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    How to fix cracks on the wall

    Hi All, I have a long crack in the bathroom wall running across on my IP apartment (http://i43.tinypic.com/5vzn87.jpg). The wall is probably plaster. I am thinking of DIY. I will probably need to fill the cracks and then repaint it. Can anyone give some pointers to the questions I have? 1...
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    Sacking an Accountant

    I have been with this accountant for 3 years. I had an investment property. Lately, I brought another property. When my accountant come back with my tax return, I find that there are quite a number of items that the account has missed out. E.g. I should be able to claim mortgage insurance as...
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    Using 2 Property Managers at th same time?

    I got a investment property 6 weeks ago. It is a 3 bedroom house, brand new. The real estate agent that sold the property offered a very good rate (5.5%) to manage my property. However after 6 weeks of advertising, I am still not getting any tenants. Some issues with this property manager...
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    Recommendation Needed - Building Inspection Company in Melbourne

    Has anyone use these two companies for Building Inspection? I got a quote from both companies and there are about $100 difference. CPI http://completepropertyinspections.com.au/ Bear Bottom Inspections http://www.bearbottominspections.com.au/ Any recommendation of any Building...
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    Is the Mortgage Fixed Loan Locking Fee tax deductible?

    This is the optional fee when you try to lock in the mortgage loan rate to the current rate when settlement can be a few months down the road. I'm sure many of you do that, so it should be obvious. ;)
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    Is Annual Loan Fee tax deductible?

    One quick question. Is the annual loan fee charge by the banks for a mortgage tax deductible? Is it considering borrowing cost?
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    How is the cost of body corporate divided?

    I am thinking of purchasing a property that was sub-divided into 2 units townhouses. The total land size is 800m2 - sub-divided in 450m2 on the first unit and 250m2 on the second. The common area (100m2)is the driveway which both units will use to enter into their car parking. According to the...
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    Property valuated lower than purchase price. What are the options?

    I'm still new in property investing. Just need some advice from you experts out here. :) Recently I got a property for A$373.5K. I have already paid the 10% and my settlement date is 1 September 2008. I am getting a loan from St. George Bank. During their valuation, they value the property to...
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