I'm going with yikes too!

If they have cleaned up (and have small children) I am guessing that they are not the cause.

Is it possible that something has crawled under the house and died? I know in Vic people have possums crawl into their roofs etc and I know it is gross, but you don't just get maggots.

Do they have cats? Hot weather and fish cat food don't mix……

Good luck with this one, please let us know how you go and if the cause is found.

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Property development is not 9-5! So I can make time if I am passionate about something

Yep totally slack, I should be a billionaire by now lol.

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This has been a very interesting thread.

Increasing stock is an issue in itself. I'm not sure where you live but if you have ever had to get something approved by a local council it is on the watching grass grow level of speed. Our three unit development took 18 mths to complete. 3 new dwellings, 18 mths.

The time frame for introducing new stock into the market is very long. In one way there are good reasons for this. Adhering to building codes and consultation with neighbors, ensuring that buildings fit within schemes etc so that neighborhoods are not overcrowded, overshadowed and not full of buildings ready to fall down.

I am hugely passionate about trying to supply low cost housing. Yeah I need to make money off it so I can buy food for me and my kids and have the power on so I can cook dinner etc. You know greedy things like that That's why I'll keep trying to build houses/units/apartments/shop top apartments anything that is practical and habitable.

There are plenty of countries where corruption and deceit get dwellings built that are a hazard to the occupants to I would consider us lucky in that respect.

But the time line is huge.

Developers are competing, trying to get land that people want to live on. Supply and demand. Price goes up.

And once again it comes down to transport and jobs. The Victorian Govt is sitting on $450mil worth of land set aside for future release. There is nothing there. Paddocks. No water or power or gas. Wanna live there? What developer is going to develop it tomorrow to provide more housing when they would not get any sales and go broke trying to build it.

The private rental market does need some work. Private landlords often don't know how their tenant is going if they live interstate and rely on the agent. This makes it hard for the tenant to voice concerns.

As far as your landlord getting an agent, they may have been really old or had some medical condition. You may have been paying under market rent and they may not have been meeting any of their costs. It is pretty hard to get a straight answer to anyones satisfaction in these cases.

I think it is great that you have posted this and  many other threads. Become active, listen and learn. Not everything is cut and dried. This is why we elect officials and have debate and lobbying and the right to send letters to politicians and the like. We live in a very lucky (often pretty hard work to get that luck) country and Wynyard you have as good a chance as anyone here to make a go of your life and buying a house.

I would consider the people around you. Are you talking about property/money with people who are frightened of it or have none, you get a very different response from different people. Stick around and keep trying to make your hopes and dreams come true. You are the only one who can get it done.

Good luck

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Hi all,

I particularly liked the link I picked up off another thread, which is all about how Carly Crutchfield is a Scientologist and is raising money to fund activities.

Hey, anyone can have their religion, it is just interesting to get more perspective on her investment information and who she is as a person and as the head of a corporation.

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Wynyrd,

That is not a direct quote from the Demographia study, just journalism.

I have read through the other post you have put on other threads and honestly it seems like u are just waiting in hope for some one to hand to a nice house in a thriving area. Aint gonna happen.

You need to get up, stop worrying about what "the market" is doing and make an active choice to change your own life.

I'd like to meet any investor from this site who just got handed multiple properties (or even one) I think they would be thin on the ground.

As for your comments about Egypt, that really shows me how immature you must be. People rebel as there is genuine problems such as no food, high crime and corrupt officials, and limited choice.

I see no parallels between Australia, being the land of choice and opportunity and Egypt where at the moment there is none.

Get up and get going. This is as much of a hand out as you are going to get. YOU are the only person who can change your life. I can't come over to you and hold your hand and buy you a house. You need to go out there and take what opportunity there is in your life.

I really hope in 6 mths time you are not still on here complaining because that will really tell me and everyone else that you are not interested in changing your life.

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Hi minichick,

I'd have a good think about either using a different picture at the start or getting another one taken of the front of the house. The first thing I thought was 'that's a 5 bdrm house?' Due to the smaller entry way/front of house think about having just a photo side on or use one of the other photos as the first photo the buyers see.

The rug idea is a good one as is plenty of fresh flowers especially in the kitchen and on the kitchen table.

There is a lot of cream going on and you just want to get a little bit of colour in there to draw peoples eyes.

For opens pack all the bathroom stuff away in the cupboard and put a brand new bath mat on the bath or floor. Make sure the house is a clean as it can get, even if it means getting down on ur hands and knees and scrubbing skirting and whatever. Clean all the light fittings and dust everywhere, especially as you have tiles.

Good luck, please let us know how you get on.

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Hi mentobe,

How many properties have you bought and sold in this area? What sort of new development is taking place in this area? Have you sold property previously as an REA? Have you mentored people previously? Have you run similar programs in other areas and what was your success?

Oh, just a couple of small questions, are you selling any property? Do you provide your own solicitor? What sort of kickbacks or commission are you receiving from agents or developers?

Anyone can hire a bus and point out the window at property and talk about how much money they made and charge for it, it is generally called 'a scam'.

Generally people who want to share ideas etc do so for free. Or worst case for the cost of the bus.

Good luck with your ride.

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Cool, nice to know there are other options!

Better to go with who the team works best with, I'll probably stick with Aline, but get my guys to hassle them about being more expensive lol!

Thanks for the update!

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