Rob G. wrote:

Terryw wrote:
Look into adverse possession too. He may be able to make a claim for that part of the land if in continuous occupation for 12 years or so.

Agree with Terry.The first thing I do is get a copy of certificate of title with boundaries, easements etc. plus street block subdivision from council & utility companies if…[Read more]

$900 sounds like an Ident.You will get a plan with contours but you will not get your boundaries re-established.

Hi,I live and work in the Hunter Valley, I am a surveyor that has worked extensively in the coal industry for the last 10 years and unless the coal prices fall significantly the valley is an investors dream. But you must approach with caution, miners on large wages will pay massively inflated prices for homes, so I found buying the lower end…[Read more]

Just keep your eye on this forum and ask as many silly questions as you can think of!You may get ridiculed by some users but you will get mostly great advice from the nest of us and it's for a good price.Good luck mateRegardsJ

I like the odds of talking my wife into letting me buy a new bike with the exchange rate!!But for the struggling retailers out there, I wouldn't dare spend outside the country!!This topic has made for some great readingRegardsJade

It would be a good time to look aroud the north coast nsw, in my line of work I see plan for new road works and hear all the proposals of upgrades. The pacific Hwy from Byron Bay will soon see major upgrading and the area will be pressured for rentals and developments. Consider investing your money in such an area if you want to NG and you may g…[Read more]

Spandex,The main thing is that what ever your decision you have to feel financially comfortable and follow your long term vs short term plan/stratergy.

Have you looked at the DP (deposited plans) of the block and connecting parcels?If there are blocks next to yours with similar land characteristics, you may need to find out how they deal with their stormwater by identifying drainage easments that you may be able to take advantage of. If an easement exists you may be able to hook staight in or…[Read more]

Hi Tassiegirl,If you are on centerlink support then the Tafe coarse in realestate should be offered to you free. It sounds to me that you are a real go getter and studying property wouldn’t be too much a problem for yourself. This course will most likely lead into employment opportunities that would look alot better on paper with the lenders in to…[Read more]

Hi Benji,If you find a good one (not to say any are bad) let me know asap please. I would also like to talk to a similar personRegardsJ

Hey Scotty,I got into property investing so I didnt have to through the stress of a "personal mortgage" and rest of the costs that accompany them. My basic plan is to gain enough property to pay for own home by either selling a couple and paying cash or having the rents I collect pay for it for me. I am 28 in December working as a surveyor in the…[Read more]

Maree,I think that may have been saleable!RegardsJ

Thanks Duckster,I do claim the depreciation, your other suggestions are excellent ideas and will be pursuing themThank you

Hunter Valley, NSW

Hi Aloha,The FHOG only applies if the parties (including a partner) havent entered into the property market before. But there is other government goodies that I am currently taking full advantage of but runing them negative geared at the moment, that is building  new homes off the plan in new developements. I just find a simple reasonable p…[Read more]

I havent been on for a while sorry Scott, Thanks for the advice mate and I will take it on board. I think your correct just from other opions I've had and including yours I have decided to keep following my instincts as it really hasent failed yet.Thank you

Lisa, Shop around, wright down a list of questions and make sure they answer all of them to YOUR satisfaction. If there selling property always ask them how much they make and where do these profits come from. There are alot of people making money from property investing and unfortunately some don't always have the best intentions. Although there…[Read more]