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    Am I doing this right? My partner doesn't think so

    So approximately 6 years ago with approximately $30k cash deposit for a 2 bedroom unit (this included government $7k bonus) which we lived in for 6 months. My SO then gets a job at my company and we decided to get a house. 6 years so later we are now renting out both properties while we are...
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    Question re mortgage higher than house value

    I am wandering what happens when you sell property for less than what the mortgage is owed? Would the bank allow it to go to sale?
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    Damage to property not reported by property manager

    Hello all, I've had the same (good) tenant for the past 3+ years, i have not seen this property since. recently due to baby nearly coming into my life, I decided to sell this property. My property inspection reports have nothing to indicate any issues, but the sales agent has come through...
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    Insurance issues, should I be worried?

    Hi, A little back story, early August of 2011 we had a house fire (accidental, no one was home at the time) that caused extensive damage to a small corner of the house - the only structural damage and require replacement to back sliding door & deck, the rest was a clean up and repaint...
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    Landlord / Tenant horror stories

    Been reading up on these as they are interesting, anyone like to share? & outcomes? :) PS I have none.. KNOCK WOOD
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    flooring

    i'm not putting this in the adding value because i am doing it out of being at my wits end i'm looking at replacing my ppor's carpet because we got a puppy.. (that sale was a lie!).. I like the look of timber flooring, but now considering hard wearing vinyl with the timber look because i...
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    I don't know how this works

    I stumbled upon this ad, and wander how does this work? You pay $1mill for an apartment and get a job as the on site manager? http://www.elysees.com.au/Forsale.htm
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    buying from partner

    hi all, i want to know what fees/paperwork required to buy the other half of the title ie buy out the partner? & what's the most cost effective way to do it if anyone has experience in this area?
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    What can't you do: in a day, a week, a month?

    I was watching an outdate Oprah the other day and it was asked these questions, I know for sure I often don't spend money on days, I don't eat out anyways, but unfortunately as in denial as I am, I cannot go a week without using my credit card :( What other ideas people have done to save...
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    Names issue

    Anyone else has this issue?? Being asian its quite common to have more than one middle name and we read/write our name being surname first, followed by middle, follow by first name. So I get given S**T constantly for having my names displayed middle than first even if I fill all forms...
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    What price to sell?

    Hi I am looking at selling property with the following details: Approximately 800m2 level block Corner block with 2 street frontage - 17 Tamarind St / 9 Nerium St. Currently tenanted on a month to month lease. Freestanding solidly built house with plenty of room and land space. 3 large...
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    selling your portion of the title

    is it possible, that you can sell your 50% share of the title?
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    sorry bad memory..

    what is that site that lets you check out previously bought prices? & does this make sense? $339K for house that shares common driveway with 4 other houses 3 bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite another bathroom double garage 2 years old about 18klm from bris cbd open living spaces...
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    $1 billion plan to make Buranda the next New Farm

    http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,27574,24617569-3102,00.html I thought this would be interesting for those looking into inner Brisbane.
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    Ballarat - 300 IBM jobs to be created

    Thought this would boost Ballarat.. http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,27753,24249279-31037,00.html
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    Furnished or unfurnished unit?

    Hi All, What's the best for a rental unit for a landlord & renter's perspective? Would you pay more for furnished unit? Or is this a bad idea? Thank you all for your opinions
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    What helps add value for renting out?

    Hi The following are the things I believe my 2 bed unit needs for renovations - plasterboard internal exposed brick wall - every wall - Kitchen - Bathroom - Closets Being on limited budget & having only 6 months, then rent it out - what would you guys recommend would be the...
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    Family tragedy + contract about to go unconditional

    Hi All, My dad is dying of cancer, so it made me evaluate my family's & my situation. I am mentally muddled and traumatized right now, and worrying about finances should be the last thing. But with a contract on a 2 bedroom unit going unconditional on the 9th of July, sitting around crying...
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    Conveyancing

    Hi all, I am doing the conveyancing all by myself without the help of a solicitor (with guidance from a friend). Just wanted to share the following link with you all who might consider doing this: https://www.confirm.citec.com.au/citecConfirm/serviceAreas/land.shtml Predominantly in QLD...
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    Render or Gyprock?

    I would like to know how much it cost to render the inside of a unit I am looking to buy. It is made of bricks and has the ugly brick pattern on the inside and I want to know if it is cheaper to A. Render it or B. Install sheets of gyprock (which one will increase value?)
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