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Hi guys, Just a quick one. I have a portfolio of 3 properties in and around Melbourne. (East Melbourne, Greensborough and Mooroolbark) my current agent Harcourts city is useless and I am looking for a new agent to help me manage my portfolio. Does anyone have any recommendations for an...

Tarneit maybe cheaper but I believe this is a case of you get what you pay for. Mooroolbark maybe slightly more expensive and 32km away from the city as opposed to 20km but it has by far, much better infrastructure and I am sure you would get to the city by car or public transport far more...

Sub-division potential is very good out there, The Yarra Shire council is pretty open to sub-divisions also with a heavy amount of developments taking place there. I have been monitoring the area for a while and I purchased the RP data report for it which only indicates good potential

Very interesting thread. I am of the opinion that that east is a more conservative approach. I can see why people would argue for the west however buying property where the area is already established and further developments to Ringwood region (see Melbourne 2030 strategy) makes me feel...

Hi everyone, I have been looking into suburbs in the East of Melbourne for some time now and I continuously find the Mooroolbark is an up and coming suburb to look out for with anticipated capital growth as a result of the east link and proximity to Eastland and local train stations and...

thanks, my planning lawyer has already consulted with council. They are getting back to us today about the prospect of a 173 agreement, hopefully it all goes ahead and there isn’t much of an issue. As for the previous comments, family is more important than anything and the idea of suing my...

Section 173 Agreement Apparently I can obtain a section 173 agreement which I can have council sign off on to allow for the sub-division of the front unit to go through and hence my settlement to go through? Anyone know or undertaken such a contract?

Second point is the corrrect one. I basically owner built, my dad was a builder for many years so we did this together using his license. This mistake was one we came across far too late in the piece for anything to do about so we sought amendment. I wasnt involved in the original planning...

This is why I had to seek an amendment to the planning permit. I know that the plans do not reflect the way the house was originally built because I saw them at council during the amendment to permit stage. I'll get some pictures up tonight, stay tuned ;-) I believe that was the case and had...

It is a split level home to an extent. The house is a single storey and although it is quite out in one part of the house, it virtually was a bunker to begin with. I dont believe it has infrindged on any building height plane, the house was originally planned to be built the way it has been...

the front of the house where my 3 bedrooms are, my hall way and 2 bathrooms are is only 180mm out. The kitchen and dining area is 650mm out but the lounge room is 1000mm out. Sounds good and that's basically what I have clearly detailed in my submission so we'll see how we go. THANKS...

Thanks for the tips. Yes, the permit was on the way before the objection came up. I have already consulted with the town planner to help negotiate a solution. The town planner has worked as a mediator between us both. I detailed 3 ideas to help resolve the issue which I put to the...

This is my first project and I am owner building the place. When I came across the error it was at around the same time the complaint was lodged and I immediately requested an amendment to the planning permit.

I attempted vigorously to consult with the objecting neighbour about possible remedies and solutions, but as previously mentioned, on the instances when I tried to gage their feedback and consult with them I was told angrily that they didn’t want to speak to me and that it would be dealt with by...

house is finished, but I don't think I can get a tenant in there while all this stuff is going on? Id I did, I can't imagine the legal avenues the NIMBY would take then?

Also, on the off and very slight chance that VCAT do not rule in my favour what is the most likely outcome that may occur? The neighbour has signalled to council that she want a 5 metre wall separating our houses, however council rebutted this as extreme given it would be quite an...

haha damn do I have egg on my face. I hope somebody can help me, cheers. The neighbour does not seem to be too approachable. On various occasions I attempted approaching her on solutions but she wasn’t having a bar of it and told me before slamming the door on my face that the matter...

In 2009, I purchased a house on a large block which had town planning approved permits and plans to build at the rear, which I completed just recently. During the building phase I was notified by council that there was a complaint that had been lodged by my neighbour at the rear and that there...

I too live in the area (Eltham) and happy purchased and am building in briar Hill (same postcode as Greensborough) I have the area to be great for investing in and Briar Hill is by far and large the best part of Greensborugh given all facilities are nearby. My father and various builders will...

Not such a bad idea JD, Great Thread, I can relate to your situation somewhat. I am building my third property, once completed my LVR will be around 56% and I plan to take out the remaining 24% to invest in a fourth property and go overseas. I think it is okay to buy liabilities using loans...