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    Minimum return you'd do a Granny Flat for?

    Same here.. I have a property in Raymond Terrace which I thought about building a granny flat but at this stage I agree I don't think there is much demand and return is on the low side... Possibly thinking of doing one in 12 months time... hoping rents go up a bit in that time
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    2 weeks into lease and need to replace aircon

    Thanks guys... I'll get it replaced...
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    2 weeks into lease and need to replace aircon

    I feel a little annoyed... 2 weeks into the lease and the tenants have reported the air con turns on by itself and the remote is not working... Got the PM to send out a tradie and he said the stop making parts for this model aircon back on 2007... It's going to cost $1600 minimum to replace the...
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    Landlord insurance Suncorp vs NRMA

    Hi all, I'm with NRMA now but plan on switching to Suncorp as it's much cheaper... Does anyone have any review on Suncorp insurance? I've read some bad reviews on both company and rarely do people take the time to do positive reviews...
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    quick bathroom reno question

    Personally I would rip it out... Who knows what damages lies beneath... I'm in the same situation and I ripped out the entire shower and redoing it now... For me I was worried about moisture and attracting termites... It's not cheap... total cost including new shower screen is $3800... They...
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    Can you negotiate because of stormwater drainage?

    Hi all, I'm curious in Brisbane whether you can walk or away from a contract or re-negotiate after finding out about storm water drainage?
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    Suncorp not direct debit from my account

    thanks good to know... i rang them 5 times to ensure all accounts are direct debited from the right account.. I'll call them on Monday... thanks again
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    Suncorp not direct debit from my account

    Hi all, I just started with Suncorp and they are meant to direct debit from my account on the 17th but nothing has been deducted... strange this is that earlier this week I received an sms from Suncorp which stated "Your 1st monthly payment of xxx for Home Loan xxx is due by 17/04/15...
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    Replacing entire fence, tax deductible

    Thanks Paul. I'm exploring ways to repair the fence, the foundations and bigger piers. that should be deductible right as it's not replace, it's repair
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    Replacing entire fence, tax deductible

    I found another repair place... he's going to have a look to see if he can repair and quote me on it. I'm hoping he can repair all the piers to ensure it doesn't collapse on someone
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    Replacing entire fence, tax deductible

    Basically no one is willing to repair it... One guy said he would but said it's going to happen again... So if I replace one part, another part might fall and hurt someone... I don't seem myself having much choice but to remove the entire lot... the repair a lone if someone is willing to do it...
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    Replacing entire fence, tax deductible

    If I had a choice I would replace... But they are saying the brick fence is poorly built and may collapse again and hurt someone... I have no choice but to rip it down and replace the fence with say colorbond...
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    Replacing entire fence, tax deductible

    Hi all, I have an investment property where the 2 of the piers on the brick fence have collapse... I've spoken to 2 bfence repair place and they said they can repair but it will happen again... So to prevent any liability issues, I want to tear it down and replace the lot... Is this tax...
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    Issue with leaking shower base

    Hi all, I got a plumber to come out to my investment property... The plumber did a pressure test and confirmed the leak is coming from the base... He can temporary reseal it but best to do it properly. I'm happy to do it properly but he said he doesn't do that type of work... He suggested...
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    Would you do Termidor treatment after this report?

    Yeah Brisbane... Can you send his details over please? How do you rate him?
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