Hi there,

It was suggested to me and so I’m passing on this info, that the local rag in Tassy, one covering Hobart and surrounds is called The Mercury, which comes out on Friday with a real estate liftout (my copy came on Monday)and is worth looking at if you are interested in investing in Tassy. There is another newspaper, the name escapes me…[Read more]

Hi Mary and Greg,

Congrats on your 1st Ip! [^] Do you plan to get the property revalued once you do the renovations, considering your purchase price of approx 70+K and the fact that other properties in the area are 110K?

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hey everyone,

It’s wonderful to read about everyone’s lives! Better than Big Brother []!(Does anyone really watch that stuff???)
Thanks Will and Del, for the lovely birthday and holiday wishes [:X][]. Only 3 sleeps to go!!!
Where we are going there is no hot water or electricity… I think we’ll take a solar shower with us, so we can give Simon…[Read more]

Hi Mario,

At this stage, if you could contact the site administrator before posting in regards to looking for joint venture partners, it would be appreciated. admin@propertyinvesting.com

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi amni23,

Clarinda and Dingley is getting more expensive. However, there are overhead power lines close by, so you should be careful what you are looking at. That is unless you don’t mind living next to humming power lines. I avoided buying in Cranbourne for the same reason, even though I know that people may not have the same health concerns…[Read more]

Hi there,

Adam, here are the links again.

http://www.matusik.com.au
http://www.apimagazine.com.au

Good luck with your purchases!

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi Adam,

The web addresses mentioned are at the ‘useful links’ post. I will pop them into the ‘useful links #2’ so that you can find them easier.

Are you using deposit bonds on the off-the-plan purchases?

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi amni23,

You will be hard pressed to find a house in Carnegie or surrounds for 250K. Oakleigh South, some parts of Ashburton, Chadstone, you might be lucky. Try http://www.realestate.com.au or http://www.property.com http://www.domain.com.au
I prefer houses to flats. However…you could..

1)Get someone to wrap/lease option a house to you
2)Get someone to wrap…[Read more]

Hi PI forum,

Thanks Felicity for this link! []
http://www.financewraps.asn.au/

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi there,

Michael, sounds like a good idea, that way you are in control not the RE. After all, it’s your money!
Another twist on this, (especially as there seems to be bidding wars going on with regards to the price of properties in certain areas) is not to worry too much on what % below market value you put your offer in at, but what terms you…[Read more]

Hi Leigh,

Do you want to Wrap or L.O it to the tenant? Could you speak to the tenant prior to settlement, introduce yourself perhaps? I reakon once they see you, they might be relieved to sign a formal arrangement/lease, so that they have somewhere permanent to stay and they know you’re not going to kick them out.

Just a thought
Cheers
Sooshie…[Read more]

Hi there,

Leigh, well you know me! I even got a cuddle on the second day [] Doncaster’s great. I miss Tunstall Square shopping.
Well for everyone on P.I forum who want to know my specs. I’m Soosh (aka Sarah) born 26.6.1972 (exactly 48 days younger than Steve!), I’m a phlebotomist, registered Nurse, Acupuncturist and Midwife (something like…[Read more]

Hi NishuG,

For that price, you might want to look at Clayton, or further up North Rd, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin, Cheltenham etc. You can actually buy a house for that price in certain areas if you look hard enough, but it depends on what you are after.

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi Alex,
I was talking to a RE in WA and he explained that whilst you purchase the house, the land is actually not owned by you but leased to you by the shire/council (or whatever they call it in that part of the state). So in fact you actually pay a fee to lease the land from this entity (like rates). I guess it’s like having a caravan/cabin in…[Read more]

Hi amni23,

Welcome to the forum! Can you give a little more detail about your plans? I’m from Melbourne and it really depends on what you are planing to do with the property.

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi all!

Thanks Minimogul for the link.

http://www.propertyinvestor.co.nz

Cheers
Sooshie []
4 sleeps till Fiji!

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi Mini,

Welcome home! I knew you’d love Ubud [8D]
64% increase in value on your reno!!! WOW!
By the way thanks for the link, I’ll pop it into ‘useful links #2’ post.

Those massages are great aren’t they! []

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hi AD,

quote:Just remember…..Beautiful one day ….perfect the next

That’s true, but remember after Winter…6 months till Summer and potential drought time again. I hope everything picks up this winter so that Summer isn’t to trying.
Thanks for the explination on the BB [8D]

Cheers
Sooshie []

“Giving is a Blessing, receiving is the bonus”

Hey Steve,

If my navigation skills are anything like my spelling skills, I recommend you avoid the water for a while [:0)]
Thank G-d I can cook!
Mike’s hair is going to be shorn tomorrow. ‘Saurus declined on the ‘pull test’ when offered at the seminar []
Remember in some countries, women like me are considered rich. I’m sure I’ll get the info…[Read more]

Hiya,

Obviously Steve hasn’t seen me try and ‘Tilt’ a chocolate vending machine after a crazy shift at the Royal Women’s Hospital []
Could you explain to this ‘City girl’ what a ‘banana bender’ does (I assume this to be a banana picker/grower)?
Actually, how has the drought affected property where you are [?] Are locals moving and investors…[Read more]