Recent content by glenn123

No i did not state which searches i want to carry out. i send an email to the solicitor but i haven't heard anything back. Wow seems like this issue is going to cost me good amount of money. i can't believe the builder can't be held responsible in this instance.

Thanks for that. I send the email per your advice, at least now there is a record.

Contacted the council first thing in the morning and was advised that the officer in charge has been away sick from the past few days and has called in sick today as well. This is so frustrating. The officer has given me two weeks to action the notice and is away sick and apparently i can't...

Yes the solicitor, typo, just so stressed with this whole thing

It is a freehold property and not a strata title.

I have one occupancy certificate for the whole duplex (i.e both owners have the one certificate. i don't have a separate one for the half of duplex that i purchased or the Garden flat separately). Sorry i don't know much about these things, i am not sure if i should have a separate certificate...

Thanks, I sent an email to my solicitor. Since the house is newly built wouldn't the 12 month building warranty from the builder cover me?

They said nothing when i bought it. As a matter of fact i remember the builder had to make a number of modifications to granny flat (Garden flat) before it got approved by Council, its only after than he got to sell it to me.

Hi all, I bought a new built (6 months back) duplex house (only one part purchased) in NSW, Western Sydney region. It was sold to me as dual occupancy, the granny flat is attached to the main house (sharing the wall). The house has been on rent since it was purchased, it has two set of...

I am within the warranty period. you are probably right, he must be away on holidays, that why i was wondering if i should get it repaired and then get him to reimburse the expenses. I sent him an email this morning. Thanks

Hi, I recently (couple of months back) purchased a brand new IP (house) from a builder, the The new tenant has few issues, these issues are that - - the kitchen tap is leaking, - the downlight in the en suite is hanging down from the ceiling, - the shower drain in the en suite is slow to...

Hi, On a vacant land IP (NSW), is it more cost effective/practical to spray weed control (once in 3 months) than giving out a contract for lawn mowing? Are there any laws that stipulates the maximum length of the grass to be maintained on the vacant land (NSW) ? Thanks.

Hi, I am just curious, when letting out, the property manager (pm) has no incentive in signing a 12 month lease as compared to 2x 6 month lease (to the same tenant). The letting fee structure rewards the pm for the number of leases signed rather than the term of the lease. How does that work?

Hi, I have a balance in an offset account that is equal to my PPOR loan. Currently the loan is principal and interest, so a fixed principle amount comes off my offset account every week (only principle, no interest of course) to pay the loan. now if i switch to interest only, the bank has...

Gary, can't thank enough for such a detailed and clear response. Really appreciate your time.