Recent content by CraigRos

Hi all I'm considering discussing with my current property manager the possibility of taking over management of maintenance issues myself. I'm interstate, so don't intent to actual do the maint myself, just organise/manage it. I'd feel better controlling it myself, and the current...

Did you happen to locate a good plumber around Newy??? Hi Lizzie and all, wondering how you went with your plumber search? Any luck? I need one. I have one recommendation and will be contacting him shortly, but any other recommendations wouldn't hurt either. I'll let you all know how it...

Try Leah Jay also? We had a positive experience with Leah Jay (Hamilton) when they handled our house for 3 years whilst we were away with work. They do seem to be a bit more expensive (I think it was about 8.5%), but then again they got us a higher rent than anyone else was quoting us at the...

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I guess we were after just a bit of re-assurance that we weren't maybe overlooking something. You're right chrispy, the area does seem to have a very low vacancy rate. We had 3 potential good tenents ready to move in within a week of settlement! Decent...

Hi Somersofters, Just wondering peoples opinions/thoughts about a tenants request to extend the current lease agreement? We've had this twice now (from 2 seperate properties) and, although certainly not a problem, i was just wondering why would people ask for this? We don't personaly have...

Being new to the forum and IP world, Ive managed to work out several accranyms and trying to understand some different investing ideas. But can someone put me out of my missery and explain what a "wrap" is please......!:)

thanks Thankyou Rolf and geoffw for your thought's.:)

Hello all. I just registered today and this is my first post. I have so far found this forum to be like a good book, I'm having trouble pulling myself away from the screen! I wish to maybe tap into some of the wealth of knowledge out there to maximise my IP situation. My situation is this...