Recent content by belencong

I have a mortgage broker but would like to compare advice/products with another broker. I am about to take out development finance for a triplex. Ideally I would like someone in Perth, but if they are good I can deal online or over the phone if located elsewhere. Any recommendations...

What about tile floors in living areas for a rental? Wooden floors are so easily damaged. I would have thought tile would be more practical. Tenant can put down some rugs to soften it up and add their own touch??

I painted the splashback tiles in my kitchen with white knight 3 years ago and still looks as good as the day I did it. My tiles were beige with daggy feature tiles with pictures of jugs or something, I painted with a soft white colour. I just followed the instructions for prep, used the...

Thanks Aaron. I'm still learning the lingo, so what is CP?

So I have a builder who was doing plans for my triplex development, but their draftsperson is clearly struggling and not particularly good or clever. Examples of things that have got me scratching my head are outside areas with no access, or access to drying courtyard through a bedroom, and...

Not sure what the OP was intending long term for the property - he said "move in and rebuild it" which I took to mean they will move in while they are re-building. You are right of course, if the OP is intending on remaining in the property after the rebuild, then a demolition write-off would...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm giving my planner 2 more working days to show me prepared plans otherwise I will need to look elsewhere. I didn't think it would be a problem, but it threw me when they said they were having difficulties. I strongly suspect they are trying to reduce a plan...

I realise this is an old post, and came across it searching for topics regarding tax deductions on the demolition of an investment property. I believe the response is somewhat inaccurate. If you are planning on a full demolition to rebuild, or even a partial demolition to renovate, you should...

This question is aimed at those experienced developers here. I have a level block that is 728sqm with 18.1 frontage, and 40.25 long. I thought it should be possible to put 3 3x2x2 units on that, but so far the designer is struggling. Do you think the block is too small for what I want to do? I...

I'm in design stage for a triplex development in Balga, typical 200sqm division, and tossing up whether to include a bath in the main bathroom or not. By not having a bath, the bathroom can be smaller and the space used for areas. I know that if I don't include a bath I'm essentially...

Thanks for the replies. There was no special condition on the OA concerning council approvals (live and learn). There were several special conditions but not that one. The OA was written up on a REIWA OA form and includes the General Conditions. It is true that in W.A. that a property is...

Apparently the council have said has to go that they will not approve it (too big and attached to wall next door). Maybe it could be altered in some way, but that is not what I signed up for. As I am not the owner, the council will not speak to me regarding it or disclose what they have told the...

I'm purchasing a strata property (free standing villa) in WA and the contract is unconditional. I did have special conditions for structural report, white ants, and usual 'working order' type deal for appliance etc., however I did not put anything in about extensions and patios being council...