Recent content by Cdro

Hmmm...you may well be right. I am certainly no expert and could be getting mixed up. Actually I was thinking of the routine inspections that the PM does - I remember reading that they're not meant to take photos of personal possessions. So the rules could well be different in this case.

Good luck for tomorrow morning Noisuf, hope it goes as smoothly as can be expected. Be careful taking photos of personal possessions. I'm pretty sure this isn't allowed in NSW, but not sure about QLD. Also, the QLD legal aid website gives this advice for tenants who leave stuff behind - you...

The Residential Tenancies Authority run workshops for self managing landlords - maybe that would be a good place to start? The last ones were in March, but I'm sure they'll run more. Here's the website: http://www.rta.qld.gov.au/About-the-RTA/Education-and-outreach/Information-workshops.aspx

Your PM should really be managing the process for you. I did this in NSW, and basically, the PM took the order (it's called a warrant for possession here - not sure if it's the same in QLD) to the local sheriff's office, and they went around the next day with the PM and a locksmith. I didn't...

Thanks for the replies. Yes, the properties are in Sydney, so fortunately I do have a fair bit of choice. It looks like everyone uses recommendations. Would be interested to hear from people who don't have a network of landlords with IP's in the same area? (Of course, I know Somersoft is...

A couple of weeks ago, I discovered that my PM hadn't been doing lots of things that they should have been (one tenant hadn't been able to use the upstairs bathroom for 4 months after repairs weren't done! :eek:, one place was leased at the wrong rent, one tenant had fallen 18 days into arrears...

Thanks, appreciate that!

Anyone know a good property manager in Goulburn? Thanks. :)

I think your heart is really in the right place, and it's great that you want to help your friend. Like others have said, her issue seems to be one of purpose and identity. Unfortunately, you can't help identity problems by just giving them yours (ie. helping her become an investor like you) or...

It's obviously too late to help your friend on the relocation costs, but they might be eligible for Living Away From Home Allowance. The laws are just in the process of changing, and I haven't fully caught up yet, but send them this link if it could help - it gives some useful information...

Similarly, for larger businesses, the probation period by law is 6 months. Lots of employers will have a clause in the contract saying that the probation period is 3 months, but it doesn't really mean anything. You can still only lodge an unfair dismissal claim after 6 months.

Sorry, didn't mean to cause offence by using the word "fired". I meant redundant. :o If you have a contractual notice period, this is in addition to any redundancy payment. So assuming you are eligible for a payment (ie. you're an employee of the company and they employ more than 15 people)...

How long have you been there? Not sure whether you're eligible for unfair dismissal, but in any case, I wouldn't lodge a claim, as they might have to reinstate you and then you'd have to go back. Sounds like that wouldn't work for anyone! If you've been there long enough, and they said...

Yeah, the propaganda they believe is pretty sad. But North Koreans can also be surprisingly proactive and entrepreneurial. If you look at some of the things they've done- the black market for food, improving communication etc. Some of them are really trying to make life better for themselves...

To me, this looks like the answer. So why did you start investing in property and why are you investting now? I can imagine a situation where someone might start with a specific lifestyle goal in mind, but then find they just enjoy investing. So the purpose might change over the years. If...