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I've recently had a building and pest inspection completed on a unit I've been successful with. The inspection came up with a few issues and I was told by the inspector to request the minutes of the last body corporate meeting to see if there were any plans to rectify the issues. I've requested...

I've just purchased a property in Stafford and require a PM. Any recommendations appreciated.

My wife and I have 2 properties and are both PAYE employees. We are thinking of buying an established business for my wife to run. This will double her income and I'll continue with my job. How will banks look at it in terms of serviceability? Is there a minimum amount of time that you need to...

I'm thinking of investing in a unit on the Gold Coast with Surfers Paradise and Southport on the shortlist at the moment. What are peoples views on high rise buildings? Is it harder to finance and sell etc?

I'm selling a house in WA and signed up with an agent to sell it for me. I signed a 90 day contract but we've had a few disagreements and I was wondering if it's possible to end the agreement or do I need to stay with him for the full 90 days?

Bought OTP a few years back and it's due to finish mid year. Property prices have fallen considerably and the developers and development has gone quiet. What happens if a developer goes bust? The deposits we've paid are supposedly safe in a trust account..

I've just brought a unit in Perth. I want to move in and renovate but the tenants lease doesn't expire until October. They have been there for 8 years and want to stay on...Is it their right to stay until the lease expires or can I give them 2 months notice? They are only paying $250 per week...

Looking at buying some furniture online in bulk from India. All we have is a website though so a bit hesitant to part with the money..I know people are always buying from China etc but how do you know if that company really exists?? For anyone that buys from overseas on a regular basis any...

Due to limited equity I find myself looking at purchasing a one bedroom unit. I've always preferred 2 bedders but I guess there's still demand for one bedroom units within 10kms of a major city. In regards to growth would one bedders struggle compared to 2 bedroom apartments/units? RyanG

I have a development site in Gladstone that I'd like to put 4 townhouses on. I've had a friend look at it and he is saying we will be pushing it to get the 4 on there and instead should go for 3. 3 isn't an option as there would be no profit in the deal so really need to go for 4. Before I pay...

Hi We have accepted an offer on a property we are selling and the building and pest inspection should be happening sometime next week.. The house is 3 years old so should be fine for both building and pest but we have an issue with our next door neighbours and the fact that they have used...

We built a property in 2007 and lived in it for the first year. We then moved out and put tenants in. We have claimed this as our PPOR until March this year when we brought another PPOR. How do I work out the capital gains? Do I do it from when it stopped being our PPOR in March?

We are having a few problems with our tenants in one of our properties. They are currently 38 days behind on their rent and also owe about $800 in water bills. According to the family the husband has lost his job but started a new one on the 1st August but they say they are going to pay more but...

I have a development site that I would like to develop on. I've been told I can fit 4 units on there but at the moment that's not a certainty. For those who have done developments before where's the best place to start? What did you all do for your first development and do you think 4...

Has anyone had any experience with this? The wife and I have been looking into it and are going to a seminar in the next few weeks to find out more info. If anyone has gone down this route I'd appreciate some advice/pro's/cons on whether it could be a good move. I've done a search on here...

We approved a tenant last week and said to our PM to go ahead with the lease. We've decided to take the property off the market since then. How do we stand with the contract? Can we just cancel even though we've given the go ahead? Any advice greatly appreciated.

Hi, We have just settled on a property in Gladstone and are looking at renting the house on a short term lease instead of long term (6 months plus) While staying at the local camping grounds we found that a cabin is renting for nearly $1000 a week and believe we will have enough tenants to...

I'm looking to contribute a monthly amount into a managed fund and looking for views on what particular funds are out there. I have looked into Peter Spanns ermerging fund but not many others. I feel emerging markets still have a lot to offer in the year to come. Is anyone currently...

I have 2 IP's. Total value $1,180,000 Loans $780,000. My 1st IP is positive by about $70 a week and the second is costing about $30 a week. My job is pretty secure and at the moment I'm renting. Total income $120k and living expenses around $20k. If you were in my shoes would you...

I have 2 properties in Brisbane...both IP's. Currently renting in the Eastern Suburbs. I have enough deposit for another $450k purchase and I can't decide whether to buy as a PPOR or another IP. I earn around $110k a year and my job is pretty stable. I have lived in London so am willing to...