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    The Best Tenant Database in Qld

    Could anyone advise me of the best Tenant D/Base system to use in Qld for an investor who only has 3 homes and not a regular tenant turnover..? How should you subscribe and what are the fees/options..? Thanks in advance DP :eek:
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    Unit Rates for Works.....

    I am not sure if this has been done... But it might be time for a revisit.....? Does anyone care to post their knowledge on generic unit rates tradesperson are undertaking works...? I am building a new home... Plastering in Qld Wide Bay My recent discovery is plastering costs range...
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    Cannot connect to IPChat

    I am having difficulties...getting connected to IP Chat My PC had a crash & burn. New H/Disk Since it has been reconfigured I do not get that prompt coming up it just goes straight to IExplorer and doesnt connect. Can anyone provide some advice on what settings I need to alter...
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    Mould on Pine Ply Flooring

    Just a quickie for those experts.. Im looking at tiling over a 15mm plywood floor.... that unfortunately has been exposed to some rain and is now showing signs of black mould on the edges and in ponding areas. This is on a new house being constructed. The builder thinks it will be OK once...
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    Noval Finance for Old Folks

    I have just had a college (elderly gentlman) advise me of a noval method of finance he has undertaken in NZ. He needed to raise some money to service a loan and obtain some cash. He sold his house to an investor who paid him a cash contribution and gave him first mortgage on his own...
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    A New House - The Real Costs?

    Howdy Just thought Id do a wee post to see if anyone is interested. I am actually doing a new house from scratch. Being an Engineer and having a Building License (I havent used for a long time), Im getting to know the tricks of the trade. Because I work full time as an Engineer, Im...
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    Problems with Chat

    Sim I seem to have a wee problem. My Hard Disk crashed and I have had to iinstall a new one. When I go to click on "Go to Chat" I do not get that prompting for d/load the s/ware and therefore cannot make the connection. Can you help? Dave P:confused:
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    Going from One Storey to Two

    Howdy Crew. I have just finished reading the Sunday Mail and read with interest to idea of adding a storey to your House. This is probably one way that people can value add to a PPor or IP. Would anyone who has had experience with this option like to share some comments on: -...
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    Examples of Development Costs

    Lately I have been reading some of the interesting ideas and costs of renovating. I was wondering if anyone would like to share their ideas/experiences on a similar basis doing developments.... Such as Units/New Homes/Commercial Land Costs Building Costs Landscape & Incidentials Costs...
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    Going from Investment Prop to Principal Prop

    We are looking at an option of moving to a town where we have an IP on beachfront which we have rented for 2 years. If we live in it for a coupld of years and then sell could someone advise how the capital gains tax would be calculated...? Thanks DP
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    Mez & GR Finance

    Hi, I am looking at doing a unit/apartment development to abt $5M at Hervey Bay Qld. I would love to talk about the pros and cons of financing developments under this system with experts who have worked in this system. Love to Here From The Wizards either through this forum for the...
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    Loan Structures - Variable & Fixed

    Could someone advise on the pros and cons for mixing up your IP Loans with fixed and variable components? I understand Jans suggestion of setting up your initial IP loans as interest only initially, to help with cashflows and get going. My accountant suggested setting about 1/3 at...
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    Minimum Discretionary Trust Structure

    Hi crew... Just a basic question for Mum and Dad Investor wit one or two kids... I understand setting up a discretionary trust provides better protection against IPs. If Dad is the main breadwinner, who or what should be nominated as the Trustee...? Thanks DaveP:confused:
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    How Good is Rental Property Protection Insurance

    Hi, Could anyone advise me of the the sucess and pitfalls of IP Rental Property Protection Insurances. The insurances I am interested in are: - Not paying Rent Massive damage to IP by tenants I am aware you can seek compensation through RTA and small claims but having an insurer to handle...
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    Capital Gains Tax after 12mnths

    Can someone please advise me if I sell an IP close to 12mnths....Has it got to be 12minths from settlement to date of offer or date I sign the contract accepting the offer or settlement date..?:confused:
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    Security by owner after bank finance

    I am looking at purchasing a house and business combined. The Owner is prepared to leave in about $100K for 3 yrs whilst the bank finances the rest abt $550K. The current owner has requested some form of security for his money... Has anyone got some suggestions...? Would a caveat suffice..?
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