When “sold” isn’t sold and “off-the-plan" is just off.REAL ESTATE ESCAPES is a collection of timeless property parables where not all agents, solicitors and conveyancers are created equal, and where not all escapes are successful. Drawing from over four decades experience Tim O’Dwyer combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an uncanny ability to explain in a simple and entertaining way these true tales of getting out of contracts, leases, prosecutions and legal liability.

Encrypted lyrical poems of real life struggle and strives. Ryan Morrison was raised to walk on faith, follow the signs on this road laid out for us. Life is a journey with change of plans, people, the unexpected. Proud of his down home raising, was taught to keep his life simple, but his dreams wide open. A man’s worth comes from working hands, but gentle enough to lift those up in need. From a long line of farmers, mechanics, musicians, blue collar-small town country folks. The fields, ba...

Technology is taking over our lives. Now you are free to invest both locally and off-shore; cards have replaced cash and you are continually bombarded by new investment products and changing laws. Yet knowing how to invest successfully is more important than ever. Heres the good news: the basics are timeless. Laws change principles dont.

The property market can seem like a maze, especially if you're thinking of buying a home for the first time. Investing in property is not the sure route to success and profit it once was - you now have to be smarter to make your investment in residential property perform well and not drag you down.Now extensively revised throughout, this bestselling book tells you how to invest smarter by:* selecting the best possible property in terms of purchase price, ongoing costs and p...

The break-up of a relationship is one of the hardest things you can go through. And during the confusion that accompanies it, you're supposed to make sensible decisions about the fair division of money, and possibly the future of your children.Breaking Up gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the family law system so you'll know your legal rights. It will arm you with information on:how to choose a lawyer to represent you how to represent yourself, i...

An experienced Australian fund manager explains how the share market can be a fun and simple place to operate if you take the right approach.The share market is awash with new opportunities to profit everyday as millions of shares in thousands of companies change hands. Even if half of your decisions go wrong you still have a genuine chance of generating a profit like the pros – it really is the easiest game on earth! Despite all of this the share market has lost its appeal for man...

The past decade has seen a period of unparalleled growth in executive remuneration. But while CEO pay exploded, shareholders looked on helplessly as some of Australia's best-known companies self-destructed. When the fall eventually came, executives were well protected. Shareholders and creditors were not so lucky.From Telstra's enriching of Sol Trujillo to the toppling of Eddy Groves's ABC Learning Centres and the untold accounts of the billions lost by the collapsed Babcock & Brow...

Using insider knowledge to reveal the tricks of the trade, Zak Mir’s 101 Charts for Trading Success is the essential guide that explains the most complex set ups in the market. Charting provides a clear way of predicting price action and hence gaining riches. Executed correctly using Zak’s tricks, charting is a way of delivering high probability percentage trades and investments that remove the task of trawling through company accounts, financial ratios, and interviewing...

The Buy To Let Myth could have been called The Buy To Let Con, why ? because it's virtually impossible for an investor to make a reasonable return from the resi. letting market. Many do not understand the costs and legalities of being a landlord and how these erode income often leaving them worse off. This book explains how to avoid expensive mistakes and how best to get a decent return on their money. Follow the guidance here and you will see a positive impact on your Bank balance, now th...

An up-to-date book on property investment in New Zealand, with lots of practical advice from a rising star in this market. This book has been written as an authoritative text on New Zealand property investment. Its goal is to inform investors and inspire and teach would-be investors about how investing in property the right way can make for an improved life. There have been numerous changes to legislation recently, requiring the vast majority of New Zealand property invest...

UK Law and Your Rights For Dummies®With coverage of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern IrelandYour rights and responsibilities explained – without the jargonBoost your legal know-how with this accessible guide that shows you how to negotiate the British legal system. Covering all aspects of the law in plain English – from money matters and returning goods through to relationships, employment, motoring, and UK ci...

The majority of applications for probate that follow someone's death can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all the information you need to administer the deceased's estate; from dealing with the urgent practical matters to preparing and submitting the relevant forms, paying inheritance tax, and distributing the estate. You'll find specimen forms and letters and a list of usef...