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Yes I also flip between both forums. The changes made to PI earlier in the year were horrid, but its now had a complete face lift and looking very modern and easy to navigate. Well done to both Jan and Steve for providing us with these great FREE forums.

The following is an extract off our website about smoke alarm laws in Qld. Queensland From 1 July 2007, new laws will apply requiring all houses & units to be fitted with a minimum of at least one 9-volt battery-powered smoke alarm. Legislation already exists in Qld providing that...

Hi Guys, We've just added a new document to our website that I thought I'd share with you all: What is an Income Tax Withholding Variation? Income tax legislation provides that in certain special circumstances a taxpayer can apply to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to vary the amount...

I'd also suggest you read his latest book "0 - 260+ Properties in 7 years" which does take the concept a step further and gives examples of how to operate in a changing market. You may need to move to more regional areas or larger established cities, but even then returns are rarely above 8%...

I really do think if you have the determination you can succeed at anything. 10 years ago I found myself single with 2 young children following a divorce and was back to zero, thanks to greedy lawyers in a blink. Five years ago I got the property bug and havn't looked back since. Now I'm...

I thought I'd share with you that Kirsty Dunphey, property investor, is featured in the May 2007 edition of Cosmo magazine. http://www.kirstydunphey.com/gfx/articles2/cosmoapr07/cosmo2.jpg

The following is a link to a document written by Cameron Perry that explains further about borrowing money for Commercial properties: http://www.propertydivas.com.au/EArticles/PDF_Article_Perry%20Financial%20Strategies_1616e4b5-9bbf-4e0b-bd7d-ac23f83d55bdf7c83b82-3b6c-49ed-b68f-041d34b0d757.pdf

I too have recently unsubscribed to the "Hans" spam. I was getting emails about his "secrets" almost every other day and got fed up with it. Have you seen his website..Yuk..its purple with yellow highlighted words which makes it look like spam. That aside though I have read his book "How to...

Hi all, We've just added a new excel spreadsheet to our website that will assist in working out how much your rental property will cost to hold each week. Its a bit too large to upload here but all visitors up until mid May 2007 can download it free...

If you're still taking votes then I'd also suggest Richard Taylor. Here's his contact details: http://www.propertydivas.com.au/7ProfServ/Professionals.aspx?cmaid=3b9d5965-4e9a-4d69-9254-a9dde01786e5&cmstat=Profall

Be careful here as when the property is sold the CGT is also taxed in the highest income earner's name. You'll need to plan to a avoid a nasty tax bill!!

Don't know about the course but a good book to read is "Australian Residential Property Development" by Ron Forlee.

Hi Arwen, Thank you for the link as I've been waiting for the figures to be released. I'm with you GO QUEENSLAND!!!!:D

Hi Lisa, Doing a variation is just like doing a tax return so it really depends on your personal situation of income and rebates. Just a word of caution though the ATO will fine you if you overclaim on the variation so its best to be on the conservative side. You'll also need to do a new...

Yes I agree Alex you'd certainly need a few CF+ IP's to fund this type of lifestyle. My parents are approaching this age group and I mentioned it on the phone to them....my Dad hit the roof! No way was I going to "Put" him in any type of community facility. I've noticed that a lot of people...

If you can't get in to see Dale GG then try Nancy Keep, shes an Accountant and active property investor herself. email: [email protected]

I agree that smoking can cause more damage than pets. The smell gets into the curtains, carpet etc. We get around this by advertising our properties as "Prefer non-smoker" and we also have a clause in the lease that any smokers must go outside. With regular inspections its usually pretty...

For a seminar to only cost $59 then I think there must be a hard sell somewhere?

Thanks BR, I'm still from the old school and read the paper!

Hi Guys, Just been reading an article in today's Sunday Mail about a new development planned for the Gold Coast which will target people in their twilight years, aged 75 - 85 yrs. It's a 135 apartment waterfront resort thats all inclusive; no more electricity, meals, rates, insurance...