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    Plasterer & carpenter required in North East Melbourne

    Thank you Sracey, much appreciated, will give your dad a call. Thanks Paddy
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    Plasterer & carpenter required in North East Melbourne

    I haven't tried it yet, I was hoping to get some recommendations from people on the forum who have used these tradies in the past rather than using an unknown tradie. If I were to go down the "unknown tradie" track, the local paper is probable easier than using "service seeking" Paddy
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    Plasterer & carpenter required in North East Melbourne

    Hi all Can anyone recommend a good reliable plasterer and carpenter servicing the North Eastern surburbs of Melbourne (I'm in Ivanhoe). Plasterer - Plaster kitchen (4m x 3m), bathroom (2m x 2m) and bedroom (3m x 3m). Carpenter - Fit some skirting boards, architrave and picture rails...
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    Tax deductible implication on subdivision/turn PPOR into IP

    One thing I forgot to mention is you should have the front house valued by an independent valuer (not a real estate agent) once you move into the new townhouse. If you sell the front house down the track you will pay CGT based on the valuation. P
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    Tax deductible implication on subdivision/turn PPOR into IP

    With the details you provided, I think the answer is yes. You can claim the interest expense on the 200k loan from the time the front house is rented or available for rent. There are a host of other expenses you can claim also, rates, property management fee, etc. This is my twopence worth, but...
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    Tax question re stay at home mum

    Thanks everyone for your propmt replies, much appreciated. We have both lodged our 2010 tax returns so we will wait and see what Centrelink come up with in relation to Family Tax Benefit part A and B. P
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    Tax question re stay at home mum

    Thanks Propertunity, We don't claim family tax benefit part A or B until after we have lodged our tax returns, therefore we don't have to repay anything back to Centrelink as a result of them overpaying us during the year. P
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    Tax question re stay at home mum

    Hi everyone I have a tax question and I was hoping someone on the forum might be able to provide me with an answer. My wife and I bought a new PPOR in November 2009 and we rented out our previous PPOR (which is now our first IP). The IP is in both our names. My wife is a stay at home mum...
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    Can someone go through my spreadsheet?

    This might be a stupid question but you are claiming the First Home Owners Grant as you say it will be your PPOR but then you are including renttal income, as your are going to rent out the purchased house while you apply for development approval. I would have thought to claim the FHOG you would...
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    Can someone go through my spreadsheet?

    Your real estate agent fees of $12k (cell C74) are based on your "profit" (Cell C74), I would have thought the fees should have been based on total expected sales (cell C72). This would increase them substantially. Paddy
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    Replacing Steel Windows With Wooden Ones

    If your house is one of those triple fronted brick veneer homes then replacing the steel corner windows is a bit of a pain. There is a steel post between the window frames which supports the roof load above. We replaced two corner windows a few months ago with timber windows. We cut the windows...
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    Development Project - Stuck in a dilemma

    This will depend on what your engineer thinks. If your engineer thinks that a retention system is not required then you might be able to negotiate this point with the council. I know you will be crossing over a crossover and nature strip to get to the legal point of discharge but, I would have...
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    Development Project - Stuck in a dilemma

    That sucks, after getting DA you would have thought the rest was plain sailing. I noticed the council mentioned an on site detention system was required for the storm water. Have you discussed this with your engineer because this may cost a lot more that having to lay 90m of storm water piping...
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    Subdivision help - has anyone successfully subdivided?

    Hi Italianstylezz I am in the process of doing a sub-division within the Banyule Council area in Melbourne. I have received development approval from the council and we start construction next Monday. My suggestions would be as follows; 1. Speak to a local council planning officer and...
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    Timber Window Manufacturer in Melbourne

    Thanks Nor, will give them a call. The window has a steel posting running through the corner of it and it is load bearing so I might be better of contacting a builder as it will not be an east job to replace it. Paddy
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    Timber Window Manufacturer in Melbourne

    Hi All I hope some of you guys might be able to help me. I want to replace an old steel corner window in one of my IP's with a new timber corner window. I am looking for a timber window manufacturer in Melbourne who will come out measure up the window, make it and install it. I have phoned...
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