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Hi mortgage experts,
I noticed add in Brisbane from Smartline group for mortgage brokers/franchise opportunities. Any comments about the group?
Thanks.Hi all,
I’ve been to few of their meetings few years ago. I did not purchase any properties because I was not interested in negative geared properties. Also I was wondering what was the kick back from developers and other professionals that were recommended. I just do not believe in free lunch (biscuits and cup of coffee in their case).
Cheers,
DanielaHi Donna,
I frequent your forum regularly and it is great.
Well done!
Thanks.
Cheers,
DanielaI sold land in NSW privately. I priced it reasonably and price was not negotiable. Anybody who called I gave the name of my solicitor who had unconditional contact (that is used by Real Estate agents) ready. Every caller was told that who comes first to solicitor and sign the contract, land is theirs. Land was sold in a week.
Good luck.
Cheers,
DanielaRobert,
some people (including myself) have wills made by Public Trustee and than they administer the estate according the will.
Cheers,
DanielaHi Ajay,
I have DHA leased townhouse in Brisbane and I would not consider another DHA property again. I have it for 8 years and hope to get out soon (lease is for 9 years + 3 years option). It is worry free investment but return is too low. What I am fed up with is rent review process.This year I am getting $270 per week rent minus 15% management fee.Rent is reviewed each year and if I object I have to pay for another valuation to object, which cost between $300-500. Than there is negotiation going between my valuation and their valuation. There is also condition that their rent can by $10 per week less than market value. As I see my situation I could rent this townhouse for between $280 -$300 per week with 5 to 7% management fee on open market but I am locked in the lease or sell and pay big CGT. I would like to keep the townhouse but I don’t like the lease.
Good luck!
DanielaI have 9 years old Alaskan Malamute “Wolfka”, got him from dog pan 7 years ago. He talks, does not bark but likes to haul around 1 am (not very popular with neighbours).I attached remote control door-bell on his colar and ding-dong him from bed each time when he decides to have go with his “night singing”.
DanielaHi Andrew,
I took aussie cash over and changed it at the bank (National) with no exchange fees. Just to remember banks are opened only Monday-Friday. Places that I liked are :Taranaki area, Tongariro Crossing, Nelson, Wanaka(?), TeAnau and Dunedin. I will be going back to purchase property and I shoth-listed Dunedin and Westport.
Have fun, just to watch for bloody sandflies…
Cheers,
DanielaHi Ian,
did you check with Council if you are allowed to relocate house to the islands?
Good luck.
D.Hi Sue,
my problem relates to yearly market avaluation of rent.My case will be looked at again by DHA and I will let you know when outcome is known.
Cheers,
PenguinchickHi Brindabella,
do not waste your time with DHA properties, I have one. I complained already twice and it is joke how they deal with customer complaints. I will call them again tomorrow and keep you posted.
Cheers,
Penguinchick[angry2]I have DHA investment property and will never consider it again. Current “market” valuation of rent by valuer contracted by DHA come $35 less per week than unit in the same complex rented on open rental market. I contacted a valuer for second valuation and was told this is happening each year.It will cost me $300 to get second valuation to object DHA’s valuation. Valuer told me I would not get real market value anyway because final rent will be set somewhere between DHA’s valuation and second valuation provided by my valuer. Add 15% management fee and I can’t do anything until lease expire… I am locked in. I can sell it and pay CGT…but this suppose to be my long term “worry free” investment.
Cheers,
not too happy Penguinchick
