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If I have an approx idea for what it would cost to replace a house today, any rule of thumb as to what the cost would have been to build c. 10 years ago (to esimate the 2.5% capital works depreciation applicable to a c. 10 year old property). I.e. divide by X, what would X be approx? Its Melb...

Hi experts, 1. If (in Victoria) one is contemplating a spousal sale, should one get a PBR ahead of doing this? 2. How long does a PBR take to procure? 3. How much does it cost? 4. Can any accountant prepare it, or is it a specialised field? Cheers.

Hi, Upgrading PPOR currently - and looking at current holdings contemplating what to keep or sell. Anyway one thing which struck my eye was the very poor performance of an IP in St Kilda East over the 6 years of ownership. Bought 2007 -$415k Current Val - $500 - 530k ("estimate" with...

Hi, Does anybody here have any experience with ITSA? More specifically in a situation where you are a primary creditor and ITSA is acting as trustee in bankruptcy of your debtor? Would be keen to chat via if so (via PM or email), have a few questions. Thanks.

Interestingly, Somersoft seems to be a good source of car information, so I thought I'd also give it a go and see what info I can get :) I'm looking to buy a 4WD. My criteria: Needs to be able to tow > 2t (preferably more with a buffer) easily and safely. Downball weight is also...

Maybe I'm childish but this is very, very funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N5OhNplEd4

Hi All, My situation is that I have a "paid off" PPOR from a non-deductible perspective, but against which I have borrowed back up to c. 55% for deposits for my CIPs. The PPOR is not cross collateralised. At some point in the next 18 - 36 months I think I'd like to upgrade the PPOR. The...

Although CIP #3 is a couple of years off yet, as usual, passing the time on realcommercial and the Burgess Rawson monthly auction listing, and thinking of where to go to next..... There are quite a few KFC's, Hungry Jacks etc.. buildings going up for auction as of late. Does anybody here...

Hi, Have a c. 85m2 prime retail premises for lease in Mornington. High pedestrian traffic area with two busy frontages. Former tenant (real estate agent) decided paying his staff or my rent was optional so he's now vacated. Own the place next door which has a strong brand with stores in NSW...

Hi, If anybody has had any dealings with (as a cutomer, vendor, trade creditor or other capacity): Prestige MLS Luxury Real Estate; or Prestige Realty Victoria Could you please PM me. Thank you.

Interesting article. Don't usually see this topic covered much in the mainstream / general media: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wealth/commercial-space-booms-its-a-good-time-to-build-on-the-upturn-in-business-confidence-experts-say/story-e6frgac6-1226032280329

Hi, Two questions for forum members: 1. Has anybody signed up a Multi year lease for their IP? If so details pls. 2. how would people react for a request from potential tenant for a 2 or 3 year lease? In practice how common is this? Thanks.

Hi, Can somebody pls conform something for me. Assume a loan of $X is secured against two properties. Property A gets sold and one does a mortgage search on this property. Assume this search would show the total loan amount which is secured against both properties - and could be in...

Signed up last week. Still subject to a few conditions, including finance. More interesting, and a lot less stressful this time around. Will try and post some details when it goes unconditional in a couple of weeks.

Hi, I will get some (paid for) professional advice on this if this deal does seem to have legs, but at this early stage wondering if anybody has experience with this topic... If I were to exchange contracts for a vacant commercial IP which remained vacant at settlement, obviously not a...

I was just playing around on RE.com and stumbled across this place. What is the demographic like? How has it performed price wise historically? It looks amazing from a lifestyle point of view for a Melbournian - $1.5m seems to get you a canal front place with your own mooring and private quay...

I.e. what are the Toorak / Armadale / Malvern / South Yarra etc.. of Brisbane? Thank you.

This is one of those "anecdotal" posts. As some would know we just bought first CIP in Dec, which settled in Jan. Last two months have had the CIP and a Resi IP both being in the same cycle for all the bills!!! Outcome: $0 banked post bills for two months on the resi. Seriously, fully...

http://www.propertyupdate.com.au/articles/594/1/Terrible-advice-you-should-ignore/Page1.html I just read this. Its really hit home. As a person who has used Metropole before during the years we lived and worked overseas (and who was very happy with their ability to select good...

Hi, Has anybody looked into / used a Company to hold real property, with shares in that Company held by a Trust (ie either an individual trustee or Corporate Trustee)? I.e. rather than buying in a trust directly, putting in the company under the trust - and having the company buy the...