Recent content by Skuri

Yes, good point! Swapping an internal 50L unit for an external 80L unit (different brands). The apartment is on level one and the HWS unit will be on ground floor but basically directly underneath where it is currently. When he came to look initially he said it was fairly simple - just...

HI there Buying an 80L HWS from eBay for $580. Getting it installed by a plumber and I think his labour quote was around $500 - sound like too much? Plus I need to pay for the electrician to extend the power from internal to external. He quoted $220. Does this sound like too much...

Actually the number is 0418 383 231, but thanks heaps. I'll give him a go :)

Revision Hi, so thanks for Geoff's number. He's a bit busy and also works in the eastern suburbs so won't come across. So, as an update, I need someone who services the inner west (Kingsville/Yarraville/Footscray) area please :) I got a quote from a decent guy but he reckons...

Hi there. Our electric HWS broke - well, is leaking - and I need to find out whether it's just a corroded anode or the TPR valve needs replacing/cleaning or if we need to replace the whole unit. I would love a friendly, honest, experienced plumber's contact details please who knows hot...

PLumber's details? Hi there. Our HWS also broke - well, is leaking - and I need to find out whether it's just the anode or TPR valve or if we need to replace and would love your friendly plumber's contact details please?? Thanks so much!

You're all so harsh! It goes both ways you know. Tenants are people too and when investors/landlords don't have tenants they ***** and moan and cry poor and when they have good ones but then they make a decision that they want to change the game plan, the tenant is expected to just get out...

Actually it was the old landlord's and it's already gone. Thanks everyone for your ideas. A few different opinions. We'd definitely paint it if leaving it as is. Definitely wont change the position of the taps. Cheers. ;)

Hi :) We have updated our bathroom and flooring and some window decoration etc in our temporary PPoR (soon to be 1st IP) but still need to tackle the old 70's style kitchen. We're unsure wheher to rip it out and install a Bunnings flatpak with new appliances and sink at a cost of approx...

Be careful with finance. Many lenders have a 50m2 minimum or wont approve finance! But you have to ask outright - they neglect to mention it :( Our place is approx 50m2 + balcony. It's a pretty good size for a one bedroom really...on the larger size. Rooms about 3.5 - 4m x 4m is decent...

Thanks All good thoughts. Thanks very much for your considered comments. It's a truly sucky system in VIC but isn't changing in the near future. For this property we've decided to pass on it, even though I loved it. The agent's refusal to get back to us (about this and other matters)...

Not really. One was about legal rights (especially regarding cancelling an unconditional contract), this post is about ideas for how else to tackle this problem and whether a building inspection should be done or if it's craziness to even contemplate NOT doing one. :D

Ah yes, now this is sensible of course, and you're right because it seems I can't do anything about being unconditional. However, the problem is I'm looking at this as PPOR and fell in love, which I have NEVER done before, and of course never attach myself emotionally to an IP. This area...

Ok, so here's the deal. Interested in a free-standing property which is about 50 years old. It seems crazy not to get a building and pest inspection done BUT I'm struggling to justify spending the $600 or so when we have very little assurance we'll actually be the successful bidders. I...

Even so, in Melbourne you should have a whole lot more than 3 interested parties by now. :( Is the agent fulfilling their contracted duties? Have you commited to inspection times? Discussed your concerns with the agent? Good luck anyhow....