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    borrowing $30k at 10% for 10 months

    Sorry to hear you didn't grab a bargain lizzie but good to know you're still smiling. I'm still hunting around for a place myself, unfortunately the two I have been really interested in have been sold above what I was willing to pay. I'll be checking out...
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    borrowing $30k at 10% for 10 months

    Good luck Lizzie, I might be watching (attending but definitely not bidding anyway) the same auction although it could be any of these: http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=106249530&f=30&p=30&t=auc&ty=a-res&fmt=&header=&cc=&u=&c=71775703&s=nsw&snf=rbs&tm=1265684256...
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    Jesmond- Need Your Help!!!

    I've looked at this property with a friend who was interested. All I can say is, poor kids. It's a disgrace, and I have been a Uni student living in the area who has seen a fair bit of the ups and downs.
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    Cleaning Grout

    Agreed with Brij, although don't be confused, there's not much "natural" about bicard & vinegar. That said, it's worth a go as it's pretty cheap and often effective :)
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    Acai berry

    In terms of being good for you, probably. And if it's nice to eat, well good. In terms of being a miracle, it's pretty unlikely.
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    Changes tabled in Henry Tax review

    Hehe, talk about sensationalist BlueCard. It's saying people who own dozens of houses should be taxed higher than those who have zero savings and who are forced to spend most of their wage on kids, bills, etc.
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    > 70% LVR for Karratha IP via new SMSF?

    You'll save money on gutters in Karratha - no house has them! Karratha is a bit of a hit or miss I'd think. Mind you, at $1000 a week rent for a 3 bedder, it's not to be excluded.
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    Muswellbrook

    Stay away from Wollombi St. There are ghetto areas of Mus. The nicer areas are up behind the new Aldi, and in the 'wine estates' (eg. Cabernet st) on the other side of town up towards.. well, north Muswellbrook.
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    "Offers over..." How do I negotiate price??

    No idea, I saw a good place the other week that was offers over $400k, and it sold for $420k. Would've thought a sensible offer would be $400,001.
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    My google ranking sucks

    Most of these ideas are good ones. The best things you can do are have good quality content that contains your key words. Based on SEO work I have done previously, you should probably have your location and photography as your main catch. One thing that I like to do is to share links, as...
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    Common situation - what's the best approach?

    Gone before I even had a chance to make an offer: http://www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=2008174346
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    Common situation - what's the best approach?

    Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate them. Should things go to plan I'll be going down the path of offer and "meet half way" following a building inspection.
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    Timing!

    Timing can be everything! Just the other week I was talking to an owner and had to duck off to another house, but they were going on and on about nothing and I was keen to get away - but then the conversation started to go towards their dissatisfaction with the REA, how they were keen to sell...
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    Common situation - what's the best approach?

    Hi all, I've been on the house hunting scene for a little while now, and this situation is starting to arise more and more. I'm after what you would do or how you would approach the problem! The picture is, you inspect a house which needs work but which is suited on a good enough location to...
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    Rich Dad 2009

    In an effort to get both sides to a story, try http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html
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    Website building software?

    Use wordpress. Very very easy to use as a CMS. Opensource and freeee :)
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    electric bikes

    I have been riding one of these: www.electric-bike.com.au for quite a few months now. Originally as a bit of fun, but with the rechargeable strapped on I can get about all over the place pretty easily. Very enjoyable, I'd recommend one. I believe a local council in the ACT has bought a bunch...
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    FHB in Newcastle

    Will there be a solution to the rental nightmare that goes on at the moment? Seems there's just not enough for how many people want to be here. The University goes from strength to strength especially with international students. When will rental vacancies go above 1%?
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    FHB in Newcastle

    Good comments Propertunity & Simon... The one thing I didn't mention but was thinking about today is that student accommodation in the immediate or very close vicinity to Uni is very rentable on a per room basis. This means that you'll be able attract a real premium based on the worth of...
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    FHB in Newcastle

    I am in a similar situation and am looking for my first house and PPoR. Haven't quite decided what I'm after but I am currently in Lambton having rented in Jesmond and Hamilton have found all three to be good. Lambton is quiet and more mum & dad types, Jesmond quiet but more er.. odd types...
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