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    Use of the bond...

    Have been to VCAT, got a possession order, the tenants are now out and have released the bond back as they were in arrears for rent and the property needs a good clean up and some repairs. Terry Sheer Insurance advised to use the bond for the clean up / repairs and to claim the lost rent...
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    Only buying blocks that can be subdivided?

    When people discuss purchasing an IP they often base a lot of their decisions on the land size and whether the property has the potential for sub-division. My question is do people only buy properties that can later be sub-divided or are others' plans to continue to purchase houses on...
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    Geelong

    Geelong area - Including Whittington Thoughts on purchasing in Geelong? What are the good and not so good areas? There are cheap properties <$200k in Whittington - is this a rough area? Good Investment area?
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    Alexandra, Vic

    What are people's thoughts on Alexandra, Vic (near Eildon) Thanks.
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    Ballarine Peninsula

    Bellarine Peninsula What are people's thoughts on the Bellaraine Peninsula, Vic?
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    Debt collectors after me b/c tenants not paying bill!! Help!

    We had a phone call today from a debt collector stating that we had not paid a gas and electricity bill totaling $450 from our IP - we are new to all of this! When we initiall purchased the property we had the utilities changed into our names however we presumed (never a good thing I know) that...
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    Putting in offer prior to auction

    Thinking of putting in an offer on a property prior to auction which is in two weeks. I am wanting to make it subject to finance and building inspection however I am concerned that this will make our offer not look as tempting. Although I do not have written finance approved I am certain this...
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    settlement timeframes...

    Is there a minimum settlement period allowed in Victoria? (Is 30 days the shortest available?)
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    Buying an apartment

    I have only ever bought house IPs. I am currently looking at an apartment and was hoping I could get some feedback regarding costs asociated with purchasing an apartment, building inspections (what to look for), body corporates etc..
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    Website for auction results

    For those of you who want to find out the previous weekends auction results (sold / passed in properties etc..) but don't have access to the paper, check out this website. All you have to do is enter the suburb. http://realestateview.com.au/propertydata/
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    Brunswick, Abbosford Vic.....

    Hi, Next IP...... I have been looking at buying a 2BR house in Brunswick (incl East and West) or Abbotsford (and surrounding). Does anyone have any feedback on the areas - or the good and not so good parts of the suburbs?? Thanks.
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    What deposit should I accept?

    We have been made an offer on our property - unconditional with 10% deposit on 90 day settlement. I have been contacted this morning by the agent asking if we would accept 5% deposit with 90 day settlement. I was under the impression that you had to have 10%. What should I do??
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    Accepting offers prior to auction

    Hi, Our PPOR is on the market - actually the auction is this weekend. Our agent is putting on some pressure for us to sell prior to auction. As we own a corner block most of the interest has come from developers who are usually reluctant to show their cards. The agent is stating she cannot...
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    Wanting advice on renting a PROR and buying IPs

    We are currently in the midst of selling our property and are confident that we will walk away with approx $300k after sale costs. We are wanting to rent a house (as we beleive our house requirements will change several times over the next 8years), and purchase IP (we currently have 1 IP). We...
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    Richmond, Vic

    What are people's thoughts on purchasing a new PPOR in Richmond? Will prices drops off shortly in the area or have they already? What are they good and not so good areas in Richmond?
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    Costs involved in sub dividing?

    Hi, Can anyone give me an rough idea as to the costs involved in sub dividing in Melbourne? Thanks
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    Metricon Dual Occupancy

    Hi Has anyone build the new Metricon Dual Occupancy houses or know someone who has? Any feedback on the houses or service provided? http://www.metricon.com.au/victoria/homeandland/dualoccupancy/default.aspx
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    Making fully owned PPOR into IP??

    My parents in law own their PPOR in full. Are there any options for them in order to make their PPOR an IP so that they can rent elsewhere for a year or so? The property is only in his name and not in his wifes. I have heard people mention about selling to your spouse, how does this work and...
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    claimables on turning PPOR into IP

    I am not sure if there has previously been a thread asking this question. If we were to turn our PPOR which we bought 2yrs ago into an IP are we able to claim any setup costs etc... besides the usual claimables on a tax return for an IP. Thanks
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    How much to build 2 townhouses?

    Can anyone from their own experience give me an idea as to how much it would cost to build 2 townhouses on a block of approx 670sqm?
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