From Johnny (crusty old man)

I believe that a new “Alternative investments discussion” forum which is separate from this forum, as suggested by EZ-RENT – is a good idea.

Having been “tied up” ([]) in a field closely allied to the Building (and hence Property) Industry, i’ve experienced both the clean and the dirty sides of both businesses from…[Read more]

Thanks CRASHY, FUDGE111&BROZ00, WESTAN & TERRYW for your advice. []

To WESTAN – I have already asked Eurofinance Capital to send me a Prospectus on their product so I’ll get back to you when the info regarding “what’s the money tied up in ? will you have any left after 5 yrs? i’d doubt it was capital guaranteed.” etc, becomes available.

I too am…[Read more]

Could you please explaaaain – I’m relaively new to Property/Sharemarket investing. What do you mean by “how are they any better than Australian Capital reserve who advertise on TV all the time?”?

Regards – Johnny []

Ditto – Johnny [8D] []

How many do you expect to come?

A quiet pub in the middle of the city wouldn’t be a bad venue because it’d help people to loosen up a bit and it’s central. Anything sounds good to me – though.

Dear Arty2003

I think your saying – “Why work to the age where you cant enjoy what you have worked for !.” is fantastic.
The only thing I’d like to change for myself is – “Why work to the age where you cant” remember “what you have worked for !.” []

Have fun – Johnny []

Further to my original posting dated 16/08/2003.

The South Australian Government is presently looking for responses to their “Discussion Paper on Body Corporate Managers” with the view toward “Possible Regulation of Body Corporate Managers”. []

According to the “Discussion Paper” – from 1997 to 30 June 2003, the Magistrates Court has heard 219…[Read more]

Dear BEAR1964 – I’m also a South Ozzy. Would you please either supply me with your email address (over this forum) or reply to this posting regarding any possible “get togethers” etc with other crow eater propery investors. [][][]

I agree with polar_bear. land goes up in price whilst buildings go down. Also – I actually live in a strata complex and would NEVER EVER recommend them to either an investor or an owner occupier. With a strata unit – you’re investment is never your own. You’re always “governed” by the Body Corporate. Also – if the corporation is “managed” by a…[Read more]

Hi Alf

The only way I’ll be able to sort the “Whittler” out is to sell up and get out, but I wouldn’t give them that satisfaction. I’m an owner, and they have more power in our strata corporation than I do [:0)].

If anyone is wondering who the “Whittler” is – please refer to my posting “Whittles Strata Managers – MGA Group of Companies“, posted…[Read more]

Thanks adowland – That’s a good little program and better still – it’s free []

Thanks alf, brianhc, cremin, noddies and westan for your comments in regard to “How do they get away with it?“.

I have one comment to make w.r.t. brianhc’s statement that “A Real Estate Agent is an agent for the vendor who pays their fee/commission out of the proceeds of the sale” and the “agent is obliged to get the highest price for the vendor,…[Read more]

Alf – I hope I haven’t worried you into selling up your IP by talking about “The Whittler“

Hello out there – hasn’t anyone tried this software before?

There must be someone out there that’s tried it. []

Please refer to my reply to JasonA re “A Newbie Question...”

Regards – Johnny [] [] [] []

Jason – You sound like a nice, motivated young guy who is trying to do the best by your family. The only advice I have for you is to STAY CLEAR OF ANYONE WHO IS TRYING TO SELL YOU COURSES ON HOW TO BECOME A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE IN A FEW YEARS type schemes. Some of these schysters are charging up to $15,000 for these courses when all you need to do is…[Read more]

Thanks Marco – that was a great idea. I’m a Christian, so investing in a fund like that appeals to me. [] []

Thanks Sach for getting back to me again. I’m still weighing up each option. [] [] []

Thanks Leigh and PeterM for your advice.

Thanks Sach – another good idea.

“Many brains (I should say “hands”but brains, is more appropriate in this situation) make light work.” [|)][|)][|)]