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Hi there. Some of you might remember me. :) I've been here, was posting a lot & asking billions of questions early on. Now, Lurking in occasionally. Thought I'd jump out from the spare room and say hi again! My story in a nutshell? I started buying property with my PPOR in 2001 (now sold)...

HI. Here's a story with a question attached 1) the tenants to one of my properties finalised a lease at 18 May. (Tuesday) I didn't hear squat from the real estate agency so contacted them on Friday evening 2) I went to visit the property on the Saturday afternoon, with some plants...

Hi there. Has anyone noticed rents falling? For example in Victoria Point QLD? I've had the PM say: "No interest - drop the rent". a bit of a nuisance really. On the other hand: What are good PM's in Victoria Point? :)

this morning I checked the balances and one of my loan accounts was charged a "QLD Land Title fee 7900" for about $2900. Given I haven't purchased a house / land for about 3 years or refinanced in that time - any one got any idea what this is? I called the bank - they pointed the finger at...

Hi there. My tenants at one property are reporting an issue with Hot water System. They say they are not getting very much hot water out of it before it turns cold.. I've seen it - it's not huge. It's an electric one, stands about waist height - 1200 or so? I suspect it might be...

Hi there. Currently I have 2 3x3 tin sheds on slabs in my back yard. Neither of the slabs was "properly" poured - ie with a stepped up piece for the inside of the shed to stop water seeping under the sides. Currently when it rains the water seeps under the sides of the shed, and then...

anyone got a suit made in KL before (recently) - any recommendations?

I am looking at building in a deck. It is on the second story. The deck has 2 french doors leading out to it. one (left hand side) comes off the current office. The deck is about 6.5m wide and 5.4m deep out from the house. The deck is roofed currently with tin on rafters. The roof is...

Hi there. Clearing out the cupboard to make way for new books - and came accross a stack of API magazines. This would suit someone who wants to swat up on investing in property, to get familiar with terminology and read some inspiring stories. I've read them all and have enjoyed them and...

Hi there. I am wondering if anyone has put thought into whether or not external "retro-fitted" water tanks actually add rental income value, or capital value? Scenario: Existing IP - smallish block of land 3BR, DLUG, Logan area (South East QLD) Added garden, fence - upped the rent to...

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22366375-421,00.html Discusses the gap between the perception and reality of current urban planning practices. The perception is that Aussies have a backyard, outdoor lifestyle with pool & barbie. The reality is new homes are being built to the...

Not really renovating - but still adding value. Mods - feel free to move this to somewhere more appropriate if necessary. Hi there: an interesting story for you. Hopefully some take away lessons for those who are starting out. I am involved in purchasing a PPOR property - which should...

Hi there. Can anyone let me know if there IS a no doc loan (70% or more) that a) pays LMI themselves (or self insures or uninsures) b) has NO declaration of intent - Declaration of intent read: I /we declare that the credit to be provided to me /us by the credit provider is to be...

Hi there. back again. Not quite 6 months, but hey. Been quite busy - interested to see the level of activity on the forums. Some tyrekickers around, but still the same old crew around as well. Here's a scenario - wonder if any of the mortgage brokers would like to see if this is even a...

Hi there. I know I said 6 months moratorium on posting here. redwing was right: I am "always curious" and have some questions. I really put a ban on myself from posting so I wouldn't jeapordise my work situation with internet surfing / posting. I am on hols now though. An update of...

hi there. Can you please put a 6 month hold on my account, or remove it altogether. I find myself spending way too much time here, and like thefirstbruce I am taking action. Thanks - it's been fun. Let you know what happens in 6 months. See ya.

Hi there. In the first quarter 07 I am going to be doing a new flooring + paint reno at our PPOR. EG - new paint scheme throughout (finally painting over the plastered & undercoated patches & new wall, which is about 15 months old!!) And then new lino & carpet. I am in Brisbane North...

Setup: My wife and I are directors of a PTY LTD which is the trustee of the family trust. (HDT, in case you wondered) The trustee was instructed to purchase a property, which it is in the process of doing. Finance is proposed through myself borrowing to purchase special units in the...

Here's an interesting thought that fleetingly crossed my mind. I dropped my car off at the mechanics this morning & he said he was going to sell up in the new year & do something else. Business now consists of the Name, goodwill & Tools, lease on workshop & customer base. Guy's been...

Hi there. I tried searching on this within the forums but got this message: The following words were too common, too short or too long: "thoroughbred, construction" and the only word searched on was "loan" As you can guess I got about a bazillian hits. Anyway - I am getting finance...