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So our leases for IPs in QLD are expiring in a couple of months, agent asks we what I want to do. One of them we are considering selling and another we are looking at doing a reno on. So I say let's roll them over onto periodic for now, assuming the 1 month notice clause either way would still...

Every year we come home from Xmas, and every year - for the last few years anyway - I review my super statement to see that the fund (Mercer Growth) has done nothing. The last couple of years it has actually gone backwards, and for the last 5 years the average return was -1.0% p.a. I haven't...

Hi folks, I hope this is the right place for this, if not then pls move it mods. We're currently home in Melb for a few weeks over the festive season and we have decided to stop paying storage fees on our items here that we aren’t using, so we are selling them. A lot of the items are in near...

Hi Folks, Does anyone know of an Oz licensed practicing solicitor here in Singapore? Perhaps an Oz solicitor you may know who got their license down there but is currently practicing up here? I'm seeking their autograph for some QLD mortgage docs that I'll soon be receiving. Thanks!

We have an IP in Moorooka that we bought in 07, block is 810 sqm with a 3 bedroom house towards the front part of the it, with quite a large back yard. We bought the property with a view of eventually developing it to build several units. This is not possible at the moment as it is only zoned as...

Anyone else read this today? Thoughts? http://propertyupdate.com.au/brisbanes-growth-spurt-will-outpace-the-rest-of-world/ Referencing the source article here: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/growth-spurt-puts-brisbane-on-top-of-the-world-20120131-1qr72.html

What are peoples thoughts on this? Has anyone done it? They've been around for a while as investment vehicles but I can't say I've been sold on the concept; owning a small piece of concrete slab in the sky...

Currently considering a renovation (extension) for an IP in Brisbane, first reno I've considered so it's all fairly new to me. Can anyone recommend a Renos for Dummies guide, either particular threads on this forum, or ebooks, or any other publication that would help to explain to a reno n00b...

Hi, I'm looking for feedback from people who have completed MBA's in Oz, either with Oz based universities or overseas unis who have campuses/courses in Oz. Keen to hear: Which uni they went to How long in the workforce before doing the MBA Motivation for doing the MBA Full time / part time...

Hi, I'm looking for a Designer/Draftsperson/Architect in Brisbane who can draw up some floor and elevation plans for a renovation on a house in Kelvin Grove. I have MS Powerpoint knock ups of some reno options that I have in mind but would like to discuss with someone experienced in building...

I'm exploring the feasibility of doing a raise and dig reno for a property in Brisbane. Current attributes are a one bedroom, single storey house with no off street parking. Would like to bring it up to something like this, two bedrooms or maybe two + study, double storey with on site...

After 7 years of using the same PM in SEQ I recently terminated our agreement on the following (non-exhaustive) grounds: Underpaying of rent for the last 3 consecutive years to the tune of thousands of dollars Overcharging of levies/rates payments, combining hers with ours and charging us...

Hi folks, I'm looking for a professional, value for money PM in Brisbane who can manage a few properties in Moorooka and Kelvin Grove, with the sole PM managing all properties. Thanks!

Hi all, PM contacted me recently to advise that one of our side fences in Brisbane needs to be replaced as it has collapsed due to posts falling over from extensive white ant damage. Fence length is roughly 40-45 meters. She has sourced quotes for new fences from two different providers, one...

Hi all, I'm keen to understand what factors do people consider when evaluating what investment property to buy? And what priority or weighting would people give to the different factors? Off the top of my head I'm guessing the following but would be keen to hear from others: Growth rates...

Hi all, A few years ago my wife and I were keen to invest in property, however we weren't really sure where to invest, until I read Real Estate Riches by Dolf De Roos, where the following 2 areas caught my attention on pages 52-53 In Australia, there is a lot of internal migration to the...

I received this email today and thought it would be worthwhile to discuss its merits. It's targetted towards Britain but it's probably applicable to most western democratic economies: Would this work in reality? I'm not so sure. 1) Replacing all over 50's with a younger workforce sounds...

"Global" tax for Aussies from July 1 Couldn't find this posted anywhere on this board but thought it would interesting to share and discuss, particularly for expats like myself. There hasn't been much noise made about it, but it seems that as part of tax reforms under the new Budget that was...

Hi all, I was watching Peter's latest seminar on his website and he made the following statement (para-phrased) regarding interest rates: "We are currently still below the average interest rate in Oz over the last 50 years of about 9% and on the balance of probabilities interest rates will...

Hi, We've just had a town planner provide feedback on a property we recently secured in Brisbane (2 lots, 1 title) to see if the 809 m2 block could be sub-divided, if the existing house could be removed in the future, etc. The results of the findings were positive, however they have suggested...