I'm auctioning this weekend, and the agent has had a query from a potential bidder about whether they can pay the auction via a cheque from a Self...
I'm in Melbourne, and our house is going up for auction soon. It's slightly bad timing, but we'll be overseas (holidaying in Thailand) at around...
I'm glad I read this thread today. My initial 5 year IO period (> 90% LVR) with CBA was due to expire early next year. I've just called up and had...
I'm in a similar boat. I've been renting a Melbourne CBD apartment out for short-stay (not AirBnb, but similar) for 4 years now. Got rejected by...
Thanks Peter. I'll give you a call tomorrow to discuss.
@Peter_Tersteeg Hoping you have some input from me on my questions above . I really appreciate your advice. I wasn't sure if my questions got...
Other than CBA, are there other lenders who are as generous with IT Contractors? Basically, the wife has found the dream home that she just has...
Thanks for the advice all. I think I'll put the skylights in, and maybe look at doing some more staging (either ourselves or via a company). I...
That will be a problem. I'm hoping to move a lot quicker than that. Ideally I'd like to buy (or be ready to buy) whilst still in my notice period...
Peter, to clarify, as I understand, there's 2 forms of contracting: Fixed Length, and daily rate. I would be going for daily rate contracting, but...
Thanks guys. To be clear, I'm not talking about being dishonest. I wouldn't actually get approval for the mortgage on my current wage. It's all...
I'm on the market for a new job and a new house. The reason for the new job is to be able to buy the new house (I'm underpaid where I am). I'll...
Looking to put our PPOR in Pascoe Vale on the market. It's somewhat unique in that it's the original 3BR house on a subdivided block (3BR villa at...
First off, I know this is an IP forum, but you guys really know your stuff, so I'm picking your brains about PPOR. Sorry! We're looking to sell...
I'm looking to buy another IP soon. It'll be 600+ sqm in a cheaper area of Melbourne. The short-medium term strategy is buy and hold, but with the...
Thanks all for the tips. I've been reading the council subdividing and building rules to help get me to sleep at night. Having a look at similar...
Just to clarify, I know to check all the setbacks, zoning etc. with the council. I guess my question is not so much whether a block can be...
Hi, I'm in the market for a property with the intention of subdividing a few years down the track. I'm looking at 600-700 sqm blocks with an...
Is that profit, or revenue? I have almost $200k in revenue for my apartment in the last 3 years, but the outgoings (including interest) are...
Thought I'd post something I just came across: InstantAtlas™ Report It's basically the results of the 2011 Census plotted on an interactive map....
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