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Hi, I'm looking to get some quotes and would prefer to go by recommendations. Obviously reasonably priced if possible (I know bathroom renovations aren't cheap). I live SE. Thanks Christine

Thanks Melbournian....was hoping this was going to be an easy thing to sort out...I'm going to have a rethink on the design. Thanks also to Scott No Mates and Shovelhead for responding.

Hi all I've got an 1970's (approx) 1st floor apartment made of brick. I'm looking to renovate the bathroom and hopefully remove the internal toilet wall - which I'm pretty sure is also brick. I've read a few threads that state you need BC approval (which I don't think will be a problem...

Hi all Aaron C - I don't mind using a bank cheque Kathryn D - I don't have anyone here to do the POA Thanks for all the other advice. I'm going to see if my conveyancer has a trust account and go from there. I will also insist on a pre-settlement inspection.

Hi guys Due to work commitments, I am not going to be around when my property settles. Settlement is 10 Feb and I'm away 9/10 Feb. I've asked my conveyancer if I can electronically transfer the settlement funds to the vendor for that date. (I am 99% sure my bank will do this but I'll...

thanks guys :)

Hi all I'm looking to buy my first property and it's currently tenanted, however if I get the property, I'd like to move in on completion. The agent told me I won't be able to do this as the tenant is on a fixed term lease until 1 July 12. I'm sure I can make the contract settlement...

Apologies if this has been asked before....I'm looking for a good mortgage broker in Melbourne...any recommendations?

Aaron_C & Don K...must say I was having a brain meltdown :eek: I do understand what you say and appreciate the advice...thanks guys

Ok this makes sense - tx guys... Should I get my first loan as an IO on the PPOR and try and aim not to use the $450k (purchase a property in high £300's) and put the remainder of the loan into an offset account? As it's an IO loan I'm not actually paying off the principal so how does this...

Hi all A friend recommended this site...great recommendation. :) I'm a first time buyer in Melbourne and was originally thinking of buying a 2 bed reno as a PPOR (FTBG). After speaking to my friend, she suggested that I should consider buying a 1 bedder for a smaller cost and buying an IP...