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  • penguinchick replied to the topic TRAPS FOR BUYING LAND in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 9 months ago

    Hi,
    I would check for:
    1.)any easment on the block
    2.)is block affected by noice, tree protection law, etc.
    3.)any cavenants placed on future building (e.g. hight of building, construction material..)
    4.)set back required for building from the front, back and sides
    5.)soil type and any rocks
    6.) slope of the block affecting building cost (cut and…[Read more]

  • penguinchick replied to the topic DHA rental appraisal in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Adam,
    I understand too well what you are saying. I had to put up with similar scenario for few years. My lease expired in April 2006 and DHA’s last rent appraisal was $270 p/w and I managed to rent it the same month for $310 p/w. I spoke to few valuers and they said that they get this all the time. It will cost you few hundred dollars each year…[Read more]

  • penguinchick replied to the topic What are the worse things to have near an IP? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 7 months ago

    sewage treatment plant or chicken farm. They are usually hidden in vegetation buffer and you can smell them even 1000 m away. There is nothing worse than on hot summer night have to have windows closed.

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Home Security Systems? in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 7 months ago

    LiveX,
    thanks, I will try to correct movement censors.
    Cheers,
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Tenant with Bond Loan? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 7 months ago

    Mike and Paul,
    thanks for respond.
    Cheers,
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Home Security Systems? in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 7 months ago

    I think it is good idea, but check first if your house has small gekoes. I have great security system in my house but these small creatures are setting it up through movement censors all the time and neighbours are sick of it.

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Tenant with Bond Loan? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 7 months ago

    not always, this applicant is a single mother going through divorce and does not have bond. She has permanent fulltime job and good work references. Residential Tenancies Authority will give her loan.

    Any other comments there with real experience (good or bad)?

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Tenant Responsibility in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 7 months ago

    tenant usually pays for water usage.
    Sewerage disposal, service charges, & drainage charges are fixed expenses and are part of rates and property owner pays for that.

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Brisbane Suburbs in the forum General Property 18 years, 8 months ago

    I will recommend to check Wynnum, Thorneside, Birkdale, Ormiston and Cleveland. All are bayside suburbs, further from city than 10 km but on trainline with good public schools and great lifestyle. You can get good quality houses for 400K even with walking distance to water.

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Where to advertise online private rental in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago

    thanks for all reply.
    Cheers,
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Westpac and Defence Force Housing in the forum General Property 18 years, 8 months ago

    I have townhouse in Brisbane leased by DHA for last 9 years. Last “Independent “market rent evaluation came at $270 p/w, other townhouses in the same complex are rented for $310. It would cost me $350 to object to their rent valuation. This was going on each year, valuer never included townhouses in this complex in his/her evaluation. I am very…[Read more]

  • penguinchick replied to the topic What is your Christmas Cheer? in the forum No Subject 19 years ago

    cold Sauvignon Blanc….Na zdravie!!!

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Light Industry 570 sq. metres in the forum Value Adding 19 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Harry,
    thanks for prognosess, if I get the property I let you know how close you were.
    Cheers,
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Light Industry 570 sq. metres in the forum No Subject 19 years, 1 month ago

    Hi,
    there is an office building nextdoor and option to consolidate is not there. At this stage I’m investigating if I’ll get the property what options are there for development.
    Thanks.
    Cheers,
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic super fund and HDT or FT in the forum Legal & Accounting 19 years, 1 month ago

    thanks Cata

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Renovation Advice Callout! in the forum Help Needed! 19 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Luke,
    when you are crunching the numbers take into account that If you resale in less than 12 months of holding property you are paying CGT on 100% if you sell after 12 months you pay tax only on 50% capital gain.Best to do cost analyses of capital gain tax saving against interest payed on borrowed money.
    Good luck.
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Builder in Brisbane in the forum Help Needed! 19 years, 4 months ago

    Hi,
    try Fiteni Homes (PH: 3245 4055), being in business for long time with excellent quality of work.I had my house build by them and will use them again.
    Cheers,
    Daniela

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Advantage of Renting in the forum Opinionated! 19 years, 6 months ago

    I have my own home and equity is used purchase investment properties. In last two years I had 200K gain on it and it will CG tax free, if I decide to sell. Your private residence is not taking into account in asset test for pension or social security entitlement. I think it is great way how to accumulate wealth.

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Meet for coffee on the Gold Coast (Queensland) in the forum General Property 19 years, 6 months ago

    Hi GC investors,
    I live in Brisbane but would like to attend the meeting. Please PM me.
    Thanks.

  • penguinchick replied to the topic Which mortgage aggregator for a new broker? in the forum Finance 19 years, 6 months ago

    Thanks for advice Mortgage Advisor.

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