Hi Mike,

Firstly, I am sorry to hear about your loss.

Now….welcome to the forum.

I have a few questions for you which may help me, and others in answering your query:

Is probate complete?
How long ago did you mother acquire the property?
Was it her primary place of residence?
When did you and your siblings become the registered owners?

All…[Read more]

True Aussie,

There has to be a more standardised way of gauging trends to reflect some form of “accuracy” but these people are not statistical experts, heck they’re not even RE experts!!!

The sad part, it’s not that there is no truth in what they are saying, it’s that people ACTUALLY believe their figures as “absolute”!!! People who use their…[Read more]

[lmao] I know nuzink!!!!! [winking]

You’re spot on Aussie,

Sale price range is what is important, not statistics on median prices!!!

For example, I bought a property in Mornington. But to say it has lost $115K is crazy. There are properties priced at 170+ through to 2.5million, which ones lost the 115K???

My husband works for The Age, and you should hear some of the stories…[Read more]

Hey Shaun,

As long as you don’t go and press your face up against the window!!!! [tongue]

I don’t think they (those inside the gym) will see you as a “giver” then (other names maybe, but definitely not a “giver”)!!!! Plus you may find yourself getting carted off by the police to boot!!!! [laugh4]

Jo

Hi Ferris,

Welcome to the forum!!!

There are many areas in Melbourne that for years have been undervalued, and as such appeal to FHO buyers such as yourself. However there aren’t too many eastern suburb areas that haven’t already had some level of good CG. Those in the proximity to Camberwell (as you so rightly noted) are very costly however…[Read more]

It seems as though there is a heck of a lot of “tongue-in-cheek” and “joking” associated with this thread, maybe so much so, that it should be moved to “FORUM FROLIC”…Maybe Misty just clicked on the wrong forum section that’s all…hell that’s why SHE herself hasn’t responded to the suggestions/comical replies…because it was all in FUN and she…[Read more]

Hi Newgen,

I am so sorry to hear about your mishap; I hope the finder of your wallet is “honest and decent” enough to return it (one can but hope).

I don’t want to get into whether money (or lack of it) is the root of all evil, but I think your little experience this morning has certainly emphasised the fact that experience always comes at a…[Read more]

Yep….Laptops are very useful (marriage and sanity saving tools) especially when travelling in the car (as a passenger)!!! Instead of listening to (and arguing to turn down) that “head-banging noise pollution” [rolleyes3] my husband likes to call music, I just turn away and concentrate on getting a few things done on the pc instead!!! [whistle]

Jo

Excellent point Jaffa, I have deleted mine as a result!!!

Thanks for the tip!!!!

Jo

I’m well mannered at the dinner table
I’m direct in my advice
It depends on whether you’d rather I was honest
Or whether you’d rather I was nice.

This is MY poem and MY REALITY. Take it or leave it; your choice. People make their own judgments, regardless of what is fact or what is fiction!!!

Jo

But why stop there, just do SOME research about other stuff in this forum too!!!!

Ignorance speaks volumes in many threads I’ve noticed, but unfortunately that happens in real life too.

(I’ll probably get blasted for that sarcasm…oh well)[wacko]

Jo

P.S. This PROPERTY vs SHARES debate is getting pretty stale wouldn’t you all agree???……I…[Read more]

Hi Derek,

Thanks for the info; very interesting. Sadly though, it doesn’t take a crystal ball to foresee the possible future of this new ruling, as more than a few potential law suits may result from poorly advised investors!!!

Cheers,

Jo

Hi Leigh,

For many years, I have donated my time to provide free counselling to the many “battered wives” that come through the doors of the women’s refuge that I have close association with.

Scores of women and their children seek shelter at the refuge and often new arrivals are so traumatised that they require extensively long hours of…[Read more]

Hi Henry:

Here’s a definition from the REINSW:

http://www.reinsw.com.au/dir111/rei/ReiContents1.nsf/df9f267aa789c688ca25687d002a43b2/ba3d39c74fc82057ca256cd20002cea0/$FILE/Gazumping_.pdf

Very informative, and provides useful tips on how to avoid being Gazumped.

Cheers,

Jo

Absolutely right Greg!!!

What’s that adage “sh** happens” [guilty] I don’t see any fault on your part at all.

I hope you didn’t take my post as a personal dig at you because of my “fill in the gap” type of suggestion. Although I was referring to the REIV (which of course is for us here in Vic) I am sure other states have provision for these…[Read more]

Originally posted by bennido:
For Melbournites, don’t you think the suburbs with the more pleasant names are generally the rougher ones ? … Sunshine, Broadmeadows, Deer Park, Springvale, Wyndham Vale, Dandenong, etc …

No, not at all….besides what’s in a name??? Interesting concept though…

When I hear those name, leafy greeny bright…[Read more]

Celivia,

Are you asking someone who is contemplating putting in “multiple offers” or “single offers” and who may be considering this “legitimate out”????

Jo

Speaking for myself personally WayneL,

I bought a property in 1984 for 175K and sold it in 1994 for 925K. Could I repeat this in the next decade, without consulting my trusty crystal ball (which is in for repairs atm)???…..I’d have to say, probably not. I do believe it would achieve a substantial CG but nowhere near comparison to such levels.

Jo

Hi kp,

Goodness, multiple offers!!! [wacko]

I realise this does occur, but for me at least, I will stick to just ONE contract at a time!!!

Jo