Cheers Terry.

Hi Terry,I'd heard the change in tax rates only applied to trust distributions but is it for income across the board?Andrew

More cash, more talk and still no progress.  http://www.skynews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=628840&vIdAndrew

I personally like Margaret Thatcher's quote " There is no such thing as society.  There are individual men and women, and there are families."  < http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Margaret_Thatcher#Third_term_as_Prime_Minister >. Although this is an extreme statement (and I personally wouldn't go that far) I think the underlying point she makes is v…[Read more]

It may be universal but it's not politically (or even socially) safe to go there.  It's far easier to throw cash at the status quo and look somewhere else. 

"What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?"

Hi Nimbey,There's also the nebulous 'neighbourhood character' criterea to be aware of.  If you're the first in the area trying to acheive something like that, even if you meet the requirements for the planning zones and overlays etc, you can still have trouble.  A town planner could save you a lot of time, trouble and money down the track.  Get a…[Read more]

Hi Linda,It might be worth getting a property manager or two through to give you some advice on how best to renovate to maximise your rental returns.  You may find you don't need to do as much as you think.  People on here seem to recommend things like light fittings, flooring, paint, blinds.  Changing benchtops and handles instead of entire kit…[Read more]

What sort of renovating does it need?Andrew

Hi Amanda,A user known as Euro73 has posted quite a lot about NRAS on these forums.  Do an advanced search on his username to see his posts.Hope this helps,Andrew

Here's the thread for the books https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/community/heads-up/6845It's a sticky in the heads up section.Andrew

What I have done (about other topics) is looked up University websites and taken a look at the relevant subjects to see what reading materials are set for the course.  Sometimes there are weblinks.  It's a good place to start – especially the 1st year core subjects for an overview of the topic.  VCE text books might also be a good place to look…[Read more]

www.realtor.com is one; http://realestate.yahoo.com/ is another.  Never used them though so don't know if they are any good.

There's quite a few threads on the site the deal with tax liens.  You'll find them if you search.  Try this one as an example https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/property-investing/overseas-deals/4334781Andrew

What great news.  Well done!  It must be a relief to finally put the TPP behind you.  Good luck with the rest.

And a lot more expensive.  And besides, even if you get a VCAT judgement in your favour council can still hold you up with their interpretations of the VCAT judgement.  Councils need to be made accountable and I think two things need to happen.  1) Council should be given fixed service levels to meet (eg. 12 weeks for a standard develop…[Read more]

Problem is Scott that all the living expenses and improvements were run out of the one account.  My understanding now is that withdrawing cash out of the LOC for living expenses is new borrowing and dilutes the purpose of the loan.

Hi Jamie,There is already a book review list in heads up section https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forums/community/heads-upAndrew

xdrew wrote:
… use the fine art of white lies to get people to put their property on the market.

I wouldn't recommend lying as a strategy.

 It brings back memories.  I'm feeling your pain.