You're a newbie… get the experience. When you've bought 20 or 30 so properties no worries 

…….is it wise to buy without inspection first?

Ever played russian roulette

Nigel Kibel wrote:
I think the problem is that it will be impossible for a retailer in many cases paying high rent and staff wages and commission to compete with someone with an online business.

No matter how far they lower interest rates, this will not change.

Now that I completely agree with. 

Fixed rates are popular in NZ for some…[Read more]

Nigel Kibel wrote:
My view is I would be surprised if fixed rates went a lot lower than 4.75%  on a fixed rate. This is a good figure if things get worse who knows. However the signs are indicating that things are getting better both in Australia and certainly in the United States.

We have to stop looking at the retail sector because that is…[Read more]

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/unders-and-overs-apm-s-askew-market-price-estimates-upsetting-domain-agents-listings-aplenty/2013021359339

Have you seen this?

Stockland follows Mirvac with warning

Big guys are leaving town. Might be up beat for the small developer though… less competition.

Purelle wrote:
Oh what does how's mean, I was also thinking about roller shutters to help keep the heat out. Any thoughts on that?  There is also no pergola or shaded area, is this important do you think?

Roller shutters can turn into hot plates that make the situation worse. Depends on design. Personally I'd just DIY solar tint the windows.…[Read more]

DWolfe wrote:
  it was on the market for 3 days and is now under offer.

Listings show it was on the market at least as far back as 26 Sep 12. Staging then looked average especially the lounge area (showhome pics perhaps). I like yours much better. 

No white…[Read more]

Jpcashflow wrote:
Freckle, why not run an internet course then? $40 bucks a pop x 100 = you do the math hahah.

$4k… $40k for a weeks work and I might get interested.

Inet courses – dime a dozen and not my thing. My interest is strictly business management and there are good pro courses you can do at tertiary institutions. I looked at…[Read more]

RPI wrote:
Cheers Freckle

I am heading for 20 years of business experience to varying degrees at varying times Some businesses making hundreds of thousands are a year, a couple that cost me dollars.

I hear ya! The joys of being self employed.

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Wife has been a planner since 1997 so seen some ups and downs.

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Been shaggin' around with businesses for the last 30 odd years Joe. My Maltese daughter-in-law calls me Wiki.. I've coached a few businesses over the years. Usually people I know who've fallen in a hole and can't figure a way out.

RPI wrote:
Hi Freckle

The contraction of planning firms happened in a big way last year, it was one year too far for many.  

I started in heavy construction when I was 16. I don't think I've ever known a time when the building industry wasn't flying or crashing.

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It may happen again, but I am taking advantage of this contraction to…[Read more]

If I ran a small business course nobody would turn up. If I ran an internet business course I'd sell out with out too many problems. People think the internet is the answer to their problems. The reality is it distracts from the real issues in running a business. It's the "Get rich quick" mindset. The internet is a tool. That's all it is. Gehl…[Read more]

From a business expansion point of view I think you're skating on thin ice. The graphic tells a fairly obvious story. New sales are on a steep descent trajectory with occasional small rallies that wither fairly quickly. That's been going on since 03. Approvals have tracked reasonably well against sales but now we have a significant divergence. I…[Read more]

TheFinanceShop wrote:
Colorbond fencing …………they are far more durable than palings. 
Shahin

Wouldn't say that. Paling (pine) fencing is the standard in NZ. MY old man's fences are still good today and they're 50yrs old.

Jamie M wrote:
have the company invoice all parties separately 

Jamie

Absolutely.

Fencing was how I started my contracting career many moons ago. Definitely not a problem and quite common for multi party fences. A complete refencing job can involve 7+ parties.