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    Good Primary/Secondary School

    Hi all : Just wondering whether it is possible to get some idea about the schools in Melbourne's North East. I am thinking of properties around that area. Currently I do reside in the same area and want to get some feedback. What are the most reputed/ranked Primary and Secondary schools...
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    Property Valuation before Renting it out

    Hi all : Hope you guys are all doing fine. :) I have got a question regarding valuation of property before renting it out. The place where I currently live is my PPOR. However I am planning to rent it out soon. I was told by many to make sure that I get the valuation of my property done...
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    Drainage easement at rear south - can this land be subdivided

    Hi all : I am just wondering whether this property can be subdivided in future to allow 2 two bedroom unit. The total land size is 682 sq.m. and there is a drainage easement at the rear south boundary. I have also attached an image of the land. Is that easement a big problem/ show stopper in...
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    PM Fees - is this OK?

    Hi all : Just got a quote from a PM for a property in Melbourne. It is as follows : 1. Management fee - 7% incl GST 2. Leasing fee ( new tenants ) - 1.5 weeks rent incl GST( including lease board ) 3. Internet marketing - $99 incl GST 4. NTD history and credit check - $15 incl GST...
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    PPOR and Asbestos

    Hi there : Recently I bought my PPOR in auction. Just got my inspection done. The report is normal and everything looks good. However un the building inspection report, the following comment was made about the laundry section - Walls/Ceilings : Plaster, Cement sheet that appears to...
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    Property Manager around Croydon, Victoria

    Hi all: Any suggestion/recommendation about good property managers around Croydon, Victoria in terms of managing rental properties? Any help will be much appreciated. Cheers!
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    Building/Pest inspection in Melbourne

    Hi guys : Any suggestion on this? I have used Archicenter before. They seem to be very expensive now. Any other good alternative? Cheers!
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    Building an extra toilet/bathroom for PPOR

    Hi there : I am inspecting few properties to buy my PPOR. I liked one property with 3 bedrooms and 1 toilet/bathroom. My preference is 2 toilets/bath. Just wondering if I want to add another one, is that a big trouble? What do I need to do for that? Any help/info will be much...
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    Cooling Off Period and Sale Condition

    Hi all : I am looking to buy a PPOR ( in Victoria ) for myself and I liked one property last weekend. I am about to make a private offer for it early next week. I am bit confused bout the cooling off period. Does the period start after I ( the purchaser ) sign the contract OR does it start...
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    Which one will you prefer to buy as PPOR

    Hi all : I have come across 2 properties which I inspected this weekend. I am looking to buy my PPOR around North East of Melbourne. Just wondering, if it was you guys which one will you prefer : 1. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-greensborough-114467247 2...
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    Parking at Station(s)

    Hi : I am currently looking to buy my PPOR in North East of Melbourne e.g. Watsonia, Greensborough, Montmorency and Eltham. Just wondering which station has got a better access to parking etc? My plan is to drive to the station and then catch the train. Currently I live in outer east part...
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    Contract of sale condition

    Hi all : Just today I got a contract of sale and the contract shows something bit abnormal. At least I haven't seen this before. It is attached with this thread. Just wondering what does this mean? What am I supposed to verify? Thanks and regards, DU
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    Rear yard access to park

    Hi : Just wondering is it a problem to have a rear yard access to a park? I am looking for my PPOR now and recently I inspected a property with a rear yard access to a park. The park is pretty popular in the area. Just wondering does it invite troubles like possibility of theft or other...
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    Two storey building and Heating/Cooling.

    Hi all : I am looking at few properties now, to buy my PPOR. Recently I had a look at one of them which is a two storey. The ground floor is a 40 yr old BV while the first floor is a 20 yr old Weatherboard. I was told that the ground floor has got ducted heating throughout while the...
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    Building inspection report concern

    Hi all : Just got building inspection and pest inspection report done for a property. There is no major concern. However the section for site and garden states the following : Site drainage across the front of the house is currently noted as being substandard – it is essential to ensure...
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    Buying PPOR in Greensborough/Watsonia/Watsonia North/Viewbank

    Hi there : I am planning for my second home ( rather a bigger one ) around the areas mentioned in the title. Right now I live in eastern part of Melbourne in Croydon and looking to move to areas around Greensborough/Watsonia/Watsonia North/Viewbank in a bigger house with a bit of land...
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    Moving to Sydney

    Hi all : I am a long term user/reader/poster in this forum. Currently I am living in outer east of Melbourne and I am living here since last 5 years . Due to recent change in my circumstances( due to my wife's job ), I am looking to move to Sydney. My current mortgage stands at 1500 per...
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    Buying in Sunbury in Victoria

    Hi all: Hope all of you are doing fine :). I am back to this forum after a long time in terms of posting. However I do keep track of whats going on from time to time. Currently I am living in eastern part of Melbourne in Croydon and have been living for last 3 years. I loved every bit of...
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    Pine Floor Boards

    Hi all : Hope everyone is doing fine. Just wanted to get some information/help/suggestion from experienced members out here. Last week I ripped off my old carpet( from living room and corridor ) and got floorboards done. The person who did it didn't lay any extra layer. It was just the...
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    Concrete Slab infront of Unit

    Hi all : I need bit of advice/help from all the experienced people out here, regarding my problem. I have got this concrete slab infront of my unit and its seperated from the actual body of the unit. Its actually a straircase that acts as entrance of my unit. Its gradually sinking...
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