Hi MKB Online,

Terry has mentioned some really good points, Here is my view based on owning a franchise in Melbourne, We own a TATTS Franchise by the way.

We use our business as a third income, My wife and I work some where else as well, why? Some times in business it can get very quiet, At the end of the day if it is quiet you will still need…[Read more]

Good points to both Nigel and RPI,
Demand for property has increased over the last month, Demand is always good and i think allot of investors are leaving 2012 behind and starting with a fresh outlook for 2013.

Prices may remain the same for a year or two but hopefully with enough friction prices will increases as well.
The beautifull thing of…[Read more]

Hi Goatus 
Im an ex agent from melbourne, so here is my opinion
Ways to see if your dealing with a good agent
1) ask them what properties they have sold in the area in the last 6 months, have they got material ready to prove this 
2) how do they value properties, do the use rp data, gut feeling "etc"
3) most important testimonials or can you call…[Read more]

Hi jac M 
i literally live 10 mins away from rockbank, your spot I believe by the end of the year development might start.
A few friends of mine who live there own large parcels of land. The developers are taking there ttime i think there is a gas line issue. But once it goes through $$$$
aldo people like this country because they get ccenter link…[Read more]

I agree Media and government do have a large part to play, but like it or not there are other factors that are contributing to this downturn. 
1) Europe: stuffed, I wok for a European shipping line the 2nd biggest in the world and trade from Europe is almost at nothing
2) talking to contacts in china who are in the shipping industry have noticed a…[Read more]

Hi D Wolfe, Thought it would be a good idea to reply while I am having some lunch in my office.
Interesting article though, but being only 10 days into the new year it is too early to speculate on how things are going to turn out.
My view has always been this, In boom and bad times, Each suburb, each state and house type will provide a different…[Read more]

Wouldn't ARA require funds for stamp duty as well?

Sorry jack I'm Maltese it's in my DNA 
Once I finishy e boom il email you jack 
tips and tricks on how to save and why 

Jt7 I can do one better lol
my wife an I have a sub news / Lotto store, I get the AFR every day for free and take it to my work, I can return it on Sunday and get a full refund, also the coffee shop across the road  will gives me a free coffee every day providing  I give them the Herald sun 
again by Sunday I can rerun I lol 

done,

Hi Matt,

I can forward you a profit and loss statement  (without my figures though lol) that I use for my own personal need. Its a great simple to which i track every day at 6am before I leave to work.

My life style might sound busy, but its all about time planning, at work JAN/FEB is always quiet, most staff at my work place  just have coffees,…[Read more]

Hi Matt,

It is always a good idea to look at other ways at generating income, When i first started buying property I always did a couple of things, I was working full time in logistics and I was working one day a week at a phone store, The full time wage I used to save in an ING direct account and the Phone store was for living expenses.

All…[Read more]

Hi S,
Getting motivation is the easy part in life, There are plenty of successful people in life that you can look up to, When I drive to work rather then listening to the radio about "how bad the world is" I go on you tube, turn the blue tooth on and listen to documentaries of successful people.

Richard their might be a limit on how many shoes…[Read more]

Jamie M wrote:
Call me crazy but I don't think I'll ever retire – I'm the type that gets bored on holidays. I can't sit still.

I guess it helps being in a profession that I actually enjoy so it doesn't feel like work. 

Having said that, financial freedom does provide you with options – which is always nice.

However, for those that aren't…[Read more]

LOL,

My wife likes UK brands, Burberry, Richard Im sure your wife would know this brand…

Before I got married I asked my wife this, Kid or Shoes, She wants Shoes,

Thank god for that….

Before I got married I asked my wife this, Kid or Shoes, She wants Shoes,

Thank god for that….

How long is a piece of string?

Demographics are changing and they always change as well. I am a GEN Y but I live in a 50 year old home, almost paid off and on a 900 Square block, No intentions of moving.

But on the other hand most of my friends who are in the range of 26 to 28 years old are all moving to suburbs like Taylors hill in Melbourne,…[Read more]

Hi Tim 
well done to start with, my wife and I are the same age as you and by next year we will have our PPOR paid off as well.
My wife is semi retired, she lost her job 4 months ago and to be honest we are still living very comfortable, my wife is planning to only get part time work to pass the time, we also have a Bussiness that provides…[Read more]

Just had a look at this site, Give it a few more months and the new URL will be http://www.outofbussiness.com/wewontpayyoucommision 

Richard or Jamie, I could be wrong but what concerns me is this, When you enter your information on this site, How would a individual know that their information is not being passed on to a 3rd party? Also if a person does…[Read more]