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    What level of service should I expect from a property manager?

    The fee is negotiable, I pay 5% incl GST, 1 week rent for renting out (in Victoria). It is very easy to change the agent - just select a new one and he/she will take care of everything else. Will cost you nothing. Regarding getting back on you enquiries, it is really depend on the individual...
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    Inefficiencies of PMs

    My friends were a bit annoyed with their PM too. Old tenant moved out a month ago, so they put the property back on the rental market. 19 groups of people visited the property during the first open inspection. 8 applications were submitted. PM was so excited and told my friends that she...
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    Is there a way for landlords to join forces and boycott the environment

    Fresh water consumption is still within acceptable range for our environment. Don't ban it yet :) http://rt.com/news/242441-earth-facing-human-extinction/
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    Facing a war

    And not to forget about earthquakes and volcanos. Right now, there is the one getting active, just 35 kms away from an old supervolcano, that sent the earth into the nuke winter 70,000 yes ago. http://rt.com/news/266341-sinabung-volcano-eruption-indonesia/
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    Do I need solicitor/conveyencer for Section 32 for land?

    I would check the contract with conveyancer. I was helping my friend to sell a block of land recently. When she requested the S32 and contract of sale to be prepared, it turned out, that her original sales contract had a special "on-sale" paragraph, requiring an extra document at extra cost to...
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    Are There any Investors in South Melbourne?

    I am helping my friend to sell his 1bdr apartment in South Melbourne. This is a large apartment in the high quality building, just across the road from Albert Lake Park. Somehow I am getting enquiries from owner-buyers only. But they are very precious about having a swimming pool and gym...
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    340k where to buy?

    Interesting article, thank you.
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    Backyard for Sale in Donvale

    Just in case if anyone would be interested. I was walking with my dog and noticed a sign for sale (Donvale, Leslie street). Backyard for sale, single level home 3/2/2 Plans approved Phone number is in attached picture
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    $1.6 million house in Caroline Springs

    By a rough estimation, the price to build this house would be around $800K-$1000K. The remaining $600K-$800 would be for a 1000sqmtr of land by a lake.
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    Process for selling myself?

    LOL, pic number 2 looks like he is advertising an old piece of furniture for sale
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    Doncaster East

    Balwyn house gains $930,000 in 8 months. :eek: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/realestate/news/balwyn-house-gains-930000-in-eight-months/story-fni0ckoj-1227358711357
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    If a vendor says to the agent "don't bring me offers under $x", is this legal...

    My understanding of this law requirement is that it was made for the vendor protection. To make sure that if there are several offers within acceptable range, then all are passed. Sometimes RE can get emotionally involved and sympathise one buyer more than another just because they grew up...
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    Doncaster East

    Wow, I thought it was only East going nuts.
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    Doncaster East

    Doncaster hill area is hot hot hot. There are lots of multilevel dwelling construction sites in that area. Here is another example http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-doncaster-119319167. Here is more info about Doncaster Hill area...
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    Doncaster East

    This one is the craziest of all in Doncaster East http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-doncaster+east-119282075
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