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    Self-managing landlords?

    This website is a wealth of information. It is currently WA based. Worth a look at! http://www.privatelandlords.com.au/
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    Duplex finance hassles

    Thanks Rolf.. Phew, I was getting a bit worried then. We are metro so fingers crossed everything will work out.
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    Duplex finance hassles

    I have just logged on to do a search for a similar situation. We have seen a duplex half on a total 1200 sqm block that has not been separated on the title. It shows that the total areas surrounding the 2 duplex properties are common grounds. Does this mean we will have trouble getting finance...
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    Our bathroom Reno

    The total cost was just over $5000 Plumber -$1200 Tiles $400 Tiler $2200 Spa - Free Tapware $200 Cabinet $500 We did the pull out on the Sunday and it was ready to use on the Friday. We still have to add a few hundred dollars for paint and a blind for the window.
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    Our bathroom Reno

    New tapware, vanity and our old glass screen cleaned up and replaced
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    Our bathroom Reno

    The spa was installed, and the floor tiles went down.
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    Our bathroom Reno

    Surprise Surprise! 2 layers of floor tiles??? The old cast iron bath was even heavier than we thought it would be. It took 4 men to get it out of the house.
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    Our bathroom Reno

    Hi everyone, We had a go at renovating our bathroom so I thought I would share some photos. We expected the worst but thankfully didnt run into any dramas. Before Photos
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    Does anyone have time to help a novice with some general figures?

    Dazz, Thankyou sooo much for your post. I really appreciate the time you have taken to reply, and the extent of your reply too! I have read, and re-read your post and will probably read it another 10 times so it sinks in. Your breakdown of everything is such a help to me.. thankyou!! I...
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    Does anyone have time to help a novice with some general figures?

    Hi TroyHunt, Thankyou for taking the time to reply. We have approx 45% equity in our current house so I was hoping we could somehow use that, and then borrow the total amount for the IP. Is that possible? The $17k a year does sound scary, and I assume that means I would want the property...
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    Does anyone have time to help a novice with some general figures?

    Thanks Wylie, Your advice is appreciated. I am guessing there will be lots of things like this to consider, especially when it involves a third party. I will have to do some research on this. Christine
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    Does anyone have time to help a novice with some general figures?

    Hi, I am sorry to bother you all, I am constantly lurking on this site but have no experience with investments as yet so I hope you dont mind me asking a question or 2? A bit of background, We 'nearly' purchased our first IP last year but pulled out at the last minute as my husband was...
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    Kitchen Pantrys?

    I saved the photo to my 'IP Ideas book'. I hope that was ok? I am not very good at coming up with designs, I have alot of ideas in my head but when it comes to putting it altogether it all goes wrong.
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    Kitchen Pantrys?

    How hard are Ikea kitchens to put together? I love their product range but struggle to put together a bookcase!
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    Kitchen Pantrys?

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE that pantry! What a fantastic idea! Do you think a regular cabinet maker would make one of these? Christine
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