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I'm thinking of building a decking 6700 Length x 2300 width and 500 high. It will have an overhead pergola. Do I need a Permit for something this size in the City Of Frankston? Can they make you pull it down if you don't get one?

Howdy people, I'm keen to start looking into buying my second property. I owe $195k on a House worth about $280-$300k It's rented out at $250pw I pay $60pw board and I have $20k savings. Currently on $43k a year with a new job that I started 4 weeks ago. Can see my main problems being...

I know Hastings is a bit of a ***** hole but with the new Port Of Hastings docklands being planned for the future and the Frankston Bypass can anyone see a demand for property with wharfies wanting to buy and live locally?

Just after some ideas, my parents are living on a 780sqm block 4 doors down from the beach in Parkdale Vic. Both are on the old age pension. They only have about 30k in savings. The problem is the house is falling apart and they are not sure what to do. The block as it is would be worth $1...

Does anyone own a block of Land down Gippsland way, coastal? I'm looking at buying something to build a Holiday House on in the future. Love Inverloch, Phillip Island & Cape Patterson but all are a bit expensive now. Don't really wanna spend over $80-$100k, any ideas?

Just a quick question, i've just moved out of my property and handed it over to a property manager. The PM has found tenants who are moving in next week. I'm a bit worried about the house not having a T.V aerial and proper blinds. All the windows have thin white lace curtains. My question is if...

This is hard to explain but my parents own a house on a 700sqm block 4 doors from the beach in Parkdale, it's probably worth between $800-$900k. They are now into their 60's and they want to downsize but they want to stay on the same block in the same area and help out my 2 sisters and myself...

Does anyone here invest or live in Heidelberg Heights/West? Expiriences? It's only 10km N/E of Melbourne city. Surrounded by good suburbs. Is their gentrification going on here? I see it's not that cheap anymore. How much is privately owned? Still much Gov Housing? Thanks

I'm about to rent my first I.P out and i'm wondering whats the best way to go about getting a Property Manager? Do they need to find you tenants before you sign a contract with them? Could I have a few different PM's trying to get tenants? Can anyone shed some light about the best way to go or...

I've been thinking lately I wouldn't mind buying a block of land in a seaside location. Somewhere like Phillip Island or Inverloch. I realise I won't make any income back but would be looking at CG over a long period of time or eventually I might build a Holiday Home. Anyone else done this...

I'm after a 10kg bag of grass seed, something hardwaring and cheap! Would prefer to go somewhere besides Bunnings..... between Frankston and Mordialloc good! Thanks in advance :)

Friend of mine has a I.P House in Southport. It's been on the rental list for over 2 months now. I know it's a bad time of the year with Christmas but maybe the property manager isn't any good. Anyone else had this expirience in Southport? Maybe just need a new property manager. Can anyone...

Hi, just wondering what the cheapest way to remove a heap of broken concrete, bricks and rubble is? It's all in a couple of big piles. Its probably enough to fill 2 or 3, 6m walk in skips. Is it cheaper to hire a Bobcat and driver with tip truck? What would they charge? THanks

I'm looking to build a House in my backyard in Frankston, probably a 2-3 bedroom around 20squares. Can anyone recommend a builder and design? I'm looking to battleaxe so it will have it's own title. Is it possible to build for under $100k? Thanks

Hi, I'd like to look into doing a subdivision. I'm on a 715sqm regular shape block in Frankston Vic. I'd like to sell off the backyard for around $100k so I can use some of the money for a deposit on my next purchase. Then i'd stick renters into the house at the front. Do you think it would...

I know there is a Frankston thread but I think Frankston North deserves it's own thread with all the great changes that are going on there. I just purchased my first Property in Frankston North for $218k It's a nice 4 bedroom house on a flat regular shaped 715sqm block. Double Garage! At...

I've just been told by AGL that they can't turn my electricity on now untill I get a certificate from an Electrician saying the house is safe because the power has been turned off for over 1 yr. Is this standard? I was supposed to be moving in tomorrow. Buggers

Just wondering if your allowed to rent a room out in you P.P.O.R if you recieved the FHBG. I have a mate who is keen to stay with me at my place for 6 months and pay some rent. Not sure if I should take him up......

This isn't really an investment question so i'm not sure where I should be putting it. To get the FHBG i'm making my investment property a P.P.O.R for 6 months. Just wondering who the best providers of Gas, Electricty & water are? Been getting alot of harressing calls from Connectus are they...

Any first home buyers here claimed the FHBG & PPR Stamp Duty Concession in Victoria? I have purchased my first house and I have claimed the FHBG, I need to live in the House now for 6 months before I can move back home and turn the Property into a I.P Just filling out the PPR Concession Stat...