So what’s wrong with a bit of “free advertising”??? And anyway, the “sold” sign is not just about free advertising for the selling agents, it is also there to alert people to fact that the property is no longer available, thus saving them their time and the bother of enquiry after it. Personally, if I were an agent and I had to answer upteen…[Read more]

Hey Snowy,

I guess you can’t really find that out until you ask the question. However, if anyone offers to help then that offer should IMO be honoured regardless of the nature of questioning. Sure there are some things that your mentor may not be versed on, but that does not give him/her the right to treat you (as you say) like “an idiot” NO…[Read more]

Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:
Perhaps there are differences between states. Is it sold whilst the clauses are still in force? ie contract is conditional on finance?
Quite possibly Simon,

Although I have bought interstate properties in the past I can’t recall the finer details as to WHEN exactly the “sold” sign was posted (come to think…[Read more]

Hi Maniyak,

The “and/or nominee” part of the contract of sale is used as a temporary measure until settlement. Basically you can put your name on the provided space, and just prior to settlement change it into both names, or just one. You can change your mind upteen times in the interim, however once the settlement is complete, the nominated…[Read more]

Originally posted by Snowy:
But the question is how do you find a person that is willing to help and give you the time of day?

What do you mean Snowy??? You have our undivided attention right at this moment!!! [biggrin]

Why settle for just one mentor, when there is such a vast array of experience, skill levels and different types of investors…[Read more]

Yes Simon,

It is what I am saying. That is, a “sold” sign will not be posted across the advertising board until the initial (sale price) deposit has been paid over to the selling agent.

Cheers,

Jo

Splitting hairs again Yack??

Okay, fine I’ll play!!! (sigh)

Yes he is OBLIGATED as once the contract of sale has been accepted by both vendor and purchaser the property is deemed SOLD and for all intents and purposes, is required to be made public if a public board or advertisement of the property is displayed.

I am not an agent Yack, however I…[Read more]

Originally posted by shaztaz:
Hi Zippys,
You’re not the one looking like an idiot[biggrin]
I think Brahms is referring to Derivex when he/she types ‘D’. Who knows, except Brahms.[confused2]
Brahms posts are usually cryptic, critical, or just plain crap. [thumbsdownanim
I really don’t know why he/she bothers.
Regards,

Sharon

Sharon,

I think it…[Read more]

Originally posted by eeshole:
I too am looking for a small commercial loan on a property worth 220k. I have spoken to a few brokers, and the lenders that always get mentioned are ING and IMB. Some brokers tell me that ING won’t finance anything below 300k, others say that if I refinance my home loan with them they will do the commercial loan with…[Read more]

Originally posted by eeshole:
I have just had an offer accepted on my 1st IP. Now getting paperwork organised and looking for finance.
Are you using a guarantor eeshole??? I mean, I thought you were only 16 years old.[blink]

Oh Woody, you kill me!!! You is just too funny for words sweetie!!! [laugh4][laugh4][laugh4]

Feast,

Be careful, I’m sure you will find a great deal of info on them if you do a search of the net (as Derek suggested). Although they may be reputable, bear in mind, Southbank has a surplus of high rise serviced apartments hence CG will be lessened and vacancy rates maximised.

Melbourne apartments are aplenty and as such I would not be…[Read more]

Originally posted by DD:
I have had three(yes first one failed)knee recos and since had 9 arthroscopes on both knees. Ive been told by someone its a failure to accept authority to have knee problems, you go girl!!! Leave the rest behind.[biggrin]
Ouch!!! [shocked] That’s awesome – 3 recos!!! [shocked] Thanks for that DD, I plan too [winking] I…[Read more]

Originally posted by Johnny1:
Also thanks again to “Monopoly” for her response.
I would however be concerned if you really were a psychologist [confused2].
YOU should be, most minds such as yours tend to be apprenhsive (to say the least) of those in my profession.[biggrin]
You sound like me – a 17 year old mind in a middle-aged body. Terrible -…[Read more]

No he is not obligated to do this, he is however obligated to put a “sold” sticker up once the full deposit money is paid.

Originally posted by Johnny1:
It’s obvious that “Monopoly” doesn’t “understand fully” my situation because I’ve got arthritis in the hands – not the legs. I could also probably give you a very good “run for your money”.
Firstly, I am a psychologist not a psychic; I don’t know (nor care) where your arthritis is, and before you gasp with horror….I…[Read more]

Originally posted by Johnny1:
This might sound like a negative posting but it wasn’t my intention to make it so.
Hmmm…posting the same thread 3 times….[blink] nahhhh that’s not negative, it’s just making damn sure no one misses your message which btw is not heralding any new fears that haven’t been painfully repeated in EVERY forum and by…[Read more]

Originally posted by TokyoJoe:
They are now very much a Melbourne icon, but I was questioning is it really worth the money if you can’t own the land, or can you? Could a change in laws see you loose your invest? Of course, I doubt this would happen as there are probably a lot of influential people who own these places.
Do you own the land when…[Read more]

Originally posted by lifeX:
can I ask what your thinking when you came up with your post?
Not a whole lot LifeX, can’t you tell?? [eh][blink] [eh] It is probably the most ignorant post I have read in the time I have been here; anyone who knows anything about the beach culture of this country, and the history, purpose and advantages of owning a…[Read more]

Originally posted by LizardKing:
Next time any of you sign a Contract for Offer of Acceptance, do so only after you have checked all and insert as Special Conditions if you think something needs fixing. It could also give you bargaining power.
Yes Sir-ee, I’ll be sure to do that; thanks for the heads up!!! [grin]