Sonya replied to the topic What would make you switch property managers? in the forum Help Needed! 10 years, 3 months ago
1. Yes, that’s important.
2. Not really, I’m happy with the posted statements.
3. Yes, but I expect the monthly and annual reports will be included in the management agreement
4. Yes and no, I look for best value, not necessarily lowest cost. I will pay a little more for reliability and service.
5. My goodness yes. I have been badly burnt by…[Read more]Sonya started the topic Can I get a loan whilst on leave? in the forum Finance 10 years, 3 months ago
Hi folks,
This is my third post on these forums, and I have been very grateful for the excellent advice thus far. I have one more question I’m hoping a mortgage broker can help with.I am currently on maternity leave and my husband was made redundant from his full time position two months ago. If neither of us are working are we still able to…[Read more]
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Sonya started the topic Sell up and move, or hold onto our properties? in the forum Help Needed! 10 years, 4 months ago
Hi, I have a purely personal dilemma, but I thought I might see if anyone had some thoughts/wisdom I could use when making our decision.
I am in Perth, I moved from Sydney for a two year job position that turned into 7 years and two kids, but I am unhappy here and have always wanted to go back. My husband’s from Perth but has family and friends…[Read more]
Sonya replied to the topic understanding equity in the forum Finance 10 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for your response Kinetic.
I feel a bit silly, but there’s still something fundamental that I’m missing in the concept of using equity to purchase a home. In using equity in lieu of a cash deposit you are in essence still using your own money for a deposit on a house, you’re just “borrowing” from the increased value in your current home to…[Read more]
Sonya started the topic understanding equity in the forum Finance 10 years, 4 months ago
Hello everyone, I am new to these forums and quite new to property investing, and I’m hoping to better understand the principles of equity.
I am 30, currently on maternity leave until mid next year (new baby), and my husband and I have recently received a financial windfall. My husband was made redundant (two days before the delivery!) and we…[Read more]
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