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    accounting fees going down

    Accountant- Any recommendations can any one recommend an accountant in and around Blacktown or Parramatta.
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    Leaking shower - Megasealed?

    I had a guy come over and give me a quote for megasealing " Apply mgaseal to wall/floor wall/wallJoints; regrout or seal walls and floor; service taps & shower - screen" $ 425 another shower " as per above + reglue floor tiles - customer to supply" $ 665. he mentioned 12 year guarantee for...
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    House has Sunk and been Re-stumped.

    Is this a dangerous crack? I found this thread while searching for cracks and thought that this would be the right spot to ask my question. I saw this house and found this cracks in the bathroom tiles and also on the wall where the cracks are leading...
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    Re-negotiating after terminating the contract.

    My wife is against this property, she wants me to get out of this and look for a better one. I on the other hand am trying to negotiate because the bank has approved the loan. I will try these strategies during negotiation and will update the post. The property is for $242000 currently...
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    Re-negotiating after terminating the contract.

    Aha now I get it. it was coincidental typo.
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    Re-negotiating after terminating the contract.

    No it was not accidental, it was my 1st IP and also an interstate buying attempt without looking at the property. The bank has approved the loan after evaluation for the initial price and my dilemma is should I ask the owner to fix the problems or negotiate on the price. I will be flying...
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    Re-negotiating after terminating the contract.

    How to go about it? I have recently terminated a contract because of the following building and pest problems. 1. Live termites found in the garden- 2. Timber posts should be at least 75mm above finished ground level to prevent wood decay and possible termite entry. Timber decay to barge...
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    Why have tiled showers? They always leak!

    Hi Mark, I think I have found the leakage, a small tile 2 x 5 Inches at the bottom of the wall has shifted a bit and the grouting has come off. I went under the house and asked my wife to pour some water into that corner without turning the shower on. I could see the water seeping out in...
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    Why have tiled showers? They always leak!

    Leaking shower- tiled need help Please. I was just inspecting the house (POPR) underneath this morning and to my surprise I found that the shower was leaking and leakage has seaped through to the ground. There are wet areas and the wood looks rotten. I am wondering if the insurance will...
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    Brisbane buyer's agent

    Bundy, I have to agree with you that with latest technology we are able to do most of the research from home and talking to people. Is it required to employ the valuer before making an offer? The bank is going to get a valuer (you would be paying for it in some cases) and it is a...
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    Is it a good deal or am I trapped?

    I do have three conditions put in. 1. Subjetto finance, pest and building, and regarding a constraint OV11-Gas Pipeline Buffer Area Overlay I guess I have 5 days of Cooling off period. Will I have to pay any penalties?
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    Is it a good deal or am I trapped?

    I mentioned my budget before asking the REA how much the asking price was and the fact that the agent mentioned that the earlier offer was 254K and he would negotiate to my budget of 250K.
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    Is it a good deal or am I trapped?

    It has 2 bathrooms and 1 LUG. No outdoor facilities ( Pergola).
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    Is it a good deal or am I trapped?

    My 1st offer for a property in BbP(Behind Goodna) has been accepted without any problems and i am wondering if i am being tricked into buying it. I had earlier spoken to a real agent regarding a different property that was 22 years old. I told him that I was looking for a property that wasnt...
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    Need Advise: 3 bedr 1 LUG 700m2 Or 4 bedr 2 LUG 410m2?

    Need Advice: 3 bedr 1 LUG 700m2 Or 4 bedr 2 LUG 410m2? Hi This is my first IP and need some advise on my dilemma. I have to decide on 3 bed 1 LUG 700m2 Or 4 bed 2 LUG 410m2, the rent returns are greater for 4 bed house. Both are almost 12 years old house and are in the same locality...
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