Thanks YI

It’s only goin to be listed for a month, that’s why I’m relucant to pay, but I certainly can see the benefit as yes it will be listed in local rags and on the net.

And $350 is small coin when you consider the sale price.

Just figured it was a cost he agents wore to get your business.

Cheers

Darren

Hi Priya,

I feel a little cautious putting forward my thoughts on this one as I've never actually bought a battle axe block, so please note that my comments below are only my opinion, and I can't provide any real firm supporting facts to the comments I've made.

I have a block of land that I have just sub-divided (battle axe) with the existing…[Read more]

Hi Priya,I feel a little cautious putting forward my thoughts on this one as I've never actually bought a battle axe block, so please note that my comments below are only my opinion, and I can't provide any real firm supporting facts to the comments I've made.I have a block of land that I have just sub-divided (battle axe) with the existing house…[Read more]

Glad I came across this post…I've got a similar situation, supposedly 'primed' weatherboards in place awaiting painting (luckly this hasn't been done yet)…painting quotes are starting next week…But in addition to this, I also have the 'Pink' pre-primed balustrading on my verandah awaiting paint.  Does this also need to be sanded prior to…[Read more]

Hi All,I'm in a similar boat, and I don't fancy wasting too much time or money searching for the right accountant.Based on this, can anyone throw a few suggestions out there regarding the types of questions to ask an accountant when you meet for the first time – with the intent being to determine if they 'fit the bill' for my situation…Eg:- How…[Read more]

Thanks for the info all…I'll certainly hit up GJ Gardner…I automatically assumed they'd only build their own designs…upon reflection that's probably a pretty naive assumption…Cheers,Darren

Hi Nick,Last contact I had was Homework Assignment #2 last year…I dare say there's been some well earn't holidays over the festive season which may be why we haven't heard anything…I'm looking forward to it kicking off again this year, especially the networking group that was discussed for all on the program…will be good to hear about how…[Read more]

Hi Brad,I've just started a similar project myself and have to say that if you approach the City Council the right way they are normally more than happy to provide you with the information you need.  Every Council is slightly different, best to talk direct with them.There will normally be a planning/development section within the council, try and…[Read more]

So this is perfectly legal ??What are the requirements, just a Diary entry and the businesses ABN ??Where would I stand if I was investigated – or worse, if the provider completely denied doing the work altogether ??

Thanks Terry…I'll be honest, it still seems like it's a little grey to me, mainly because the nasty 'Fraud' word pops into my mind…Claiming GST when GST was never paid sets off alarm bells…Is there something i'm missing here ??

Can you claim Cash Payments ????I've always been under the impression that you can't, and if you do, you jeopardise the business you received the service from ??I've still got alot to learn about Tax and Benefits, but are you able to elaborate any more on this ??Thanks Terry.Cheers,Darren

>> design

Thanks Adam – I'll download it and give it a go.Anyone else using specific desing software ??

Hmmm…So how do you prove to the bank you have done the sum's without showing them the figures ??Yeah Richard, that's all been calculated…this is the first of many more to come…and I suppose I was expecting a little more from the bank than I actually got…I learn quickly from my mistakes, I would normally have a mentor with me but…[Read more]

Thanks Terry…The Bank know's about my entire plan, and they have known about it from day one (Purchase House needing Reno, Sub-Divide, Build, Sell)…They've got all of the figures that prove I can cover the costs (selling, holding, etc including profits and ROI's for 3 different options)…I've even given them all of the project time frames and…[Read more]

Thanks Dan,I know there's still alot of the finer details to work out, I'll be lining up an Accountant in the new year (based on some of the recommendations from this site).I'm based in Brisbane, and a few have been mentioned in previous posts…if anyone's reading this and know's of another Accountant that specialises in Trusts and Property…[Read more]

Thanks Terry – I've been told that having a few of these structures once the portfolio builds size is a good option…There's so many more questions that I have relating to Trusts, Companies, Trustees, etc…I think I'll do a little more reading first as this might answer some of the common questions I have…Thanks for your input -…[Read more]

Thanks Terry,Paragraph 4 where you’re talking about the $2 Company has thrown a small spanner in the works, I think this is where I’ve hit my current limitation of understanding regarding Companies, Trusts & Trustees.Here’s why…My original Proposed Company/Trust Structure was going to be like this:(I’ve attached a Picture to help explain –

Thanks All…Being new to the PI game I've never really considered using anyone other than the big banks to get finance (just figured they'd be the best to help)…Looks like I need to expand my horizon's a little…so based on this, here's a few Q's to help me learn a little more:1 – What are some of the Pros / Cons of using smaller lenders ??2…[Read more]