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pretty funny situation - but on a serious note...this could potentially payoff for somebody? At $80k, even at the claimed 20,000 buyers so far and growing, thats almost $200k in revenue....though it will likely die down fast...could this be a quick buck for some risk taker? :D:D...

I'm not sure if anyone is in the same boat? I started my property investment journey in 2009 and have done quite well for myself over the years; mainly off the back of a very stagnant market. As a self confessed property 'addict', I'd spend countless hours each day nitpicking at deals and...

Interesting and surprising public display of patriotism and defiancy unfolding at the moment. Hong Kong has changed very dramatically since 97 and anti-mainlander sentiment has been increasing ever since to an evident boiling point. As a Cantonese person, I definitely understand the...

Hi all, Today I received a parking fine and yep I was in the wrong - paid it already without a whinge.. but it got me thinking - does getting booked mean you can essentially leave your car there for the rest of the day without any consequence? I believe after a long while they will tow the...

Though many of us would like to deny it, and the rest of us choose to ignore it, I think the evidence is clear; Sydney is getting completely out of hand and I am finding even seasoned investors making excuses as to how this or that property in the sticks represents good value for money when...

Hi all, I own a property in my own name which I am planning to "move" into with my partner (not defacto, not married) Can I have her sign a tenancy agreement for a nominated amount of rent and claim it as an investment for taxation purposes etc? She will be paying the nominated amount of rent...

Any ideas on whats going happen in the next 2 months? doing some travelling to the US in August wanted to know if I should cash in now or later! Thanks

Hi all, might be a bit of a noob question but I have an ip with LMI attached to it and would like to top up the loan for another purchase when I bought the property it was for $380k with 10% deposit now its probably worth around $480k would there be any implications if I were to top up...

I certainly don't! Wasn't even born then...still fascinating to look back and think how times have changed.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR1CU8NjGW0&feature=related

Hi again! Anyone have any experience with this? What are your thoughts in taking this on? A pm wants to put my property up to the Department of Immigration to lease to access services at a pretty decent rent rate for refugees. Inspections will take place every 6 weeks from the department of...

http://www.redbubble.com/people/lostsheep007/works/1566737-i-climbed-mt-druitt?p=t-shirt :D:D:D

pretty pissed off actually... Had a bunch of frantic missed calls and messages from my PM this morning telling me "a lot of water" was leaking underneath the kitchen sink into the cupboards... I thought it was pretty serious so did not object to a plumber going out...anyway spoke to the...

Hi all, Just wanted to get some OPINIONS on if and when there will be further rate cuts and whether banks will likely pass these on in the form of fixed rates? I have been wanting to pull the trigger to fix on all the properties I have for a while now but a little voice in my head keeps...

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone knows of a CHEAP painter in the logan area? I have a 4 bed lowset besser brick house that requires the brand new internal cornices to be painted ONLY....small job maybe 1/2 - 1 day only.... walls and ceiling are white so just white again I suppose to...

went to auction on saturday and picked up this for $233000 under mortgagee repo http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-loganlea-110823547 still umming and ahhing about the purchase as it was pretty much on impulse and gut feeling! Rent appraisal around $350 a week...Downsides is...

http://freshome.com/2012/04/29/residence-in-australia-completely-designed-in-white/ :confused::confused::confused:

http://www.thequay.com.au/overview.aspx - most have been sold already and I hear rumours of agents charging $10k deposits just for inspections! http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/rates-cut-sparks-150m-harry-triguboff-buying-spree/story-fn9656lz-1226351350730 - highrise harry...

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/abs-figures-show-australia-s-housing-price-bubble-is-bursting-steve-keen/2012050254514 just read this recent article by the legendary steve keen kudos to him though - if he sticks to his guns long enough he probably will be right one day :D

http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/chinese-builders-erect-30-story-building-in-15-days-20120115/ Quite an interesting idea - I think if Australia decides to deregulate building codes and lax approval processes, something like this could really take off here! Would definetly take some...

Hi guys, changing fence from asbestos to colorbond in an ip and wondering what color would you choose? Initially I wanted to go for cottage green as i have this at my place and it has lasted 10 years and still looks brand new, but the fencer has suggested primrose or cream color which...