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Hi guys Can someone recommend an interior designer that knows their stuff? I'm designing the PPOR at the moment (exciting!) and want to get a pro involved when it comes to colour selection, especially internally. Thanks

Hi everyone After a frantic morning yesterday :eek: our beautiful baby girl was delivered. Baby Zoe. :) What was a planned event ended up in a mad rush to the hospital at 4am, ran every red light and sped all the way. Labour was 20 minutes. Any later and well you can tell what would have...

Well, Glen Eira is the first cab off the rank. Changes to their planning scheme begins next week (15th). Basically what this means is that any applications received after this date will be based upon the scheme (see attachment). Height restrictions, rear setbacks and the number of dwellings...

Hey guys, This is one of my newest developments which is about to commence. It’s a 4 townhouse/unit development – 2 townhouses and 2 single story units located in a decent suburb of Melbourne. As a result it will have a pretty good finish. Last week the existing house was demolished so it is...

Hi guys, As many SS formites are looking at developing I thought it may be a good idea to start a thread on how to source the right properties, mitigate risk and of course to achieve the best outcome. Feasibility Attention to detail is the key between a profitable development and a...

Hi Guys, I received my VCAT hearing date today for my 4 unit development. The current wait time is now 7 months for those that want to know. Mine was lodged in December and a date has been set for July. So the wait time has reduced from 10 months from earlier on in the year. Still a bloody...

Hi all, This is my latest development with construction beginning next week. I’ll be building three 2 bedroom units. At the moment it’s vacant land (corner block) located in one of the subdivisions in Epping Victoria. I bought it in January this year and just settled a few days ago. It...

Hi all, I thought I’d share the details of my recently finished unit development (Dec 2012) with all fellow forum members. You will see below that a development of this size would be financially doable by most investors. The property (located at Gippsland) was purchased as vacant land in 2011...

Wondering if the brokers can provide some details for the below situation of a client of mine: Property $2,000,000 (2 resi properties - Melbourne metro) Income $60,000 (rental from the 2 properties owned) No dependents, married Age 65 No mortgage/loans etc Wanting to set up a LOC...

I have some units just built and want to furnish them in order to sell. Can someone recommend a company or two that will provide furniture hire? Thanks Oscar

I'm knocking down a house in the northern suburbs in Melbourne. Can someone recommend a demolition contractor? Thanks in advance

Hi all, just a quick one. I received my individual tax assessments back - finally. The accountant's away for a couple of weeks so I can't get in contact with him. My question is whether you can roll over say 2008's loss as a deduction for the 2009 financial year? Seems to me the ATO has made a...

Hi all, I need to arrange a deposit bond for a vacant block of land. Can someone recommend/suggest a reputable company or two?

Are there any lenders that will lend lo doc commercial on a vacant block of land? The land comes with permits to build storage sheds as well. It's in regional VIC. What sort of LVR would be achievable? Thanks in advance

Hi all, I had a purchaser pull out of a contract today. He provided a letter from their broker stating that finance could not be obtained. The funny thing is the purchaser sent me his pre-approval from the financier (Collins Securities) 2 weeks ago. Can the purchaser back out in this...

Hi All As the subject states, has anyone used "Homes Now" to build? If so, can you share your experiences, both good and bad.

Guys, how is the market for established 3-4 bedroom homes traveling in this area? I have a property there which I'm thinking about selling.

Guys, I have a deal turn sour and i'm hoping someone can shed some light. I purchased a couple of vacant blocks a year ago. Settlement due early next year. I had sent them 3 faxes (Nov 08, Dec 08 and Feb 09) requesting to be let out. No news whatsoever. I then decide to keep the blocks as i...

Hope you guys can get into the link below. Harry Dent is probably the best in his field. Calls many things correct - though it's silly to expect him to be correct all the time. The below newsletter i believe is spot on. Time wise he may be a little off - time will tell. Enjoy :)...

Who here has been viewing the Euro 2008 Soccer Tournament? I still haven't slept after watching the Turks do it again - for the third time! For 3 games in a row they have turned a deficit into a win late in each game and progress through - now to the semi's. This morning they copped a goal in...