WattoetteI am only putting this out there, as it has been mentioned a while ago.Even Steve has had some comments by Media Watch regarding his mentor scheme. Checkout link:http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s1081543.htmI wouldn't go through a mentoring system…..Just do your research and start and you learn along the way. As you are…[Read more]

Hey Richard,Regarding your comment in relation to:Under the Related Parties section of the SIS Act you are unable to rent the property from yourself however as long as Suehe daughter is not a Trustee she will be fine.I would be looking at something like this in a couple of months. I was going to rent out the investment property to myself after it…[Read more]

WJ Hooker,You might be right with regards to 'how deep' the push button tests go……As with the aerosol can, Tools is in the right track…..A good electrical wholesaler / or retailer should have the can. I think I got mine from Haymans Electrical here on the Sunny Coast if I remember…Cheers,

I guess it depends on what your managers do.Mine are content in doing checks on the alarms every quarterly inspection. (Fortunately, they haven't sent me any servicing contractors fees yet?I like scotts post, informing that the oneus relies on tenant, once batteries are replaced. (and actually makes practical sense)In order to check the…[Read more]

ghotib ,I wouldn't be to surprised, and would think that you don't have any obligation to provide any info.I have recently got a building and pest inspection carried out on a Brissie property last week, and was also taken aback from some of the comments mentioned in the report.I witnessed the inspection and also asked any comments / queries I…[Read more]

Hey Jimi,I would be interested.I have just delayed going over there to buy. Allready have one in london, and am keen to buy more.Would like to release equity in current london house before the price falls the predicted 20 – 30 %. (even though some big gurus over there are predicting for and against)Would only look at cash positive due to limited…[Read more]

The Cairns Investor,I have had Laser Surgery done 72 hours ago……………It was something I have been tossing up about as well. I have had glassess from 17 years old, and am now 35. I have predominantly been wearing contacts for all those years, as I played sports and was doing swimming.I went for my post op analysis on Saturday (the day…[Read more]

amaljayaI am looking at doing a subdivide in logan city as well.Currently getting valuation and feasability done.I am thinking of getting town planner involved, which specialise in LCC submission and approvals.If this is your first one, and don't have time to sort it, I would consider very strongly about going through with it by yourself alone.The…[Read more]

Hi Anthony,We have just started using AFA.We have received some great feedback regarding this company, and have been pleaseantly surprised when submitted last tax return.They are very heavily property focused, and are well up to date with the relevant investment vehicles to build up your property empire.They are Active Financial Answers and are…[Read more]

Happyjack72,It would be good to have a crystal ball for this scenario.I have a friend who has a property and the market value on a domestic residential sale would be in the order of $600,000.00. The zone has now recently been modified as MIBA, or Mixed Industry Business Area. This is a more elaborate sounding zoning title, as compared with the…[Read more]