http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/rolling-with-industry-changes-in-our-region/2083607/          This article has a series of photos attached showing developments in Gladstone. Still lots of vacant blocks waiting for houses on residential sites. It will be quite a while (years)  before demand can exceed this supply. But with the magnitude of…[Read more]

A preapproval binds neither you or the bank to anything. Your broker's previous advice could be interpreted as "just sign something and let me have my commission". You owe no debt or commitment to an advisor of that sort. I found my third and by far the best mortgage broker on this site. He has already replied to your request for help.

Joe, the "nothingness" is part of "The Neverending Story". I'm sure Freckle will still have plenty to say.

Hi cbarry              You're in luck, you've struck the jackpot here with the respondents to your request for help. Ignore your previous broker's advice not to over analyze.  Although it is said that one of the things which hinders success in any form of investment is failure to act, action without due deliberation often leads to failure. As…[Read more]

There is also probably a clause or two in the contract relating to delays due to inclement weather. This can actually legally extend the settlement date beyond the sunset clause. In practice, it seems inappropriate to me, as there is no requirement to factor in  foreseeable average rainfall. I had an off the plan unit's settlement date extended by…[Read more]

This says it all:

The Carlyle Group’s Latest Investment… Trailer Parks

Because the cost of relocating a home is expensive, residents are less likely to move away. “Our customers have no alternative shot at homeownership, nor do they [normally] even have the credit scores and quality to seek anything better,” Mr. Rolfe said. “They never…[Read more]

Final submissions to made regarding objections to GVK Alpha Coal mine October 25 in Emerald. Water, Water, Water…I have an interest in seeing the development of the Galilee coal deposits but I personally believe the proponents should be required to build dams and pipelines.    …[Read more]

jmsrachel wrote:
If something disastrous should happen, how well can you prepare for it before hand? Do we just sit and wait for the storm to come?  Even if you sell all your assets, property, reduce debt, etc, if the “world should cave in” aren’t we all doomed to some…[Read more]

Water  ………….                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       …[Read more]

Woohoo!!! Now if we could only get one of my mates from the Local into the Prime Minister's seat we'll all be laughing.

Crikeys ,vsixtyfour, I hope you're not about to supply more rental accomadation there! Too much competition already!

http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/owen-jacques-apn-newsdeska-massive-indian-owned-mi/1891232/

Hey Jack, here's an article featuring in a couple of the local papers regarding the approval by the Queensland government. As we've discussed before, water is shaping up to be a contentious issue with the Galilee mines. Gina is noted for buying up water rights. Somebody needs to build a dam.

 Hi Iwannaplaytoo     I agree with Dwolf's early opinion….things smell very fishy.  This cowboy is unlicensed and uninsured. If anything goes wrong on your site, which is highly likely as i also believe he is UNQUALIFIED to do anything other than install antennaes, you could find yourself in a lot of trouble. Has he even offered to show you his…[Read more]

It seems as though the Queensland government has something to hide from the people they represent. They intend to lock up official documents relating to the mismanagement of Wivenhoe Dam, which contributed to the flooding of thousands of properties in and around Brisbane. To a normal sane person such as myself, who takes seriously the duty of care…[Read more]

Derek wrote:
Spill should have extended to the whole of parliament and let the people decide.

The farcical games this lot are playing is amazing – they are there to govern for the people and not their own egos.

I absolutely agree Derek, as clearly the majority of Australians do. Under the circumstances, it seems a criminal injustice that we…[Read more]

"Toowoomba is a great place to invest into for two reasons 1. its in Brisbane "?????

Even if that were true, it would hardly be worthy supporting evidence that it's  "a great place to invest". Perhaps being in the Southern Hemisphere makes it "a great place to invest"

Hi Alfresco

"I've recently found out that my neighbour's house has basically been completely destroyed by termites internally."

I would be very concerned about where the termite's next meal is coming from. Also removing the tree  may not have removed the queen termite, in which case that colony will be relocating to new accomadation. I would…[Read more]

Here's an article by Terry Ryder about the proposed rail from The Galilee Basin to Abbot…[Read more]