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]

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

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:

There might be a number of reasons for the variation you referred to. If you take an average, you might be off the mark in terms of rent — resulting in either loss of income to you(if rent too low), or an extended vacancy (if rent too high).[blush2]

Regards,
Helen[biggrin]

Hi ResidentialWealth,

in a post you noted:

I would be interested in your views on Cairns, Townsville and Airlie Beach.[buz2] If you have any inside information — please share[biggrin]

In relation to Laguna Whitsundays — this is now the third time (I believe) that this resort is being repositioned and on sold. I know David Marriner is behind this project. A major point. But why do you feel this resort will be the “No 1 resort in Australia”. Three golf courses — golfer’s heaven. But apart from this what else?? The resort has failed to generate returns for investors to date; it is also going to be very dependent on the overseas market (new airport will assist). So, really, what’s so special???[confused2]

Regards,
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 schematic showing your unit (specified by square metres). (2) Get an estimator or quantity surveyor to complete a report for you showing the exact dimensions of the unit. If there is a great discrepancy between (1) and (2) then you might have a case to exit the contract.

I think you need to have the services of a LARGE legal firm behind you, with some clout. I think someone on this forum mentioned Minter Ellison. Although more expensive than a smaller firm, the extra leverage you get from a well known, reputable firm, might just be what you need.

The other thing — there must be some authorities you can contact to see if they can also apply some leverage. eg. Australian Securities Investment commission — I’m not sure if they can help you — perhaps other members of the forum could advise further in this regard.[blink]

You obviously want to take this matter further. So why not contact a program such as Today Tonight (Melbourne, channel 7). They might be interested in your story; at the very minimum they might be able to locate other disgruntled CE purchasers and maybe you could take on some sort of class action.

Hope all goes well.
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 free and your parents will provide accommodation in Sydney. All in all a good deal[biggrin]

All the best,
Helen[cap]

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

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

Thanks[cap]

Helen

Thanks Monopoly,

once again — brilliant information.[biggrin]

Regards,
Helen

Hi Sonja,

should have mentioned this in my earlier posting.

You noted:

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 them to advise on your legal position re access to bond money.[confused2]

Regards,[cap]
Helen

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 solicitor also has the advantage that he/she has local knowledge — before you sign the contract ask him/her their opinion of the property. Although you might get a guarded response, it all adds to the data you use in determining if you have made the right decision.[blink]

Hope this helps.

Regards,[cap]
Helen