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Monnie

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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:39
Some really great advice - thanks so much ladies:)
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:43
we used to have Raine&Horne as our agent until they changed the management their service was slacking. We switched to REMAX (CARINA branch) and have been satisfied. They were quick to secure tenants etc. hope this helps. good luck! edited by dangsu on 09/02/2011 Was yours a commercial property too? In Australia would there be special agents for commercial property or a general agent?
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:42
Sam - it's called the Gateway Business Centre and apparently it's on the airport road. Do you have any idea of whether it's in a good location? Do you know of any reputable agents for commercial property in Brisbane?
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:15
I'm looking for some advice from any Australians or people from Brisbane. About 4 years ago we bought a commercial property through Ozzie Opportunities in Brisbane. In these 4 years it has never been rented out and we have had to pay the mortgage and all of the expenses ourselves. Our agent in Queensland who is supposedly trying to rent it out for us just keeps asking for more money for advertising but it never comes to anything. We have just paid AUS1000 for advertising and he said there were only 2 enquiries from people shopping around. To make things worse we have just been notified from our bank in Australia that the mortgage rate has now gone up to 10.5%!!! At this rate if we don't rent it out any time soon and start earning some money from it, we will have to default and lose everything. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about in finding another agent as we have the feeling that this agent is taking us for a ride. TIA
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 07:18
According to the weather application on my i-phone, it's going to rain today!!!! Let's keep fingers and toes crossed :)
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 07:17
Why don't you try Amrit in Satwa? I also found him to be very reasonable. However, as someone already mentioned, you do have to steer clear of the expensive material if you're on a budget. Otherwise you can always try Ikea (already mentioned), Dragonmart and other home department stores such as Home Centre, Homes R Us and Pan Emirates.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 17:39
Wellington is the best school by far!! DS is doing his GCSEs at Wellington and he's doing really well - no complaints from our side.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 20:31
MM - Do you mean that in just one session she dropped cufflinks down the drain, broke a sculpture and unplugged your fridge???
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:30
Vj - I'm so sorry about your mum. I can't imagine what you're feeling and unfortunately can offer no advice about whether it'll get any easier or not. Regarding your friends, I'm playing the devil's advocate here, but are you sure they knew you needed their help. I know that true friends should anticipate your needs but sometimes we might be giving a feeling that we're fine, even if we are not, and people might not pick up on our needs. I know I do this - everyone thinks I'm strong because I never ask for help but deep inside I'm craving for it.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 20:56
Thanks for the replies - I'll check about the AR ones but not too hopeful.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 10:23
Up till a few years ago when I was a size 10, I would buy some clothes every time I went to the mall (which was every week). Now that I'm a size 14 I see no fun in buying clothes anymore - I only buy when necessary and every time I go clothes shopping I get depressed :-(
 
 
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