Recent content by molif

Thanks again to everyone for your input. As much as I'd really like to walk away from this now, the 2 reasons I'm considering sticking it out is obviously because I don't want to lose what I've invested already and secondly, and just as importantly, I can't face having to start this whole...

Thanks all for your contributions; it's sounding like I write off the $15K or somehow try to muddle through this mess with Metricon until the bitter end :(

I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands in that my wife and I decided back in April 2011 that we'd use Metricon to build our dual occ in Bentleigh and what a disastrous decision that proved to be! It has taken them from April last year to now just to submit a planning application to Glen Eira...

Yes, thanks Ju....LIAR

If you believe what you read here, it means no capital gains for 10 years. Blows the theory of a property doubling in value every 7 - 10 years, if it pans out this way, right out of the water. Not too fussed to be honest if this prediction turns out to be true; as a property investor, you can...

Throw some dollars at them....works every time

Funny you should ask......I was thinking recently that it would be great if there was a website/iphone app that would enable you to get auction results real time or immediately after a sale/auction has occured. I'm sick of having having to wait until late on a Saturday/Sunday night to get on to...

Hi Joe, Thank you very much for the info, it's much appreciated. I will definitely keep these guys in mind when trying to tee up a builder. Kind Regards, Frank.

Hi Joe, I am proposing to construct 2 double story side by side townhouses in Ormond, Melbourne and will soon be on the lookout for a good builder that won't cost the earth. The architect is busily working on the plans so it's still 6 months+ before we are in a position to build. I have...