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Thank you Vaughan :)

Hi, I recently finished building my granny flat and the hot water and cooking is provided by two 95kg LPG gas cylinders. I paid for the rental of the cylinders but the tenant disagrees with me as who should pay the the initially two fully filled bottles? Tenant said that the landlord...

Hi Guys, I have chosen the design for the granny flat and now I have to choose bricks. I have started my research and also will also be visiting Boral on Tuesday to have a look and seek advice. I know nothing about bricks apart from the fact that they build houses hahaha Any advice I...

Tenants have moved out, everything cleaned and removed. In the process of selecting new tenants right now. So everything is good. Thank you so much everyone for your advice. Much appreciated :D:D

Mum and will all ways look after their kids. I was well aware that I was entering the house without permission from the tenant personally but I couldn't leave the house with doors open and unsecured, so the risk out weighted the benefits. The mum spoke to the tenant and said that they would...

Yes I do have landlords insurance but I don't have rent protection. I have been to the property after the arrest of the tenant on 3 occasions to help the mum secure the property and help move furniture together with his older brother. The property is good condition, I only got worried when...

I've self managed for 7 years and have had no problems this is the first time a eviction notices was even thought about. There are Pros and Cons to self managed properties and this is definitely one of it's drawbacks. His mum did get back to me and said he is visiting him this Sunday and will...

Hi everyone, To respect my tenants privacy, I will keep the information given to only describe the situation. The male tenant has been arrested on domestic violence last week, This came as a complete shock to me as they were a very nice couple, I've visited them on many occasions. His...

Is this "blacklist" information available to the public or just RA?

Taking on your guys advice, I had my friend come over and install it for me. Straight forward install, connected the 3 wires as it was the same set up as the old one. I got him to sign the receipt to say that he installed it. Tested it out, everything good.

Yes always a risk installing it myself but I'll get one of my electrician friends to come and help me install it, I'll just ask him to go for lunch and have a small detour :p "and oh...yeah... I've got this oven to install..." and watch him whinge all day. Just say that a qualified...

Hi MichaelaS, I think your looking for a "silver bullet" to your answer, there is no one answer, it is a learning process and you gradually learn over time. I manage my own properties, so I say it is very important to treat people the way you want to be treated and be fair. Fair meaning...

Hi everyone, We do most, if not all of the maintenance, repair and installation work ourselves. We recently installed the hot water system and about to install a oven. The hot water system had 3 electric cables and some plumbing, the ovens got 3 electric cables that need connecting. Now I...

Thank you for your quick responses, I have equity but I don't think I have borrowing power due to my income. Problem will be fixed soon with a pay rise, if not a new job :)

I've just recently purchased my 2nd investment property and because of my income I don't think I would be able to borrow any more money unless I use the equity on my 2 properties, how much does a valuation normally cost?