Recent content by goblin5566

Thanks for advice. My dad meeting the original contractor tomorrow (Wednesday). Lets see what he says. I'll keep everyone posted. I'll ask him to look into other items suggested by others. Really appreciate everyone's opinion.

I know what you are saying. Its ridiculous. It literally is talking about rounding errors. Honestly its measurement mistake. Even though its builders fault, I highly doubt he intensionally made it few decimal cm bigger. Also, second fail that is absurd that council wants to demolish first...

Private Certifier . How would I go find them? Are there any of those on this board? Also, what would I expect to pay them?

DA Approval. How does that work and what is cost? We didn't actually consider it at all. Perhaps thats a better solution and less hassle. Otherwise, need to chase builder. a. What do we need to do for that case? DA approval process. We do have 30 day demolishing orders. b. What can we do...

I know it is absurd. Also, catch is that their demolition means literally demolish and then rebuild. Another contractor quoted $1500 to readjust. But my dad is checking with council if he can do that adjustment without having to demolish Why come up now? We'll its a bit of sad story. New...

What to do where builder built construction that doesn't comply with council guideline Looking for advice to help my 63 year old dad. Long story short: a. My dad built a pergola from licensed contractor (seems like big enough company) 4 years back to have enclosure outside where he could do...

3 year degree seems to be overkill. Mainly to get licence. Not sure what is 3 day - work in the industry/agent reps course So, I guess what is bare minimum. Eg. You work as fitness instruction you need to get certification of fitness instruction. Thats 6 month course. So, not sure for this...

NSW. Sure. But seeing what is minimum required to bypass the companies and advertise directly.

I was curious. Mainly a licence only. So, wasn't sure what are the pre-requisites. Maybe this would help: Just scoping out: My dad will be managing my property (he is semi retired). So, lets say in 6 months he is confident. There is no reason he can't extend to manage 2 more property and...

Thanks for that. I am actually trialling an already established property management platform. The owner offered me extended free trial period as I am writing about it in my blog for July edition. Since I have 60 day till I switch over I am writing two things: a. How to migrate from agent to...

I was just curious what is involved? What schools? how long it takes and costs? Mainly coz all sites like realestate.com.au require a licenced agent to advertise. I know there are options like propertynow. But just curious what is involved. Couldnt find much information online

ok. called fairtrading found following useful info: a. Resource on being landlord: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tenants_and_home_owners/Being_a_landlord.page? b. They confirmed with michael said earlier about filling following form...

Are you able to send to website? Is it on fairtrading website? There are two reasons: a. I think Bond is the only pending question pending for me to get information. I dont think answer to that question is worth $2500 premium a year. b. I am preparing a guide on how to manage property...

ah.. I was just about to send out termination notice to agent. I am confused about the bond now. Couldnt find any infomration on Fair Trading. Question if someone could confirm be great: a. Can I transfer in my name? I dont see it being problem as people manange property themselves. b...

Also, I was curious where can you get offical legal information like: a. What notice tenants require? b. How often I can request inspection from tenant? c. ... etc