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    When the house is SOLD, how is the money allocated?[conv/bank?]

    Hello, I can't answer this for a friend... even though I did some googling as I still haven't sold one yet. He and his partner want to use some of their money for 'other stuff'[dunno] after their house is sold. So how is the money allocated. by the bank? conveyancer? the seller...
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    Best forums for franchising information?

    Just chasing a forum that has some good traffic on a day to day basis and some valuable information. Any help greatly appreciated
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    1976 house, rent it out/or sell/depreciation questions please

    Hello, I've finished up a reno[for a bit of a learning curve] and I would like to rent it out now[going from ppor to investment] but because of the age of the house 1976, is it worth renting out [around 320-340 per week market] or sell it off [increase in value won't be that strong] I...
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    Cheapest loan for 2-3 years

    Chasing the 'cheapest' possible loan.. that will be payed back within 3 years. Situation : 280k borrow Need the lowest % rate, along with the lowest total figure at payout within 3 years. I've seen quite a few products available around 4.96%, but hoping someone has taken out something...
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    Info from anyone who's been to Orlando/Universal/Disn etc

    Hello, I'm venturing back through the states and among the stops will be Orlando... I EXPECTED this to be around 4-5 days max. But after going through the maps and the theme parks, this could be a LOT longer. I am searching for feedback from people who have travelled there, how they...
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    Information required - Coombabah/Oxenford

    Having been looking at purchasing an IP on or around the gold coast recently[Primarily because of my love of the area] Looked at Coomera/Helensvale, but whilst doing some online observation before I head there, I've spotted some cheaper areas in Coombabah and Oxenford. Can anyone comment on...
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    [wa] $2000 rebate for 1st homebuyers question

    Hello, Just trying to help a friend out and I can't find out details on whether the 2k applies to people building from the ground up ie house and land purchase. Their agent has said they will get the 2k... another agent who a friend purchased off just recently said "only applies if the house...
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    why is there a wait for title when buying land?

    sorry... probably easy question, but i couldn't answer it very well to a couple of friends. "well, if i buy it's mine! why do i have to wait a few weeks"
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    shadow mortgage?

    any chance someone has had some experience with a shadow? and/or can enlighten me on the specifics... i've done a google search, but it keeps sending me to mortgage websites without additional information. i was looking at in context of a car loan for work....??? trying to go...
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    Purchasing a newsagency...help, please.

    Hello, After much thought, a few chocolate bars, 20 overs... I've started looking at purchasing a newsagency. By chance, has anyone here owned one/ or does still own one? I'm looking at a new developing area and have no idea how to go about doing my research on this[completely opposite to my...
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    Getting partner into investing.. 'has about 40k'

    I would like to get the other half into investing.. She just finished uni, so she's more about paying off all those hecs fees and consolidating the credit cards. So after that.. she'll have around 40k to play with from a loan standpoint. Do I get her to put a deposit on a block with a long...
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    Analysing the value of a business [HELP]

    There are quite a number of well informed business owners.. and I have a question; Is there a formula/quideline/magic trick on figuring out the value of a business. Field : Electrical Turnover : 5.2m Gross Profit : 1.2m stock holding : 800k business has been around 10+ years...
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    Reticulation.. total cost? Help.

    Hello Guys, I'm having a hard time figuring out how much I should be paying for getting a full front yard reticulation done. I asked for a "basic setup". I just wanted the plants across the bedroom windows[2 windows] watered, a possible small feature watered in the middle of the front yard...
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    Work keep underpaying/forgetting/missing pay.. need help

    I require help, from a legal standpoint, in regards to what I can and can't do with my employer. They have made a massive habit of underpaying people, forgetting to pay people, finding excuses in regards to missed pays and not holding anyone accountable. I am sure sooner or later someone...
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    Selling...with furniture for profit.

    My apologies if this is in the wrong section. Over the last few weeks, I've spoken to a number of people who are looking to buy and/or have bought only not to have any money for furniture/tv/fridge et all. Was debating whether there may be benefit to sell property -pretty much - fully...
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    [wa] land prices falling... ???

    sorry about the slightly deceptive title ;) essentially.. what i am getting as i'm receiving quite a bit of email/phone correspondence from agents looking to sell me land at reduced prices. i've been looking outside of mandurah/bunbury etc and all of a sudden, people are dropping their...
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    debating buying a block south from perth..

    need some advice whether areas around bunbury, mandurah et all are still a worthwhile investment since the market has stabilised? block is 200k for options a)750m2 or b)just on 800m2 if i were to build .. let's say 133k + 200k for block.. similar size and build are 'selling' for 420-480...
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    HECS/Salary Sacrifice/the 'tax risks'??

    A friend - nurse working in the government sector - enquired about her salary sac opportunities as they seem quite broad and enticing... but as she decided wow.. do i buy a car, put it towards her mortage et all the speaker said "people with hec debts watch out, speak to your accountants"...
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    Setting up a business in the US as an aussie...?

    Can anyone provide some insight? Perhaps someone here has a business or two over there... just looking at the legal/tax aspects of it and how an individual from Australia can go about establishing a business without being attacked by the US government:D
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    Settlement companies[WA] ??

    Hi Guys, Just trying to establish a figure and some names for a 'good' settlement agency in WA. I believe it's around $500-750?? Any help greatly appreciated. Perth metro area FYI
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