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Hi all, I am moving to Brisbane for half a year in the end of November by contract. Looking for the accommodation to rent. Mostly I am at work, come home to sleep only. Hubby will join me from time to time. If you have anything to offer let me know please.

Hi all, Can anyone refer a sane insurance broker in Melbourne?:) Right now I have everything with AAMI (about 10 policies), but want to check what the others have. Unfortunately dont have much time to do the research myself((( Answers will be much appreciated.

Hi all, hubby got an offer to work in Karratha. All was good until I went to the Internet to investigate the environment and living conditions:eek:Bloody hot and humid, sand flys, crocs, snakes, food and groceries are twice expensive, high crime level. I thought to come and stay with him for...

Hi all, Had job done last week on one of the IPs and the handyman sent me a receipt by text message. It includes his name, bank details, amount to be paid, property address and hours put in. Does not include job description though. So can I just print it out and use as a receipt or I need to...

Good morning all, Our house sits on the slight slope (about 1.2m difference for 30m length). After the earthquake in Melbourne couple of years ago one corner slightly settled.. and than another corner slightly settled... and now they settle together:eek: So we have a few new cracks in the...

Hi all)) In the last few month I started to think about SMSF. Having read a couple of books on subj as well as the Internet sources I found self managed super fund idea scary interesting. Scary part: - complicated legacy and taxation; - complicated documents system; - in case of mistake...

Hello all:) Another investment nearly settled and another question arise. We bought a unit which is actually a house, behind which another house had been build and subdivision was made. So now there are two freestanding houses on two subdivided lots and a driveway as a common propety. There...

Hello everyone))) I know it sounds strange but how to inform the authorities that they need to charge me land tax? I was on victoria gov site but just got confused:( We bought the property this year only and financial year has been over for a while and I have not got any bills. I am glad to...

Hello all. Just wanted to share a good carpet place in Melb. The guy sells carpets seconds (with minor defects) as well as the normal ones and left overs by more than reasonable prices. We have bought from him great 6.5 m left over with small streak in one place for $200. The shop is Rugs 'n'...

We have a semi-ensuit in the new unit in Melbourne. Semi means we don’t have a loo. The ensuit has common wall with the neighbours (nasty couple of pensioners with lots of time and nothing to do:mad:), they have ensuit as well behind the wall, no loo. No official body corporate at the spot. Do...

Good morning all)) During the searches I have noticed that subdivided units are more expensive than strata ones. What is good in s/div so people pay more money for it? Melbourne is the place.

Hello all)))) In the new IP we have a kitchen with a narrow 450mm benchtop on one side. Unfortunately it is the one where the sink with the taps is and it looks like we will have to install the dishwasher on that side as well because of water connection. I have not seen narrow sinks in Bunnings...

Hello all))) With the new IP we decided to have the reno in April spending summer relaxing and not up to ears in paint:) So we started a thread on one of the expat immigration forums advertising it to be let for a couple of month for under market rent. We were lucky to find tenants who want it...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all))) We bought a 2x2 unit built back in ’72 and never renovated since in Melbourne. Reno is ahead and before I start to ask for the quotes want to clarify what we can do ourselves. My husband is a very handy guy and we never had any tradies at houses and...

Hello everyone:) Just got news from the agent about accepted offer for our first investment)))) So it is time to think ahead. 2 bedroom unit in Melbourne in good place but in very average condition (requires total reno to be honest:rolleyes:) As I know we can claim reno costs only if it is...

Hi everyone:) While looking for the first IP I have to read sections 32 and some other papers from time to time. Dont mind doing it at all (it is part of the jorney anyway) but sometimes have questions which need to be clarified. Can somebody recommend a solicitor easy-to-work-with in Melbourne...