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Hi Guys It's been a while since I've been around as I've been focussing on other things in my life. I'm back thinking about property again and am planning to buy the property I'm currently living in in Brissy. Anyway.... I am in the process of working out how to sell my house in Cairns. I...

Hi Guys I just thought I'd say hi and that I'm still alive.:D I just wanted to give you a quick update and fill you in on where I've been and where I'm going! In the last yr I did a few life changing things - took a few deep breaths and jumped into the unknown! - found a man (remember...

Hi guys I am currently investigating options for carpets in the bedrooms for the house I live in, in sunny Mackay. It currently has putrid green carpets from what looks like early 80s :D . I specifically would like carpet (as opposed to polishing the floor boards) because in winter the house is...

Friends I thought I might share with you an email that one of our senior managers has sent around. This gentleman is late 40s, with kids, a lovely guy and a fantastic manager. The company I work for is very health conscious and he was sent along for a general health check as part of the...

Currently I'm in the market for a property in Brisbane - Oxley. I found a property that was worth invesitigating further so I rang the RE Agency. The agent that had the listing was out of the office and her mobile doesn't have voicemail (what the?) - me being a GenXer wanted details now so I...

Hi guys I'm going to brissy this weekend - does anyone know of a cheap (but reputable) car hire company? Work has always organised this for me previously so I'm a tad clueless (pity I can't get work to organise this one ;) ). I have learnt something about cheap airfares now - so I'm getting...

Fellow Forumites I received this as part of the Steve McNight newsletter in my inbox this morning. He is running a one day seminar in Melbourne in June 05 for 6 hrs. Check out the link here "Experts Reveal 18 Key Insights to Buying Profitable Property PLUS... Discover the Proven Way To...

Fellow Forumites :D I write this cos I'm a gutless wench who is trying to not be gutless and by coming out of the closet I'm attempting to widen my personal comfort zone. I used to have preconceived ideas about the type of person who would participate on the whole internet dating scene...

Do you think that some ppl have gone slightly paranoid with the whole terrorist thing???? or am I desensitized? Vibrator shuts down airport link October 4, 2004 oh pleeaasseeeee - don't ppl know they should take out the batteries when travelling ;) Ecogirl

Hi guys My folks have a ppty in Burpengary that has some structural issues that need resolving. They have had a builder look at it but my folks think it should be inspected by an engineer. I was wondering if anyone could give me some contact details for a structural engineer either in...

I found this on the Australian web site - interesting times. the link is at the bottom... Ecogirl Anna Fenech September 17, 2004 LOAN calculators on more than 100 home lender websites have been shut down because they are deliberately misleading customers. ASIC has ordered the...

Hi guys I was just wondering if any of the Townsville forumites would love to get together for a coldie or a coffee whilst I'm down there. It's a great excuse to meet people and have a chat....or I can bring my game of cash flow and we could get together for that if you're interested... Let...

Hi forumites I'm not sure of this has already been discussed - I've only just found it. Check out the latest market analysis from HTW for Nth Qld. It focuses on Crns, Twl and Mky and compares these with the rest of Aust or Bris in certain instances. Nth Qld Analysis July 2004 Ecogirl

Interesting article from the Courier Mail.....I wish they wouldn't print this stuff b'cos now everyone will be buying in these places driving the prices up ;) Main article Ecogirl

Hi guys I was wondering if the following was possible.... I am flying to Townsville to see the family and whilst there I was thinking about flying to Carins for the day to inspect my PPOR that's currently rented out. It's been rented for 12mths and I haven't inspected it yet. Is the cost of...

Hi guys Just thought I'd share my recent musings on life.... In the past 12mths I've been in Darwin I have come to realise that this place is the land of opportunity for those willing to step up to the plate. I see opportunities for businesses around town most weeks because there is so...

I found this in the Aust web site. So there's hope out there for people who have lost $$ to these guys. Full Story Ecogirl

Hi guys My parents have a SMSF with ppty held in trust. They have located a rental house that they would like to purchase (in Qld) but only have half the $ to buy the house. They have approached me to see if I am interested in purchasing half the house. I am setting up a trust to protect all...

Hi guys I wasn't sure where to put this thread. I'm doing an exercise on working out 'true value' thru the Navra 'Rental Reality' scenario. I was wondering if someone could tell me what the average yield (last 10yrs) is for Brighton in Qld. I've seen a property listed for $290k renting...

Ruling against split home loans May 27, 2004 link SPLITTING home loans to claim big tax deductions on investment properties was an illegal tax dodge, the High Court found today. In a unanimous decision, the High Court upheld an appeal by the Australian Taxation Office against a Canberra...