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Not sure if this has been brought to anyones attention yet on SS. I heard through a friend that NSW DFT decided early this year to prohibit owner builders from carrying out dual occupancy (duplex) projects unless exceptional circumstances warranted an exemption. I spoke to a DFT representative...

We are in a rare situation. We have an unconditional contract for a vacant block of land that was due to settle on Jan 16. The Vendor's bank hold the title and weren't ready to settle on Jan 16. This was the beginning of an extended settlement which still hasn't happened. Since then we have...

I'm in a bit of a dilemma whether to put a sink into an island or not. I've always lived with sinks at a window but my current design has the option of putting it in the island or at the window. Has anyone lived with both and has any advice on pro's and con's of each?

Just doing a quick poll on the % of people who would have a wall oven tower if they had a choice. Unlike previous builds, our new duplex build has kitchen space to fit in a wall oven tower but I'm not sure if it is an asset or not? Any opinions on this?

HI All, Situation: 3 tenants on the lease gave notice at the end of lease. 2 of them have ended satisfactorily but the 3rd guy has left a heap of gear in the garage. I gave him permission to store 2 cabinets until tomorrow but nothing else. Have texted him to remind him he has broken his...

Hi All, I am settling on a vacant lot in mid January but will be away on holidays until early Feb and out of contact. There are a number of trees on the property. Am I liable if a tree fell on a neighbouring house after settlement? Is it possible to insure against this if the land is vacant? My...

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit...

Would it be possible for someone to get approval for, lets say, 3 seperate loans for 3 seperate properties at the same time given that this individual could easily pass a servicability requirements for at least one property? Any checks that restrict this practice?

Do any of you have experience with laundry cupboards? My architect has designed one into our next build and it seems a bit tight. 1250mm wide x 700mmdeep internal dimensions. Any thoughts?

Hi All, This is lining up to be our first problem tenant in our landlording history. This woman moved into our property with the intention of purchasing it. Contract was exchanged subject to finance. (2 weeks) After several months of extentions to her finance clause we decided to no longer...

Hi All, I haven't had to pay for internet for around 8 yrs and now I am moving into a house where this won't be possible. Just wondering what options I have for a possible short term stay ( 3 - 12 mths) in a house with phone line already connected. The place receives mobile coverage but I am...

We built a duplex 2 yrs ago. One we sold new for 340k - was treated as development thus we paid gst and income tax on profit. The other unit became our PPOR and still is. Each unit cost around 250k to build. If we sell our ppor now we pay no tax or gst since we have had it for over 12 mths...

Just wondering if anyone has bought a 2012 corolla? Have had a 1994 model seca which has been a great car but it is time to give it to the kid. :D Saw a 2nd hand 2012 corolla sport 7 spd cvt auto with only 4000km for around 20k. They are 26k new.

My 79 yr old dad returned today from 14 days holiday in Japan. He got an iphone a bit over a year ago but doesn't use it much at home. While on his trip he decided to look up some stuff on the net each day not realising the costs of doing this overseas. He returned home today and discovered a 4k...

Just heard Ken Raiss talking on Kevin Turner's Real Estate Talk show. He gave some general information on partitioning in relation to avoiding stamp duty for JV's in NSW. Would any of you be able to shed some light on the following scenario? Two parties wish to carry out a simple strata...

Just wondering who is best to see for lower back pain and stiffness. Would you use an Osteo or a Chiro? Normally any back problems I have will come and go pretty quickly with some remedial massage but this time the stiffness is lingering for much longer so I may need some cracking to rectify the...

It's my birthday today and the end of the world is coming in a few hours (for Aussies). Just wanted to say it has been nice to have known you all and I hope you are able to face the day calmly. Be good and goodb..........:eek:

Hi All, 3 mths ago all of our IP's were handed over to a new PM after our long term PM sold their rent roll. Our old PM always contacted us 1 mth prior to a lease term coming to an end to discuss whether we wish to lock in another term, let it go to continuing agreement, raise weekly rent...

What we plan to achieve: To complete two duplex projects (4 houses) by Xmas next year. Profit/Income target is 460k Timeline Purchase block 1 (Already under Contract Oct 31 - Jan 30) Draw up Plans and lodge DA to council (Already lodged on Dec 5) Sell 2nd unit of our previous duplex...

We have a buyer for our house. Price and conditions agreed upon. Both parties want to settle before Xmas (21st Dec). She has a MB who received the front page of the contract late today. We have mortgage free title. She only has to borrow around half of the 375k purchase price. We are renting...