1. Have you had a market appraisal – do your research first so you know whether you are looking at a loss2. While you're getting a market appraisal – get it appraised as a rental at the same time – will the estimated rent cover your repayments?3. If you are unhappy living in the property my opinion is that you don't stay there – being unhappy in…[Read more]

For further info – Notice to complete was issued 6 April with due date 21 April. To date I have not been advised if the LDA's solicitors have granted an extension to enable me to on-sell the property, however I was sure this was a hard and fast rule. Notice to complete is final?Are my solicitors negligent here for not advising me?

That sounds like some welcome news, would be grateful if you could review my post under Help Needed and tell me if you think it's necessarily true though…..

I don't believe so hleung – you can submit an offer on a property 'subject to finance approval' but once you have exchanged that condition is not part of the contract…Thanks though

Hi DamienOIf you live in the area and do your research, property management isn't too difficult. Mind, there is a lot of work involved if things go wrong. Always screen your tenants carefully and keep records of all conversations/correspondence. You also need to be well read in terms of the Tenancy ACT and relevant policies in your state. I cur…[Read more]

Hi – you may wish to read the policy on the FHOG – I note you are interested in purchasing your second property?I believe its called a First Home Owners Grant for a reason.Keep reading, keep researching – there is no such thing as get rich quick…

I'm sorry I have no advice on getting your business online for more exposure, however, it has been my experience that the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth. My partner is in real estate and primarily gets new clients using this method. At an estimate 75% of his business comes from referrals as well as the signage he has on his…[Read more]

No dependants and only other debt is a $5K credit card.Please email me if you would like more information, I am keen to get this off the ground asapCheers!

I'm sure there were a heap of threads on this forum last year about the same guy and from memory the consensus was – be very wary – I don't recall a good thing being said about it…