Recent content by ltk333

Hi All, So I've recently purchased my second IP... this time, rather than an apartment in Bluechip Sydney which is now CF+, it's a big block of land with a 'old-character home' in Adelaide [AKA. Albatross] My strategy this time around is still long term yield - but the reno's are aimed at...

Dave M - Great photos + yes.. I now see exactly what I need to do. I'm tossing up now between DIY or tradesperson. I have the hands on deck + youtube (info source extraordinary). One further question - Would you do the floors as a first step. OR, last after other jobs needed such as -...

Hi Ideo, So you are a Town Planner? or you've had experience using one?

Thought you may like this photo - the carpet in my new IP... There are floorboards underneath, so now decision to be made whether to strip + polish or new carpet, and perhaps some venetians.

Hi All, 2 part thread, 1st part - I've read around that Independent Town Planners can take alot of the stress (I'm guessing profits too) - out of dealing with council, etc, when looking to do subdivision work which doesn't necessary fit in the the councils apparently strict (BS)...

lol @ rockstar - Yep, that's the 2nd option. Thanks Stacey Survey - Appreciate the advice all.

Update for this - I've done some measurements today (with a concreter - not a surveyor ;)) and found the width to be 15.04m (14.99m if including fence). [the surveyor quoted $1200] This compares to the title which states width of 15.24m 20cm seems like a lot of space to be giving up...

Hi all, Looking for recommendations for a private surveyor in Adelaide. What type of $ should I be expecting for this service? Thanks.

Hi Weg - To answer your question, the driveway can fit a couple of cars in there but then it gets to a point where it is blocked off by the chimney/fence (about 10m in) - otherwise you could take it all the way to the back of the block (50m deep) I think you've answered my question with the...

Hi All, Have just purchased a property (755sq/m in Glandore, SA)! From what I've been told by the REA and neighbours; the vendor is the next door neighbour (currently tennanted but the same bloke owned the 2). On the street every house has a double if not single driveway, yet the...

ACT Investor - I've never had experience dealing with PM's outside of Sydney's North Shore so I'm not sure however would imagine the market would be different elsewhere. I would guess maybe a blue chip suburb with typically easy tenants, + solid returns makes it a steady income stream without...

My advice is do due diligence and get multiple PM's to come to your area. I found that just by having 3 agents come through the property, my complete fees were offered at 4.4% inc GST + a $5 monthly statement fee + 4 months free commissions. Remember that its a substantial source of revenue...

Hi all, Looking for a recommendation on a PM for the Cammeray area. There must be some people with too much business out there as returning phones calls I have found is a difficult challenge for some..

Thanks all, PM's have mentioned that letting furnished in my area would extend extended letting times by up to 2 months... Nonetheless, I think it's a easier way to go - may get a couple of opinions. I suppose insurance is the only other major consideration. Also, I might take my nice...

Hi all, I own a one bedroom apartment in Cammeray but will be moving states soon for work and looking to rent it out. I am currently considering whether to rent it out furnished or non-furnished. My furnishing are nice! as it's the 'stuff' I've been living with, i.e. chrome fridge +...