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Hi, To me it looks like you need to check the roof for one or more of the following, 1. failed valley flashing, broken roof tiles, leaf matter blocking the gutter causing water to overflow in to the soffit area. It also looks like there is a timber moulding under the gutter secured to the...

Hi, Having just received a COS (new version) for a property I'm looking at placing on the market. I noticed the commission (Qld) has been changed / deregulated with the commission set just under the 3% inclusive of GST. Basically what does this mean, well for me its an extra $300.00 based...

Hi Peter, I should have clarified the 5 years was for the investment property only. My PPOR is for the term of the loan. I was not that concerned about the 5 years for the investment property as I will be putting it on the market well within the 5 year period. My PPOR will also be...

Having been away I returned to find my IP had rolled over and reverted to the default interest rate (BUGGER) new it was getting close. The rate increase by .68% taking the interest rate to 5.77. So opted to contact the bank and said in this current climate that seems rather rich. They agreed and...

Looking at this at the moment and the paperwork has come in at 5% first 18000 and 2.5% the rest, photos etc about another 1000 then plus GST. Seems a lot of $$$. Will have a good read of the paperwork in the next few days and may get a solicitor to have a read.

Well have to say top effort if you can get it all done for $2000. The wall tiles look to be in the style that was laid on rendered concrete so if this is the case kiss the 2k goodbye. If its a rental I would leave the wall tiles and paint them, just spent the time to prep before painting...

Providing this work can be done without removing the fence a much simpler job. Couple of options - 1 - build wall and leave existing in situ. 2 - Use backhoe remove old sleeper wall and get back hoe to bore your holes for your posts. Set posts in position and simply place your sleepers in...

I have one house in Woodridge, standard place for area. Two tenants so far since 2010. Rent is $365 per week. With the average rent depending on property between $290 - $320 I'm happy with this. Both tenants have paid on time all the time. The current tenant have signed on for another year...

Hi, Your sequence is good. Now is a good time to list what you need IE light fittings, door locks, tap ware etc etc for the whole place and look for any specials and buy as they come up. Just bare in mind the cheapest sometimes is not the best option. Get a depreciation schedule done now...

I would follow that up about the key for the alarm panel for future. I assume this is a DBA Direct Brigade Alarm IE when an alarm activates it notifies the fire service automatically and they attend. The owner or manager should have a key to enable a section or the whole alarm to be isolated...

Hi Wylie, That is not a difficult extension to do and the hip is not an issue. A fair amount of $$$ will go into soil test, engineer, certifiers, council fees, plan, etc. I feel this would be in the range of $4500 - $6000. Brian

Hi Wylie, This deck you are looking at is this on the house I had a look at Mt Gravatt way? If it is, I must have been looking at something else I don't remember a hip that would impede a roof for a deck. :confused: Of course age and my memory could be acting up again. Brian

Hopefully I have not put a curse on myself as I just received my monthly statement and my agent has had minor work carried out without my knowledge. Mind you this is not a tenant issue other than an agent matter. Brian

I don't have any issues with quality of tenants (Woodridge) and they pay on time and they pay all the mortgage :). To date my place has only been vacate for two weeks since 2010 so feel this is ok. I rarely hear from the tenant and when I do I fix whatever ASAP. As I have said before I...

I would not expect my tenants to do anything with the gutters other than advise me of any issue which I would address. I don't want my tenants fixing anything in case they hurt themselves or do more damage, its a pain in the butt to chase up issues raised and as far as I'm concerned it just part...