jimmcintyre wrote:
Yes,this was considered,but woulnt work as there is a house already on the block,forcing a hammerhead development,As the land is 120 m X 40 m the driveway handle being common land leads down to the usable land,being 3850sm.Maybe a double hammerhead would work?Any thoughts?Cheers !

Jim,You stated in your original post you were…[Read more]

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KeyStrategies wrote:
Happy to report that I am right to live thru until 2034 on my current position and I am only just putting in place my 10 year plan leading up to retirement. My goal is to leave a legacy for 3 generations to follow as well as beginning able to look after myself and It appears I am on track to doing just…[Read more]

Hello DavidI have been investing up in the Hunter since 2003 (mainly Singleton) – I think you have selected 2 great towns but may be a little late with your arrival as prices have gone up over the last 8 years but there still seems to be some room for a bit more of an increase especially if rents continue to climb like they have in the last 3 to 4…[Read more]

Hi DWell  you could still be in luck and get to experience it, I had my last presentation recorded – I now have to have it turned into a CD and DVD which I hope to make available to the public later this year and have spoken to Steve about putting up thru iclub for those members that missed it.Days 2 and 3 were also quite full of Info – Perhaps…[Read more]

Hi I was wondering who attended the Mega Conference in Melbourne last week and was at my presentation on Success from (Small Lot) Subdivisions. I am seeking your Feedback on what you liked/ enjoyed the most and what you may want further  information on, to be included next time?I look forward to hearing from youCheers

Happy to report that I am right to live thru until 2034 on my current position and I am only just putting in place my 10 year plan leading up to retirement. My goal is to leave a legacy for 3 generations to follow as well as beginning able to look after myself and It appears I am on track to doing just that.

Hi Well Travel is also High on the Agenda both around Australia and Overseas. I other thing I enjoy is Dancing – Ceroc Style. Its good exercise and fun and Social.And now I can also add my passion for speaking after years of attending Seminars I am starting to run my own on guess  what ? Yes Indeed – Successful Property Investing.Cheers

Hello Fellow Property InvestorsWell its already been a week since the Mega Conference ended. It was an interesting experience for me in that I actually got to view the conference from both a participants and presenters perspective this year.I enjoyed the Presentations from the Keynote speakersSteve made one comment which was – While ever people…[Read more]

Hi ayjaeThanks for sharing – love the Earl Nightingale quote – I recently met his wife Diana – when we spoke at Steve's 3 day Mega conference, She is a very interesting lady and has released a new book about her marraige to Earl.On the Moranbah front seems that more accommodation is being provided with new developments and camps and the new land…[Read more]

Hi arope 99I have a question for you – I was wonderingHow would buying an investment property affect the First home savers account?Would you still qualify under the scheme?

New_Starter wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm 23 years old and in the last 12 months have being crazily researching everything to do with property. I'm very keen in the next 6 months or so to get started however I'm feeling so inundated with information/different strategies etc that I've gotten myself a little lost. I am extremely driven to get started…[Read more]

DeepakI have sold a number of properties myself very successfully over the years obtaining prices higher than local agents suggested I would obtain but being in the game for over 20 years I might have a bit more experience than the average Home Owner. Having said that I have also engaged real estate agents to sell my own home (PPOR) and some of my…[Read more]

MarieWhat area are you building in ? The per square rates are very different in various parts of Australia.In Sydney Region you might be on the money for a single storey .but in Other places you would be way outCheers

Hi ForumHere is a Scale of Fees that Real Estate Agents Charge on selling a propertyhttp://www.realestatefees.com.au/Property Marketers and Investment Groups on the other Hand are being paid anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000 (and possibly more) to market and sell properties for Developers. Ask yourself why is it that the Property Marketing…[Read more]

Kristin Simondson PBRE wrote:
The real estate industry in IS heavily regulated despite what some may say. We must adhere to a strict code of conduct and  take in thousands and thousands of pages of legislation to ensure we meet all requirements in our everyday jobs. We are actually bound by legislation to act in the best interests of the seller…[Read more]

KateandTony wrote:
Thanks Michelle,I have pretty much decided that I will not be going through an investment company such as Custodian but rather deal with a builder myself. I have found one here in Brisbane who seems ok and he pretty much said the same things you are saying. I think the only reason I was looking at Custodian was because I…[Read more]

The Fox wrote:
If you are a newby to the game, please tread very carefully with the seminar spruikers. Many are not what they are cracked up to be and if you decide later that you didn't get what was promised and want your money back, expect a long drawn out process where you will be made to jump through all sorts of hoops. These spruikers may…[Read more]

Terryw wrote:
Move in. move out. under s118-145 ITAA 1997 a person can be absent from their main residence yet still count it as their main residence for it to be CGT exempt for up to 6 years. To get the full exemption you need to live in the house initially and establish it as your main residence. You can then rent it out and claim all…[Read more]

HiThe guy to speak to about this is Troy – Rookie Developer – He knows Vic rules – I specialise in NSW.Having said that the process is pretty much the same everywhere – Know your market – Speak to Council and engage a Surveyor or Town Planner that knows the area.You will need to take into account slope, position of services, setbacks etc – All the…[Read more]

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