Sonya replied to the topic What would make you switch property managers? in the forum Help Needed! 10 years, 4 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, 4 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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