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  1. Mrs Bird

    This property is breathtaking

    Hi everybody, I thought I would show you a home very near where we bought our block of land, that probably is the most beautiful and desirable home I have ever seen. The most ironic thing about it, we would have seriously have considered buying it if we knew it was coming on the market. Our...
  2. Mrs Bird

    What do you think about plunge/endless swim pool?

    We are currently in the process of designing our new PPOR and Mr Bird has this 'brilliant idea' of putting in a small type of pool. The architect needs to submit the design of the pool with the landscape plans. Although I love the idea of a pool, all I can see is the danger it poses as we have a...
  3. Mrs Bird

    An Auction before an Auction?

    Hi Everybody, Has anybody been to a mini auction, weeks before the house is to be auctioned as advertised. We are attending one at the agents office and find this totally unexpected. What should we look out for? Has anybody had experienced with this? Kind Regards Mrs Bird
  4. Mrs Bird

    Air Conditioner/heating problems

    Hi everybody, This has been a long drawn out affair but hopefully the end is near. When we moved into our PPOR, we had central heating installed. At the same time, we decided to install central refrigerated cooling as well. The building company put both units through the same vents. The...
  5. Mrs Bird

    I was not allowed to give kudos

    Hi everybody, Quick question, when I tried to give a poster Kudos, on the screen came up that I couldnt give ******** kudos because I had to share them around. I am very selective about who I give Kudos to and do not give it to the same people, or at least not that I am aware of. Why...
  6. Mrs Bird

    Endowment Warrants

    Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anybody has used this type of investment as part of a share portfolio? Would somebody be able to comment on the pros and cons of this type of investment. I understand it is a long term investment strategy therefore money you have is tied up for 6-10 years. It...
  7. Mrs Bird

    Was this a realistic valuation?

    Hi All, My neighbour needed a valuation for his rental property which is next door to our PPOR. I told him the sale price of other properties that were sold near our street and other valuations that other neighbours had received by banks. Price range between 600k-710k for these other...
  8. Mrs Bird

    The inexperienced Property Developer

    Hi Everyone, I have just exhausted myself after literally going through all threads on property development on the forum. May I highly recommend this exercise for all those interested because some of the posts, particularly by Kristine, Michael Yardney Joanna k ,Sunstone...just to name a...
  9. Mrs Bird

    Deny receipt

    Hi Every one When you open a pm, next to it it has in small read writing, deny receipt. What does this mean? If it means that you dont want the person who sent it to know that you have read it? If that was the case, when you go to you pm tracking page, would it show that it hasnt been...
  10. Mrs Bird

    The Block 2...In Sydney again, Not Fair!

    Hi Everyone, Look at this article I found about the Block 2 http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/26/1072308681333.html?from=storyrhs I thought it was suppose to be in Melbourne... Brighton. I am absolutely hooked on the show and had already arranged with a few girlfriends to go...
  11. Mrs Bird

    What type of IP is best to buy now.

    Hi Everyone, This poll can allow you to pick as many options as you wish. At the moment I am torn between so many different types of IP's. With all the hype about positive CF properties, I have been searching the net but do not feel comftable buying interstate or regional. Then I...
  12. Mrs Bird

    1 year on the forum and I still cant quote

    Dear Everyone, Such a riduculous question but how do you do quotes when you post? I have tried everything but the quote text box comes up in the left hand corner of my screen therefore I cannot cut and paste. I am not overly confidant on the computer so I need alot of guidance. Thanks...
  13. Mrs Bird

    The thread that motivated you to join the forum

    Hi Everyone, I often wonder what motivates or inspires a person to join this forum in the first place. There are many threads that are inspirational, moving or just entertaining but there will always be one that stands out in the crowd that you can never forget. Im interested to find out...
  14. Mrs Bird

    Private Schools

    Hi Everybody, Just thought I would get a general overview of what you thought about sending kids to Private schools. Do people think it is a terrible waste of money or the most important thing in your life. Mrs Bird
  15. Mrs Bird

    Urgent...help needed, agent did not take deposit.

    Hi Everyone, I need advise urgently for a friend of mine who is absolutely beside herself and feels 'financially' vulunerable to these people. Facts... Contract for the sale of her house was signed and settlement date was for early May. During this time before settlement, the agent...
  16. Mrs Bird

    AUCTION...Melbourne's house buying guide

    Hi everyone, The Herald Sun's Auction Magazine is out now. Invaluable resouce to have if you dont already. Includes... 15,000 auction results im Melbourne. Median price for each suburb for the last 2 years. Brief outline on each location. Price $9.99 Mrs Bird
  17. Mrs Bird

    Indian cooking smells

    Hi everyone, Our property has just been rented out to an Indian family. We are quite relieved because the property had remained vacant for 2 months. The problem is the strong cooking smells from the herbs and spices used in Indian food. I have been in houses before that have this...
  18. Mrs Bird

    Inside Information

    Hi Everyone, As I have no contacts at all, this forum is my only resource available. The information I am after concerns the Edgewater estate in Footscray Melbourne. We have been looking at some of the magnificent houses along Skyline Drive for Sale, all with the best views in Melbourne...
  19. Mrs Bird

    Suggestions for colour combinations

    Hi Everyone! Don't mean to lazy here, but has anyone got some great laminex combinations/colours for a farm house kitchen? As much as I would love granite tops, glass splasbacks etc this is not practical. If I could get some Colour combinations for the doors and benchtop this would be...
  20. Mrs Bird

    Dockland apartments to become housing commission homes?

    Hi everyone, Reading and hearing alarming news about the glut of inner city apartments at the docklands and southbank, do you think that some investors might be desperate to rent out their long term vacant unit to the Housing Commission? Could one day, a few of these fantastic located...
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