Congrats SIS

If I had some elible daughters Id give them your email address. I think brains, independance, self motivation – dedication is what many youth seem to lack “these days”. ( go granny me !!)

Your pic aint bad too. If I still had the girls at home Id say “Tom Cruise” has nothin on this guy whose coming for a roast lamb dinner.…[Read more]

Thankyou to all for your replies.

Julia the info on CGT is most valuable and something I obviously hadnt thought about. The stamp duty aspect is something I was going to seek advice on as it is a costly issue also.
The property is almost everything “Redwing” guessed at. PPOR family home , however I have not lived in it for nearly three years…[Read more]

Hi
This is interesting. I wonder where you find out such insurance cases – and outcomes.??
The ” grey ” area it certainly is.
Ive heard several on submitting offer, offer acceptance, exchange of contracts, when contracts become unconditional and insurance that is effective from settlement day. Lenders will require some certificate of currency in…[Read more]

Hi
It is a good idea to have all the formalities in place when renting from/to family or friends which has been mentioned. The third party intervention is a real godsend if there are issues.
There are Property Managers that will provide you with a written appraisal on market rent of the property (in a range).
This can provide you with the option…[Read more]

Serviced Land Availability (SLA) – kind of a short form of the old SLAP (Plans) done in some communities

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can someone send me a PM cos I am feeling like an orphan…………[?][?][?]

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[:0]Sorry you have had this experience.
I can possibly help with Tradespersons – suggest getting several quotes.

Also can suggest a top Property Manager pending where the property is exactly up here in Darwin.
Email me if you wish. Ill see what I can do to help.

Regards
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Spider
Do a search on “NT” here as there have been a few thoughts on tenancy vacancy rates/short term tenancys. There is a current thread too. Dec/Jan is generally peak period.
I dont think “the train” will have a huge impact.
Sealing of the road from Adelaide to Alice and National Highway upgrades on the Stuart and Barkly did more to open up…[Read more]

Hi everyone
I live in the NT, Darwin – Northern Suburbs
Have lived in all regional NT centres (major) except Gove. Would like to catch up with any local folk on the forum. Happy to provide any advice – local knowledge on NT residential market.
Survived Cyclone Tracy, the Katherine and Alice floods and Tennant Creek earthquake. Disasters dont…[Read more]

Hi
There is a lot of views about the market.
The Government here believe Darwin is going to be the next Hong Kong or Singapore ([]) and certainly alot of Capital Expenditure has gone into getting the infrastructure underway.
I believe the Real Estate agents have got themselves into top gear listing properties around 20% higher than 6/12 months…[Read more]

[?]Julian
I do hope that was a typical tongue in cheek comment. SLA is an issue in many places I suggest & is an issue in Alice .
Bit like being shipwrecked on the ocean between our great countries and complaining of no “water”
??
Regards

Terry
Thankyou very much for your advice – there is so much to lean about structuring everything correctly – or as best you can.
I have learnt so much from this forum.
My companion went back to the bank yesterday to arrange everything for when the time comes to purchase – his finance rep who he deals with for many years is going into to…[Read more]

Hi
Ill just comment on Air Conditioning.
A 3 1/2 HP Air Con you can pick up rec conditioned for a lot less. I would suggest around $1000. I recently got a recond one(Cool only) for my parents IP – 2 1/2 HP for $250.
Check that the “switchboard” does not need upgrading to accomodate (more costs !!!)
I wouldnt pay another $20 pw for the comfort…[Read more]

Oh forgot to mention !!!
I dont want to get married (again)…..if thats what happens when U quit… I might just change my new years reso.

Regards

PS Congrats……just marriage at this time is not for me

Fibejebe
Ive tried them all !!
Last attempt was having major surgery & I went for near 6 days……….no smoking……….put on some patches at about day 5 (big mistake) got an awful rash !!!
So this time going absolute cold turkey……..can we put up a post here of support for those which no longer wish to burn their $$$ I am a female version…[Read more]

Hi there
If you are in a postion to avail yourself of a rental property arrangement that is relatively low – subsidised until Oct 04 I see this as a bonus.
Particularly if the purchasing market is not an escalating one…therefore you have ample time to as you say look at the market – it may well “flatten or drop”.
From what I understand (and Im a…[Read more]

Hi
Obtaining treament for the allergy issue is important and obviously may allow you to remain in your current home.
You are building up good equity there.
My thoughts are with the proposed “share” property.
The dwellings are on (1) title ??
Is subdivision possible to seperate titles??
Are the three homes “building approved” on the one…[Read more]

Thanks Crocodile
Basically the current PPOR has three components – Workshop Office – completely on seperate part of property. 1 x large home. Horticulture Activity.
The income the Hort & Home bring in would make this +ve cashflow particularly with an additonal granny flat component income that is possible should he move the Office component to…[Read more]

Both read “men are from Mars & Woman are from Venus” and also at a lighter level “Why men dont listen & Woman cant read Maps”

Congrats to you both

Hi
Mine is to give up smoking. Can U imagine what a $3500.00 pa habit has cost me.
Without too much on the age thing giveaway !! Id say about $90,000 today which probably equates to……..3 x really fully owned grand properties since I was SIS. Capital value now……in the area I grew up…….$1,000,000.00.
And what do I have now…….poor…[Read more]