Recent content by ozcherry

Thanks Carol for recommending the resurfacing solution. I have since written them an inquiry and just got the contact info for a local resurfacing man. I will see how it goes ;)

It would be a PPOR for 3-5 years and will probably turn to an IP afterwards.

Thanks Peter for bring up the "over capitalising", which trigger me to creating a new thread on this topic: http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81089 But i am still not quite sure what you would think is "over capitalising" regarding appliances brand. Would you mind elaborate it a...

Thanks for your advice M.Investigator. I will make more reasonable rather than emotional decisions on this :)

Hi wylie, thank you so much for your detailed advices, much appreciated :D Ok, i might get a stone/composite bench top then, if it is not overkill as it is just a townhouse. The gray tile will probably stay ;P, i won't let my personal taste play too much role here, although i really really...

Hi PT_Bear, thanks for your reply. That is very helpful for me. Ok, i got you-- anything that just personal "taste" related would be "over capitalising". Yes, the current condition isn't too bad although the kitchen and bath are old. The rent of $400 is kind of a proof for this, considering...

Thank you guys for your quick response. I shall read through slowly to take in the advices. Here is one more photo from a bedroom showing the dark colored carpet: cheers

A couple of pictures of the current condition might be easier to give advice.

I am a newbie regarding renovation and in my other post i spotted the word "over capitalizing". I would like to gather your opinions on this to avoid any such issues down the track. I am not sure what would considered "over capitalizing". This is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 18 year old, two story...

Thanks for all your advices guys. I have checked the appliances online, but did not find their price cheap. Do they usually have sales or you think their everyday is already cheap?

My first home will settle by the end of the month, i am planning to renovate the kitchen and will need a whole set of kitchen appliances - oven, cook top, range hood and dishwasher. I am thinking of getting everything in Fisher & Paykel brand and just don't know where to find the best deal...

Just an update on this, today the structural engineer inspection was carried out and it turned out to be good. The cracks are cosmetic, nothing serious to worry about. The REA and owner covered the $770 bill for the inspection. P.S. I did call the building inspector on Sunday to ask his...

Thanks Andrew_A for the cost and time frame info of a structural engineer report. I would really hesitate to spend that money knowing it is possible just throwing the $880 away. I have talked to a couple of friends. Both of them had the experiences of cracks found in a property, but their...

Thank you guys for your opinions.

We are seriously considering giving up on this property. Even if the crack is small right now, chances are it might develop in coming years and become a hurdle when we come to sell it. It could be a burdon on my mind.