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thanks Alan, as usual you have been very helpful. Really it comes back to one important thing (with regards to setting the reserve) - what is the market value of the property (based upon comparable sales)?? I'll try to not let myself get too swayed by the agent.... Thanks Nick

Good morning one and all, I am in the process of selling my apartment, which is located in NSW. At the moment, we are week 1 into a 4 week campaign, with an Auction scheduled for late April. At the moment on the internet listing for the apartment the agent has recommended to me that we...

Hey Ozmale, I mentioned to Steve that you'd misplaced your video, he said to call him (0418 274 099) and he will resend the video to you. Nick

hahah I agree...I had to make a special effort to save the video to a location where I knew that I wouldn't lose it

Good afternoon all, Last week I engaged the services of Stephen Koelewyn from AusInspect (http://www.ausinspect.com.au/) to do a building and pest inspection plus thermal imaging of a property that my wife and I were thinking of purchasing. I originally found Steve's name on this property...

PP = $850k SD = $33k Legals = $2k Reno costs = $220k Int costs (on 80% LVR from Oct to May at 6%) = $20.5k Total Costs: $1,125,000 ...BEFORE selling agents fees Sale Price: Assume $1.25m. Agents fees (at 2%) = $25k Profit = $100,000. Return on Costs = 8.88% [i.e. $100k/...

Would you care to elaborate? Which prices are marked up, by how much and why - personal experience? Thanks Nick

Dave - are the actual rates that Electricians and Plumbers charge higher or lower than the above rates? Thanks Nick

here is the latest version http://www.archicentre.com.au/images/stories/pdfs/Archicentre-Cost-Guide.pdf

Nice one...I'm going to try and find a more uptodate version of this. We are thinking of an extension and I was contemplating costings...this document is a great start

Good morning one and all, My wife and I are in the process of upgrading our PPOR. One of the options that we are considering is the purchase of a house in Freshwater, Sydney. This house is an original 3 bedroom brick and tile home that will in due course need internal renovations and an...

or you could try this... http://www.simplefit.org/workout.html and get results like this potentially... http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread7663.html I'm keen to try it...

There is an article in the property section of the AFR today saying - Perth stock sub 10,000...things are headed up! I can't find an electronic link to post here - sorry

relax.... http://www.smh.com.au/business/australian-doubt-on-coal-target-20130206-2dyq4.html ''There's a long way to go before [China's] coal demand peaks. It's certainly not going to peak in this five-year plan.''

well done Nathan, stella result. You must be very proud. I remember watching one of Nathans videos on youtube a few years ago where he was driving somewhere like Morree to do a reno on a house that he'd bought over the course of a week or so! talk about Committment! This workload, combined...

personally i've got no idea. However, why don't you pick up the phone and call the town planner and ask him to explain it to you... they are usually very helpful

thats a great story. A few contributors on somersoft continually point out "you can't live in a bank balance"...it seems to me that you personify this, in that you have got on with investing and trying to secure a financial future for yourselves, whilst at the same time not losing sight of...

Hcf yep - I just pre-paid my family insurance until 31st July 2013 with HCF. This cost me $3270 today. If I'd done nothing my premiums for the remainder of this fin year plus next fin year (without the rebate) would have been $4160. Saving about $890...(with simple maths...) For...

agenda - I'd tend to agree with Aaron... if you aren't comfortable with the debt then sell your place before buying. Alan - I'll give you a call about the BA stuff.... thanks for your input. Nick

Agenda - my wife and I are currently living in an apartment in Manly are going through the same dilemma....how to go about upgrading our PPOR???? We are looking to buy in Freshy / North Manly and then sell our apartment in Manly. Risk mitigation - I have finance pre-approved for the new...