Over-inflate the tyres slightly (to stop flat spots) & leave the tank about 1/2...

The link in my sig is great article!

Hi, Here is the situation we are renting in Perth, its a 2-bed unit that we have a fixed term lease until 22Mar. The property is furnished and is about to go on the market. The landlord I have a good relationship with but I don't know the agent. My understanding in NZ is that the tenant...

Don't guess find a decent mortgage broker and find out what you can borrow against it! Then you will have more facts to base your decision on

traditionally most properties are listed in the spring because they look good in the summer compared to the winter - well I talking places with winter climates here not Queensland! However as a buyer I prefer to buy in the winter - especially if you are going to live in it - if you love it in...

Having my own spa bath - used to have it but the tenants have it now:mad:

Hi all, We are Kiwis, now living in Perth. My partner is just about to sign up for a 12 month contract. Australia seems to have a tax system in the dark ages and even as a contractor he needs to contribute 9% to superannuation. His agent is keen to get him to do some salary sacrificing which is...

If you enjoy writing then there are some some options on the internet, just don't type "Money making from home" on google but you will get more b..s..t schemes than you have already been offered. If you can write competently and can learning some marketing skills you can make some pocket money...

We are on the other side -we are NZers recently moved to Perth renting a semi-furnished 2 bed for $260. (Probably worth $240 unfurnished) Its not exec, tidy but not fancy, nor was it completely furnished - we bought a TV, DVD player, microwave, iron, toaster for <$200 total at Cash Convertors...

Did you do a budget before you purchased the properties? What's changed? Yes make sure you are on IO and property expenses should come from the LOC not your other income. Seriously though why are you having an issue so soon after settlement?

You might want to check the insurance ramifications if any? Is there parking for both tenancies?

Maybe that had made October's targets but now have to work on Novembers?:D

He's registered with 3 or 4 of the big agencies. You know and I know and any technical person knows that all languages are similar - but you will never convince an agent of that! Its one of the reasons I dont want to work in IT again - just so bloody narrow most of the people. Hes having to...

Cobol=old computer language still used in banks and financial institutions developer=writes, supports, tests software ! I have got cynical about the IT skills crises - I have a friend in NZ who had huge problems getting a job in the middle of a skills shortage - she wanted to work part-time!