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    Insurance against arson ?

    Hi Guys, This might sound odd but. What if i had reasonable suspicsion someone is going to set fire to my house. Does insurance cover this if its intentional or only caused by a natural disaster? If so, please recommend an insurer. I hear a lot about Terri Scheer....
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    Cash settlement insurance claim from body corp, possible?

    Hello. Can anyone confirm if this is possible for building damage to a lot managed by a strata company. Located in QLD. Cheers
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    Body Corp won't respond to my calls and emails

    Hey guys. As a lot owner in a complex that is managed by a body Corp. What rights do I have in obtaining simple information from them, for example when is the next lot owners meeting? I find it difficult to pay the levies when they won't return my calls or emails. Note; QLD based.
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    Discovered major structural, water and termite damage to my IP, what to do?

    Hey Guys, Ive owned an investment property for some time now and have recently had the tenants vacate which has given me the opportunity to have a closer look without the tenants belongings in the house. I had the property inspected by a building inspector to discover major structural...
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    Internal structural water damage to my IP

    Hi Guys, Just after some quick guidance here. Not sure who is financially liable, the body corporate, the tenant or the agent that failed to report the damage. Basically the property sits at the end of a complex next to a embankment. There is water damage to walls and a staircase...
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    Joint Tenancy and Bankruptcy

    Hey Guys, What happens if say three people are on title as joint tenants and one person on title is being chased down by debt collectors? Or put into bankruptcy. Are the other two people on title at risk of having the property sold?
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    Winding up a family trust - What is involved?

    Hiya Guys, Just wanting to know what is involved and costs for closing a family trust account that has been open for 10+ years and never lodged a tax return. Cheers Tony.
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    QLD Titles Office Transfer Lodgement - How long does it take?

    Hiya, Anyone know what the usual turnaround time is once the transfer docs have been submitted to the titles office? Cheers
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    Can you be transferred on title if there is a mortgage registered on title?

    Hello. Quick question guys. Does a mortgage that is registered on a property title need to be discharged before title ownership is able to be changed or amended. would it delay the title transfer or simply won't be allowed? Thank you
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    Transfer Duty Exemption Question

    Hi Guys, I need to know if i can avoid paying stamp duty. Here is my situation. Myself and brother are beneficiaries on grandmothers will. Grandmother left a property after passing away. Father had right under Grandmas will to live in the property and sell to purchase another...
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    Do valuers care about internal mess?

    Hey guys, I just want to know if the internal carpet, paint and the inside of the house in general is a mess from wear and tear would this affect the over valuation ? Val is for stamp duty / title transfer purposes only. Or are they mostly only concerned with the land size, bedrooms...
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    Minimising tax on inherited property

    Hi Guys, I'm going to speak with my accountant but thought id post here firstly. I want to avoid or reduce the stamp duty and CGT (if applicable). Basically a trustee / executor of an estate is currently on title and transferring 2/3 share to myself and another beneficiary of the...
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    Court orders defendant to pay up but they don't have assets/cash?

    Hi Guys, What are some likely scenarios if a court orders a the defendant to pay the plantiffs costs after winning a case and the defendant does not have assets or cash or even super. They would have to declare bankruptcy or pay off the costs through sper? When declaring bankruptcy do...
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    Obtaining Council Rates Costs Report Per Specific Address?

    Hi Guys, Is it possible to obtain a report either current and/or dating back a few years with the specific information council rate payments per a specific address (not my own property) cheers
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    As a dual tenant am i liable for household bills not in my name?

    Hello, Simple questions. My name is not on the original lease, but iam a registed tenant and all of the incoming bills, water, elec, gas etc are only in the other tenants name and not mine. Am i liable if these bills are not paid? Will i be chased down by the government / debt collectors if...
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    Time stamped inspection photos admissible in court?

    Hi Guys, There are a few iphone apps out there that do a time and date stamp overlay on photos taken, i need to know if these would be acceptable in court over disputing damage. Just unsure as something like this can be easily photoshopped from my view. Cheers
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    CGT payable on inherited property?

    Hi Guys, Say if i acquire a property when an elder passes on and i sell it for more than the valuation price at the time it was transfered into my name, do i have to pay CGT on the difference? cheers
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    Best way to monitor if someone is selling / encumbering your IP without your consent?

    Hey Guys, Say if one was concerned about someone selling, changing title, encumbering a property that is not rightfully theirs to do so, what would be the best way to actively monitor this, so when the time is right take legal action as quickly as possible? Checking Rpdata regularly is one...
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    Concerns about getting bond back

    Hi Guys, Long story short. I moved into an apartment sharing with one other. My name is not on the original lease, but half of the bond was transferred into my name. There was never a condition report done. I signed on as a registered tenant. Currently im in a position where iam...
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    Valuation Appraisal without inspection?

    Howdy, Anyone reccommend someone on the Gold Coast, that can provide an appraisal without an inspection? Cheers Tone
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