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    investment in meriton apartments

    As a person who has gone against the general advise / perception out there and went ahead with a Meriton purchase 6 yrs ago, I would definitely NOT do it again. I bought what was supposedly a higher quality development on the waterfront in Inner West of Sydney and got sucked into the rental...
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    Marina Berth Question - any boaties?

    Also just started to look into buying a berth in Qld as an investment. There are a few developments underway / completed at Gold Coast and Airlie Beach and Mackay. Here is some general information I have picked up so far. - There is no opportunity for depreciation expenses - If your...
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    Any one been to KL and Langkawi

    I've stayed at The Gourney and can wholeheartedly recommend it. Great location for that part of Penang and so many hawker food options almost on your doorstep. A 24hr Indian curry house just down the road a bit and the large outdoor market about 10mins away. It has an fantastic day spa...
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    buyers agent in melbourne

    No it certainly didn't deter me, I took my business to Scott up in Brisbane and it was vastly different experience. :)
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    buyers agent in melbourne

    Yes I pulled out from dealing with one of the high profile Melb based agencies as well due to poor communication and ongoing delays. I feel they just didn't have the staff / processed in place to handle so many clients.
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    HDT, Corporate Trustee, Finance

    Wow Alwayscurious.. I'm going through exactly the same struggle myself (your mortgage isn't with Macquarie by any chance ?). Went to see the independent solicitor today ($275 later), luckily she pointed out the independent financial advise requirement.. so now have 4 days to get all this...
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    Brisbane buyer's agent

    Scoofy, I've just found a place in Brisbane using the services of Scott McGeever's company www.propertysearchers.com.au Their service level is very good and I have nothing but praise for his staff members I have been dealing with.
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    Bank Account for Trust

    I'm using the AMP Bank Cash Management account as someone recommended on here previously. No setup fees, no monthly fees if you stay within the transactions limits or use internet banking.
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    Ashgrove Property Managers

    Just looking for any recommendations / agents to avoid in the Ashgrove / The Gap area in Brisbane. Thanks
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    UNTOLD: The Strangest Secret

    Ani. Been searching for an online version like google video but no luck so far. If you are familiar / comfortable with using file sharing bittorrent, it is avail here: http://torrentspy.com/torrent/869831/the_secret_dvd
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    Need Advise: Investment Seminar

    My first IP was bought through a similar company in 2001. Never again !! They are usually very slick and come across as being reputable, trying to do the best for you etc. The general message they portray is correct.. use RE to build your wealth, but there should be no reason why you have to...
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    Why does Firefox keep playing up?!?

    Jen, Definately doesn't sound like a problem with Firefox - it doesn't have a firewall. How about uninstalling/ disabling AVG temporarily and see if your problem disappears. Actually come to think of it, sound more like a nasty virus/spyware. I had something similar a while back and it...
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    Navra Shares - When will the company float?

    The last time I saw Steve present it seemed the float was still some way off. The first step for the company is to make a profit and pay some consistent dividends to shareholders - which would then make the float a more attractive option. This financial year both funds are using the...
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    Car: Rent or Buy or Lease?

    TFB, I'm still crunching the numbers on the goget cars, but you are right they are pretty much equivalent to a rental car price when you look at the daily rate. The thing is, when I hire a car for a 24 hr period over the weekends, for the most part the car is still just sitting still, so an...
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    Mackay

    Just completed the latest reval on my Mackay property located at Rural View. Purchase Nov 04 - $277K Reval 1 - Oct 05 - $330K Reval 2 - Aug 06 - $380K - although hopefully can get it pushed up to 400K by providing some extra "guidance" to the valuer based on sales stats. In the same time...
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