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Have used these guys before and they are quite good. Might be overkill (they stock a lot of decorative/replica mouldings) but in case you after something particular: http://www.classicarchitraves.com.au/

Hi all, We have a 2BR IP in Brunswick, Melbourne. Has been rented consistently (furnished) for the past 2 years, without issue, managed by one of the larger RE agents while we have been living overseas. The most recent tenants have been consistently late in paying rent and have had some...

Hello fellow Somersofters; Helping my bro sort out the renovation of his kitchen in sigle-bed apartment in Fairfield, Melb. He's got a good joiner to do the kitchen, also has sparkie & plumber, however the plumber has said he can't do the rangehood & will need to find someone else. We already...

Hey all. Fantastic responses, I have a bit of research to do. And yes, we both earn in Aus dollars (and are paying tax in Aus). Have called Citibank three times in the past day, they are, for want of a better word, hopeless. Each person has different advice. I have applied for a Citibank...

Hey all, not sure of this should go in this sub-forum, but not sure where else to ask. Wife and I have been secondered overseas for a few years (Netherlands, home of excellent cheese and many bikes). We have an IP in Australia, loan through CBA. My wife gets paid into the CBA account, in Aus...

Hi Sam, Thanks for the info. I've left Nicole a message & will wait for her return call. And thanks for your advice in my other thread. :-)

Hi All, We have a property in Brunswick, Melbourne. 2BR apartment, about 8 years old in heritage listed complex. We are looking for an REA to talk to and potentially engage to manage for 2 1/2 to 3 years (maybe more). Furnished OR unfurnished (haven;t decided yet). Can anyone recommend...

I agree, a PM is probably required. Any suggestions for inner north Melbourne? Is the general consensus that unfurnished is the way to go? Thanks again for the replies.

Hi all, My wife and I have a 2 BR apartment in Brunswick, Melbourne. It is our first humble 1st home and we wil eventually return to live in it, most liekly. We are heading overseas for 2 1/2 - 3 years (maybe more), leaving this January. Wife wants to rent our place 'fully equipped'. I...

Hi all, Apologies for the late reply; we did phone the agent and requested to put in an offer. He said that it would be a waste of time as the vendor wants to go to auction. So, I never mentioned to him what we were willing to offer.

I think it'll sell for maybe 10% on top of the 415. Maybe 15... We can't go that high, so we are probably outta luck. I just thought that they may consider it, and after all - what can it hurt. At least we know and can then bid on a property beforehand... Or do we hold out, just in-case...

Hey Rolf, Thanks for the advice, and if you don't mind, I'll get your advice a little more... We did not bid on the weekend - place was not right for us, however, the other I mentioned (Auction in a week) is perfect. The upper expected is 415,000, according to the agent. As mentioned...

I assume u have done the pest and build and other checks on the place u want to bid on tommorow ? ta rolf I have the opportunity to bid at auction tomorrow on a property, however recently a deceased estate has come up, which wife loves. Agent indicated *at this stage* they won't be...

I haven't called the agent.. we are potentially bidding on a property tomorrow and I am just doing some final research...Thought maybe one of the educated peeps on here knows. I assume it sold since it says sold. Maybe not? EDIT: my mistake. It may not have sold after all...

Hi all, Does anyone know what the following property went for?: http://www.myhome.com.au/buy/vic/melbourne-inner-north/brunswick-east/apartment/p000zktw/ Thankyou, if anyone knows. :-)