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OK so I have started a thread (or posted a reply); oops don't remember where exactly. How do I see them quickly?

I have some important non-property issues to ask regarding how the legal profession operates in general. I am hoping someone here might direct me to a good active legal forum. I cannot find one on the net. Forum moderator - I know this is not property specific but please let this one get some...

In Vic the stamp duty is less if the property is principle place of residence. I will live there for about 6 months. On the loan app I have said the property is an investment, which it is in the long run as I intend to purchase another within 6 months. Will I get grief down the track from...

Funder pays LMI, borrower pays higher interest as compensation. Is the LMI added to the loan amount (the principle) OR the higher interest paid is in effect the LMI payment? John

Under what circumstances do the lenders check on assets and liabilities. Or do they for these type of loans. Please don't talk about fraud etc. I just want to know. Thanks.

The Vic gov website page "Taxes and Duties" clearly states (under Land Transfers) that: "The purchaser is liable to pay the duty within 3 months of settlement". Now I presume most people pay at settlement when all the monies criss-cross. Is 3 months possible?

I believe 'loan costs' are written off over 5 years. Is LMI treated this way? What if the mortgage providor pays for it? Thanks

I am having trouble determining with a reasonable degree of accuracy the monies required up front. An extreme hypothetical to illustrate the point. Lo Doc loan. If I buy for 500K and valuation is 800K then LVR is below 80% if I am seeking 500K. If valuation is 500K then 95% = 475K. PLUS...