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    Help please. No idea on floors.

    Hi, this is my first property. So, am totally clueless when it comes to this. Any help is greatly appreciated. :) Anyways, the floorboards which was glued to particle boards in my living room, family room and dining room have peaked. Questions: 1) Is it repairable? 2) If not, what kind...
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    Watergardens, Melb, Vic = Myer

    Just read on the local newspaper, Watergardens is planning to build a 2 level, 12,000 sq meter extension with Myers as anchor tenant. http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/keilor-taylors-lakes-sydenham/335/story/148697.html
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    The Property Downturn- by Kochie

    http://kochie.com.au/20110508372/the-property-downturn Snippets: There are a number of factors working against a recovery in residential property values; . banks continue their tight lending policies which is demanding higher deposits and lower repayment to income ratios. . clearance rates...
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    Are we on the cusp of an upswing for property?

    Watch out... China's construction boom an illusion? http://m.io9.com/5790596/watch-jarring-footage-of-chinas-massive-ghost-towns If true, we might follow.
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    Hillside (Taylors Lakes)

    Congratulations on a good find. Fairly cheap. Hmmm, Hillside is a bit far from Watergardens so it might not have much impact on house prices there?
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    How much do you need to live every year?

    True. I had two maids, two drivers and live in a gated community. Life is not all bad in 3rd world asian countries. traffic is terrible though.
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    Will you buy a house which is behind another house?

    I will. I reckon its safer and more secure.
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    Confidence in Australian Housing Market

    Somewhat related to this topic: Australia has Highest Household Debt to Disposable Income Ratio in the World Aussies lead world in personal debt
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    Buy or Rent in Glen Waverley ( surrounding suburbs)

    Wylie, Y-man and Buzzlightyear...thanks for your input. Your advices helped a great lot. I actually have an approved rental application in Glen Waverley but backed out (to the anger o the REA:(), I really want to move there but moving costs etc fear...deter me. Arrrrrrgggghhhh....
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    Buy or Rent in Glen Waverley ( surrounding suburbs)

    Glen Waverley and surrounding suburbs have GREAT schools with high VCE results. Help guys, I'd like my children to study there and hopefully get great VCE results for uni. The thing is money is tied down to my current house. Do I sell this house and buy a smaller townhouse in Glen...
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    Vendor seeks extension - we've sold our current residence & will have nowhere to go!!

    I did! They gave us extra discount in exchange for one more month. A license agreement was made between us and the vendor.
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    Qustions re: property title and stamp duty

    Hi all. I got my title already. What happened last friday was my conveyancer called me that she got the title around 11am, I checked around 2 pm, its still not lodged, the guy from land division inquiries told me, as soon as the title is lodged, it;ll only take 10 minutes to be reflected in...
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    Qustions re: property title and stamp duty

    Hi, I've fully paid the vendor for the property. I paid stamp duty via my conveyancer ( conveyancer paid in cash, I paid conveyancer my check to facilitate faster release of title) Questions: 1. Will the Land title be released in my name if stamp duty was not paid for? 2. Do I get...
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    FHOB related question

    I get FHOB regardless if I rent it out before I live on it? thanks
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    FHOB related question

    Hi all, I just bought a property and will not be living in it soon. I am afraid to just leave it empty and am planning to rent it out for 6 months. Will I still be able to claim FHOB grant aud17,000.00 when I come back? thanks
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