I'd also support Nancy Keeps.  She can be contacted via our website at http://www.propertydivas.com.au/7ProfServ/Professionals.aspx?cmaid=ebf5ce12-4080-4ac9-89db-8dbe30c88374&cmstat=Profall

You can also join ABR or RPData and get the figures online.  Well worth the $$

The only thing I agree with is "Yes"  that I'm over the reno TV shows but as for doing a reno there's nothing like it!!  We've renovated heaps of houses, kids & dogs in tow, so it becomes a family affair.  Kids just love to smash things so throw them a crow bar and step back.  By day I work as an Accountant ….dressed in skirts, makeup & high…[Read more]

It looks like Terry has explained things well for you here but if you're after some more info please visit http://www.propertydivas.com.au/3TaxMang/TaxMan.aspx

Surveyor has been out and re-pegged the area on 23/08/2007.

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Perhaps you could also consider a removal house?  Its a lot of work if you like to renovate but cheaper than a kit home.

Hi JTW,You're game…I don't think we could go through this again with vacant land.  We have others on the go with existing houses which helps with the cashflow, but as all the costs are capitalised on the vacant land its been a huge financial strain.  Will keep this thread going until we have the plans in our hands!!

Just keeping you all up to date we have reached an agreement today with Council that the end of the road will be squared off but will contain the new "T" turn.  This will mean the surveyor will be needed back on site to peg it out again but its better than a rounded culdesac which would cut off any further development.  We'll be retaining 7 acr…[Read more]

If you're looking for a traditional/classic style house then have a look at http://www.harkawayhomes.com.au/

I think my dogs went out in sympathy with you as we now have 10 new little bundles of our own.  Sadly one is now orphaned so must be bottle fed every 2-3 hours.  Oh how I miss sleep!!

Couldn't agree more Milly.More drama's yesterday now that the area is going to be road reserve Council has done another backflip wanting more land at the end of the Street so that they can build a 9m culdesac as per the original DA later if they choose!!  I'm furious about this as the Chief Engineer approved the "T" turn and allowed the…[Read more]

Wow thats terrific news.  I hope you can have at least a few weeks off "work" to enjoy your new bundle.  I imagine your youngest daughter is a "little mother" and just facinated with the new addition.  You'll be keeping John Howard happy anyway, isn't it one kid each and one for the country!  You'll need a bigger home now…..sounds like more ren…[Read more]

Hi Goldcoastgirl,I think you've been very brave making this thread and then keeping us all up to date.  Its not easy to admit when you've made a mistake but I'm sure you'll read the fine print next time!!Every stumble is a chance to learn….

Try contacting Matthew Quinn from Catalyst Property Services, they are based in Adelaide but have branches in each state.Here's the link: http://www.propertydivas.com.au/7ProfServ/Professionals.aspx?cmaid=9698e357-b6ce-4e7c-8f1c-d813757e1b53&cmstat=Profall

Hey Elka, try being the family Accountant!  I get the joy of doing all the family ITR's each year….My folks usually hand over their records on Xmas day……..Hey Merry Christmas!!

Thanks for the kind words JTW!!Yes, if you're after property under $300K then look no further than Ipswich.  HUGE development is already underway with many more planned.  The Ipswich city council is eager to encourage industrial business to the area,  hence employment and people need a roof over their heads.  The area is coming off a very low b…[Read more]

Try contacting Tom Armstrong, they do flat pack kitchens:http://www.propertydivas.com.au/7ProfServ/Professionals.aspx?cmaid=1a5abfe8-7d2e-4172-affd-1247759d1b4c&cmstat=Basic

Hmm not an easy one as I recall us looking at a property in a similar situation.  We were told that they can use telescope camera's to investigate any blockage, but of course if they need to dig it up then from what I understand you'll have to repair any damage they cause.

Hi Vluu,You'll find that Michael Yardney is a member of this forum so perhaps you'll hear from him?He's also written a book titled "How to grow a multi-million dollar property portfolio".  As Raddles said his theory is based around high capital growth property which is usually within a 10klm radius of a major CBD & then drawing down on the…[Read more]