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Does anyone know of any good books or other info about developing land in Australia? say turning it into triplexes etc... How did the developers on here learn at the beginning? Cheers, MK

With the newly revealed 12th Doctor, just wondering who's the most popular Doctor with Somersoft-ites! Mine is the 5th Doctor Peter Davison - mild-mannered yet great variation in acting ability, you actually believed the enemies were a real threat (not like today)... Caves of Androzani is the...

I think from last night's total demolition of the Wallabies, it's clear they need a new coach and a new direction. The last 6 years have yielded mediocre results and lowered the profile of rugby in this country. I think Ewen Mckenzie will be the next coach...

Hi guys, have a block of land that am interested in purchasing. Am in Victoria, so due to privacy laws it's not easy getting in contact with the owner though... Does anyone know the next step to identify and get in contact with the owner of a VIC property? I've tried myrp, residex...

Does anyone know of any good property seminars to attend in 2013? I remember in 2011 there was that Destiny Summit convention which I couldn't go to. I thought it was supposed to be held every two years, but it looks like they're not holding it next year...

Whats the general consensus from the pro's looking at fixed rates right now? Is it seriously worth considering fixing for 5 years for around the 5.99% mark?

Hi, My loan is up for renewal. Do I ring the bank to negotiate the terms (want to keep at IO), or do I ask the broker to do it? I thought brokers were for establishing a mortgage, not for renewing one? Thanks guys...

Am looking at moving from QLD to VIC. Can anyone recommend a reputable furniture removal company?

Hey guys, Am thinking of buying some property in Traralgon (Latrobe Valley), 2 hours east of Melbourne. This area is one of Terry Ryder's property hotspots due to the upcoming energy projects there. However with the incoming carbon tax, there is talk of closing the Hazlewood power station...

Hi guys, I bought a property last year and did some minor cosmetic renovations. It is now rented out... Are there any advantages in having the property revalued, but without the intention of doing anything with the additional equity in the short-term? :confused: Or should I just not...

Does anyone know why for houses in Victoria, an online property valuation is unavailable? How do I go about getting an online valuation for Victorian houses?

Does anyone know of a good buyer's agent in regional Victoria?

Has anyone lived through the Brisbane 1974 floods? Could you enlighten us as to how long it took the state to recover, and the scale of damage to property?

Three-quarters of QLD has been declared a disaster zone, and the wave of water is heading straight for Brisbane which is expected to flood worse than in 1974. How badly are QLDs property prices expected to decline? Would anyone like to share their experiences with the 1974 Brisbane flood...

Im an informed investor that has gained most of my knowledge from books and this forum. Are there any seminars in 2011 that would be worth attending for an informed investor (as opposed to a beginner investor)? Are the Margaret Lomas ones recommended? :confused:

Im sick of paying water rates for the tenants every 3 months. It sucks the profit out of the rental house! Is there any way that tenants can pay for their own water usage? My rental is in WA... :mad:

Jan Somers and many others advocate buying an average priced house, holding, refinancing, buy another house, repeat.... Well what if this process was fast-tracked by buying a block of units? Compared to an individual house bought one by one. The way I see it - Pros... greater and more...

Hi guys, The garage floor of my IP is bare concrete. Im thinking of adding a seamless floor to it, in order to tidy it up a bit. Like in the pic : Its pretty expensive though - $1400 for a single car size. But it does look good... From your experience, is it worth the investment...

Should we start a directory of highly regarded Property Managers including their contact details, so everyone doesnt have to sift thru the bad ones first?

Is it worth getting a depreciation schedule done for a house built in 1988? Will I get much back? :confused: