Hi,
have you checked out the Docklands web site. That might have some of the information you require. At least its a good starting point.

Helen[biggrin]

Thanks guys
my education is now complete[blink][blink][blink]

Helen

Hi everyone,

so far I have worked out every abbreviation etc with the exception of LOL. In my experience, LOL means either lots of love; or in the industry I used to work in, little old lady.

So shine some light on me[blink]

Helen

Thanks Dan for the brilliant list.[biggrin]

I had wanted to cut down on my time on the internet. Oh well …………………..

Regards,
Helen

Hi,

Remaining with the on site manager for maintenance etc is a good idea; but maybe you should be looking at a more experienced agent to handle the letting side of things.[blink] Why not speak to a few agents specialising in the city area to get a better idea of potential rent.

You noted:
theres a wide range within this building for the same…[Read more]

Hi Simon,

just add one or two thoughts to assist your decision making.

I have heard it said that one bedroom apartments are the way to go. However, most one bedroom apartments are very small — in this day and age everyone seems to have a computer, a home office or the need to continue their education part time (evenings). So even if a person…[Read more]

Hi ResidentialWealth,

in a post you noted:

i have been involved over the last 16 years with developments on that part of the coast i hope my guidence will be of help.

You must proceed with extreem caution and stick to major towns for maxium results like, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Airlie

I would be interested in your views on Cairns,…[Read more]

Wow Peter!!!!

What an inspirational reply.[biggrin]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Helen

Hi jhighlo2001,

at this stage I think the only way you can get out of the contract is to prove that you were misled [angry2]– a trade practices matter.

Regarding the unit — I know in another thread you noted that you felt the size of the unit was around 20% smaller than orginally advised to you by CE. Two things — (1)check the contract for a…[Read more]

Thanks Brenda,

couldn’t stop laughing.[biggrin]

Helen

Hi Sonja,
I think a free four day seminar with Anthony Robbins is worth the trip. Just a thought — and I know its a long shot — would your mother consider baby sitting your children in Leeton. Or alternatively isn’t there an airport somewhere near where you live. Although the airfare will be a cost factor, on the other hand the seminar is…[Read more]

Hi Chefspop,

read your post with interest. At the moment your situation looks rather gloomy.[8] But I feel there is a silver lining — provided the current demographic shift continues into the CBD and immediate surrounding area. At the moment there is over supply — no one doubts that fact. But as the population increases in size and people…[Read more]

Hi Guys,

a dumb question. [dunce2]

How does the average person find out about interest rate price movements other than logging onto bank web sites. eg. Stuart, your comment
BankWest at 6.75% (they bought $100m of this money).

is there any way of being kept up to date when “cheap money” is offered.[blush2]

Thanks[cap]

Helen

Hi,
to obtain a more detailed overview of buyers’ agents why not do an internet search — this should throw up a number of web sites. Check the services offered per dollar, then speak to the key people. While I haven’t used a buyers’ agent, its definitely something I would consider in the future. But there are differences in the range/quality…[Read more]

Thanks Monopoly,

once again — brilliant information.[biggrin]

Regards,
Helen

Hi All

No Takers!!!!

C’mon guys[eh] [glum2] [sleepyanim]

Helen[cap]

Hi Sonja,

should have mentioned this in my earlier posting.

You noted:
Is this considered wear and tear or can the costs come out of their bond?

If you allow a smoker to reside in your property, then I believe stench and stains would probably fall within the domain of wear and tear. Why not phone up the Residential Tenancy Tribunal and ask…[Read more]

Hello sonja,

you posted

Can you discriminate when choosing a tenant based on their smoking or non-smoking habits?

If you elect to have a non smoker, that’s not discrimination (in the true sense). Its really a lifesyle choice that you make. This question is one for the property managers out there. The other issue is how do you enforce a non…[Read more]

Hi Ynot,
welcome to the Forum.[biggrin] I live in Melbourne, have purchased in Brisbane. The law requires that you use a solicitor practising in Queensland. If I had used a Melbourne solicitor, he would have had to instruct the local solicitor — of course that would have added substantially to my legal costs.[thumbsdownanim Using a local…[Read more]

Hi,

I’d second Dale Gatherum-Goss. He is located in Kilsyth — quite a drive, but worth it. There was a recent thread on this forum — do a search. Other accountants were recommended.

Regards,[cap]
Helen