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    Buying house insurance

    Thanks alot for the quick reply. You are very helpful. Now I don't have to worry everyday that I don't have insurance on my house.
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    Buying house insurance

    Hi, I need a bit of help buying house insurance here. I have a villa unit in a block of 4. I assumed that this would be under a strata title? When I get quotes on the internet, it seems that I can only take out contents insurance. So I guessed the body coporation will take care of the building...
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    It still leaking as I expected. Any thoughts?
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    This is an update of the problem, and I need some help and advice again. As I mentioned, it only leaks if I point the shower head against the little crack in between the tiles. The builder got the tiler to come in. Tiler reckon he only need to redo the stuff in between the tiles, and that's...
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    How do I find out if this "defects liability period" applies? I wanted to find out only becaue they're not doing their job right. Builder came in, thought was the plumber's problem, called the plumber in, plumber did something, but still leaking. I told him about the leaking from the...
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    How do I find out if this "defects liability period" applies? I wanted to find out only becaue they're not doing their job right. Builder came in, thought was the plumber's problem, called the plumber in, plumber did something, but still leaking. I told him about the leaking from the...
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    i think i found the leak. there's a slight crack between the tiles on the shower wall. any thoughts on what should be done? i just want to make sure the builder doesnt take any shortcuts. thanks.
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    Thanks for the info. Does anyone know if there's timber/wooden structure inside the wall say between the bathroom and the room next to it? If there is, then I believe this had to be inspected too. Thanks.
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    Brand new property - warranty?

    Hi, I have bought a newly constructed house. Very unfortunately, there's a water leak from the shower area, through to the room next to it. Carpet is soak with water and the bottom of the wooden frame of the cabinet door has swelled a bit. I am aware that there's a 7 year warranty on the...
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    just bought a house, missing key

    Yes, that key. I am just wondering whether they should give me one? Thanks.
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    just bought a house, missing key

    Hi, I have just bought my new house. It's a villa unit, so it has a pole with all the meter locked inside it. However, there isn't a key for the lock, should I get a key for this lock? Thanks.
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    Getting document from the previous owner

    I just bought my first home, and in the process of trying to settle. I need a document from the previous owner which is just a statement to proof that it's a brand new house, never been sold, rented out before. But the owner's conveyancer is not helping, been waiting more than a week from...
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    New electricity connection cost?

    oh, yes. it's got all the power points and light fittings. So that's a relatively small job to get the power connected, yes?
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    New electricity connection cost?

    It should has a switch board inside the house yes. Everything is wired up inside the house, dishwasher, oven, lights etc... So there should be a common point for the connections/meterings for all 4 individual unit. Should this point be near the street front?
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    New electricity connection cost?

    my bad, i had another look on the outside. no cables or wires seen anywhere. so must be underground. any info regarding underground setup? thanks.
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    New electricity connection cost?

    Thanks for all the info. All I know on top of my head is that unit 1 and 2 has electricity connected. 3 and 4 hasn't been connected yet. And I believe it's overground.
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    New electricity connection cost?

    Hi, does anyone know what's new electricity connection cost for a newly build property which requires wire route into the villa unit? Thanks.
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    Penalties for crashing contract

    Hi, I am new to all this. I have similar questions. In the case where the sale is subject to finance. Before I made the offer(or sign the contract), do I have to get a pre-approval? Or Seeking finance can all be done after? Another question is, deposit pay upfront will be return if I can't...
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