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    interest rates!!

    I see the UK have just followed the US and dropped their interest rates... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7232304.stm
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    Why do Landlords Have to Pay for Tenants Water & Council Rates?

    Why would that make anyone feel better? Should we pay their electricity as well?
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    2nd duplex reno from A to Z

    Go on Celeste, dish the rest of the dirt.. :)
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    Caboolture duplex completed

    Hi, great thread thanks, love those pics. How hard/easy was it to get permission to stick a duplex on the back of the block? Were you 100% sure you could do this before you went to contract? Is each property now on its own title? Sorry if this is dumb but knowing what you can and can't do on a...
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    Inside Running

    which sort of reports do you buy?
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    what dishwasher not to buy

    Surprised also. Asko is the best dishwasher I have ever had. And I've had Bosch, AEG and Miele.... Some of the 'big names' are now outsourced and not necessarily built in Europe now
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    our First Investment

    Well done Anthony - where is the block? Sounds cheap for the coast
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    Tenants want AC - what would u do?

    Yes it will, but as I pointed out it may be worth it in the long run anyway with fewer call outs for tripping faults. Many older houses were wired in the days when we didn't have electric everything and just can't take it. I personally wouldn't skimp on electricity issues.
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    Older investor and loving it

    Well NB its inspiring to me that you started 'late' and have done so well. I bought a PPOR in my 20's and have done well with trading up but only really 'got' property investing recently, in my late 40's when it dawned on me that all this equity was doing nothing and that the ATO desperately...
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    Tenants want AC - what would u do?

    I've installed aircon in 2IPs this year, each top quality brands. One cost 3300 all up for 2 quality split systems. The other was 4300 because of higher kw rating and upgrade required to powerboard. The latter has the advantage though of fewer maintenance calls for tenants tripping the...
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    Housing slowdown hits UK

    I read on the BBC site yesterday that max lend for 'buy to let' in the UK now was 70% AND the banks were requiring that rent covered 125% of mortgage interest :eek: Here's the link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7083446.stm
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    Ho Hum - Interest Rate Rises

    Well the Poms didn't feel the need... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7084832.stm
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    Landlord Tactics

    Or financial incentive to pay on time (sounds better) ie rent 'discount' of $X if paid on time
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    Vacant Possession - SA

    Hope she was cheap..
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    First timers showtime and advice - McDeyess Reno attempt

    Looks like it will turn out great. Where is it? Looks like its on a decent size plot. Do you mind posting your ballpark figures ie how much you think you will have to spend, how much you expect value to increase etc. It would be helpful for others thinking of taking the plunge...
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