Thanks a million for your inputs, everyone. Maybe this indicates that I am a little anal on this issue and it's great to hear other opinions. (but I'm still confused)To clarify, this is the PPOR we're looking to convert equity from (do have to live here, sorry Milly). I am quite happy living without BIWs and if we put to rental market, it would be…[Read more]

okok.. i can’t be quiet on this
First, i love you, Pisces. Your passion and wisdom adds much to this forum. however i must say in response that politicians are human and if i could be so bold as to modify your saying

“Humans are corrupt and, if they are not, they soon will be.”

Now, I AM NOT a Carr apologist, but (heh), one would imagine he has…[Read more]

Ususlly silent here, me, but sheesh, can’t a guy buy a holiday property.

Just because his line of work *happens* to influence the property decisions of his constituents, does that mean he must keep his hands tied behind his back and deprive himself of something he may have aspired to during his working life? As prem, is he bound to buy only in…[Read more]