I’ve been reading this discussion with interest because it has been bugging me too.

I’ve got my mother who is living in a Housing Commission house and on pension – it was without her choice (divorce and the crash in 1990s hasnt helped). I know she’s not the only one BB in the similar situation, but there is a huge lack of housing, services and…[Read more]

Hello beverle,

I don’t have any investments at the moment except those in the shares at the moment (my husband insisted on this – I prefer properties myself).

It is much to the personal preference and comfort, as well as time.

I intend to have enough cash flow so that I don’t have to go work at all (I have two kids with one on way) and my…[Read more]

All this reno stuff being discussed..I was wondering if anyone who have got their properties done at a distance without looking or doing anyting to it? Who do you rely on getting ‘reliable’ information on what is needed to be done, etc? REA or ?

Still seeking a property to buy to start my investment (and fun)…

Cheers

Thanks to all who replied…

I know it is just generalised formula but still I’d like to sort all the ‘formulas’ to see which can work better for me in a ‘flash’…

I found this Positive Cashflow Calculator which is much useful when it comes to calculate most of required stuff, so will work with that for time being till I get used to all the…[Read more]

Thank you Simon for your reply re responses from REAs…

Not in particular difficult for me to make calls, just that it will take almost as twice as long as any average call as I’d need to use Relay Service to relay my messages, etc.

I’ve only got one reply out of 12 emails from yesterday – but still the day is early, smiles…

Considering my…[Read more]

Thank you for your comments…

At least I know there’d be some who can help, etc.

You see, my husband is into the Share Market but I am not as I’ve had an interest in properties as far as I can remember – I even recall loved to go to the display houses and work out which house is best and check out areas, etc. My family regarded me as odd!…[Read more]