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  1. sailor

    2010 Predictions for Cairns

    Just wondering what people think about the prospects for Cairns in 2010. It has been a bit of a dismal year in 2009 in FNQ for IP's. Many businesses have closed and the renters have moved elsewhere for work. Not a good year for getting tenants. So those that had to --sold. Those that hung on...
  2. sailor

    Where did the last 12 months go?

    Hi everyone, Well I've had a few msgs over the past 12 months...mainly about my conspicuous absence from Somersoft. :o I think I owe a bit of an explanation. I started writing a book with a colleague which took up an enormous amount of time. And then my pooch of 16 years died, on...
  3. sailor

    PI Jokes

    I noticed the "jokes" thread had closed. But I really wanted to share some property investment type jokes, as I think they lift our spirits at times. (No apologies for the pun.)
  4. sailor

    The Book - Publisher/contracts/literary agent

    Gosh, I've missed SS for the past month. Have been writing a book with a colleague, and doing little else but going to the office and travelling for work. So many posts to catch up on...you have all been very busy too. So now that we've been offered publication, I'll have time to catch up...
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    Banks Tell BIG Fibs

    I am soooo over banks this week. Started the refinancing process 3 months ago by contacting my MB -- who has worked hard at making this all happen. Finally Bank A and Bank B said they were ready to settle with Bank C (who's refinancing me). Settlement planned for 30/6/08. Didn't happen. Bank...
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    Reno - Havago!

    I've always been in awe of people like Chrispy et al, who are so adept at doing their own renos. So...I've had a go...got out the Ryobi and after a trip to Bunnings...I made these bookshelves. I've realised that taking the plunge in getting "one's hands on the tools" is a giant leap of faith...
  7. sailor

    Do you have a bookkeeper for your portfolio?

    Not sure if this is the right thread? Sometimes its no wonder I procrastinate at doing all the paperwork involved with my portfolio :(:o...I get so much paper in the mail: bank statements, invoices, PM's monthly statements..it just goes on and on. So I'm thinking of getting a part-time...
  8. sailor

    Innovative reno ideas!

    I just love little innovative ideas that people come up with....so just had to start a thread and get some ideas from others as well. Here's a pic of a really neat way to use stairs for extra storage.
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    Percentage cost of reno vs rent increase

    I've just had 2 units vacated after several year occupancies. Bought both units in the past 2 years, with existing long term tenants. So I decided as neither unit had been painted (and there are some serious peeling problems) or re-curtained (they were falling to bits) in over 10 years, it was...
  10. sailor

    Tracking Labor Govt's Promises...

    Came across this site this morning, where they keep track of the 247 election promises made by the Rudd Govt. So far they've kept 5 of their promises...not too bad given the time frame. http://getup.org.au/promisewatch/policy?value=Finance Interesting promise regarding the release of land to...
  11. sailor

    How to Spot Illegal Building: Buyer Beware Don't Get Caught !

    Thought this was quite relevant, and might be of use to some: National Statistics on Building Faults from Archicentre Inspections Victoria 33% QLD 23% WA 24% NSW 22% SA 43% TAS 30% Archicentre carries out 20,000 inspections annually on homes with illegal building being...
  12. sailor

    http://www.optionetics.com.au/

    These people are offering a free 2-hour seminar in Cairns, and have been advertising on the telly recently. I thought it might be a good way for me to learn about options...does anyone know anything about this? Has anyone tried it? Are they any good?
  13. sailor

    Feb 13th...Sorry Day

    Looks as though some Aboriginal activists are already thinking about being compensated for the Stolen Generation: http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/push-for-sorry-cash/2008/02/13/1202760380240.html But Rudd is claiming parliamentary priviledge to avoid having his national apology used in...
  14. sailor

    Rental unit/house wanted at the Gold Coast

    I have a friend (mid-40's) who is relocating to the Gold Coast (to spend more time with her grandchildren), and will rent out her PPOR in Cairns. She is looking for a rental and she has 2 small shitzu dogs which are elderly and house trained. I just thought if anyone had an IP vacant (either a...
  15. sailor

    So what did Santie bring you for Christmas?

    Santie was v good to us this year. He got me gold and ruby earings and matching neck pendant....very swish from the Toyboy. Toyboy got Binoculars for the Marlin boat he is building and Safari Cologne. The girls got matching beach hats, towels, beach bags and sunscreen. Sailor got a...
  16. sailor

    Early cyclone season?

    Looks like the storms and cyclones might be starting early this year for FNQ. Check out these sites, which indicate heavy cyclonic-type weather for later this week: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ10810.txt...
  17. sailor

    Are we liable for the tenant's curtains?

    Seven months ago we rented out the newly rebuilt unit upstairs. We put in brand new curtains. Tenants took them down and put up their own curtains. Now we find there's a wee leak under the glass sliding door (over which the curtains were hung). Consequently the tenant's curtains are "now ruined...
  18. sailor

    Don't want to wait in the phone queue?

    This arrived in my email today: Banks and airlines take 2.25 minutes, gas companies, managed funds, electricity and insurance companies 1.5 to almost 2.0 minutes to pick up. Fastest, under a minute, are water companies, local councils and universities. Here are the shortcuts to save you lots...
  19. sailor

    Amalgamation of Qld LGA's

    Seems like the Beatie govt was very quick to get this piece of legislation through: http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,22218657-3102,00.html?from=public_rss I wonder what impact this is going to have on our council rates, and other LGA fees and costs? Especially as opposition is...
  20. sailor

    Reverse parking design

    I've trolled Google and can't find what I need, so hoping someone here can help me please. Can't find any designs. The driveway from the gutter to the garage is quite long, and will need to arc around my precious citrus trees close to the garage. So I'm intending to drive straight into the...
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