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I recently established a SMSF and used it, and borrowings to purchase a commercial property. Among the masses of reading and learning I came across this page that states: Yet I can find no mention of this requirement/advice anywhere else. Can anyone comment on this? THANKS.

Hi All, I think the answer to this is obvious, but would appreciate another opinion.. My SMSF will soon buy a commercial property. The SMSF is registered for GST, but will only own the one property and the rent will be well below $75k/yr. My business will rent the property. The business...

Hi All, Is there anyone here who has purchased and operated a management rights business in Qld? It is something I am seriously considering buying into, and would like to bounce a few questions past you via PM if you don't mind. Thanks.

Hi all, I have a property I'd like to insure with Terri Scheer or EBM for landlord issues, but with another company for the building/contents. It is currently insured with Suncorp, and they tell me they will not insure just building/contents when the house is rented, it must be under a LL...

Hello, I have an IP that was trashed and abandoned by the tenants back in September 2013. The smashed up the shower and the kitchen, and scribbled on the walls. After some 4 months of battling, the insurance co. have agreed to pay the lost rent. Repairs are still ongoing after almost 6...

Help please! I have a tenant in NSW who it seems is causing water damage due to their bathing habits and general lack of grey matter. They have 4 months or so remaining on a 12 month lease. I want them out. What avenues exist in the tenancy act to remove them? Property requiring...

I wanted to ask if anyone had been successful removing an old house in a Brisbane DCP? I have an old house on 2 lots that I'd love to remove and build 2 new ones. I've read all the material published by the council, but wondered if there was any way around the rules.. Relaxations etc...

Hi All, Does anyone know how to determine when a listing was posted on either of the popular RE sites? It's beyond my knowledge, but I thought maybe a page creation date is buried within the html info, or maybe an attribute of the photos? Thanks!

Does anyone have any experience with doing a budget kitchen reno by installing stone overlay on top of the existing laminate tops? This mob in Brisbane does it http://www.altsastone.com/Stone-Benchtops.html Good or bad? Thanks.

Hi Guys, I have one property in Sydney and am looking to buy another in the very near future. I don't know the city well and for that reason, will be using a BA as I did for my previous purchase down there. I will be taking a trip to have a look around for a few days and will be...

Can anyone recommend a debt collection agency in Bris? I have found numerous ones online, but would like a recommendation from someone who has used one. Thanks!

A few years ago I gave my PPOR a quick paint inside. I didn't do the interior doors as they looked okay at the time, but they could now do with a coat of paint. The skirtings/architraves etc are the same colour as the walls, but in gloss acrylic. The color is quite neutral. Here is a...

Hi all, I'd like to hear from those who have a house with an ATTACHED granny flat. How much difficulty do you have finding tenants who are happy to share the property? I see it differently to a duplex or units that share a wall, and feel that you would have to find an extended family to...

I have an issue I am considering resolving via the small claims court, or QCAT (Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal) as it appears to now be called. I have been reading about how it works and this page has me concerned: http://www.qcat.qld.gov.au/enforcing-a-qcat-decision.htm...

In a few weeks I am doingh a property research trip to Victoria. The Latrobe Valley area seems interesting and I will try to get out that way for a look. I have read most of the old threads on the area and I think its worth a look. Any locals care to add any insight or advice? Thanks!

I wanted to ask if anyone has an opinion on how dependant the Geelong area is on the motor manufacturing industry? If Ford scaled back or ceased operations in the area, what percentage of the population may be affected? Consider of course that there is also likely to be a number of component...

I have a property in the Parramatta area that needs a box aircon replaced. The PM has quotes of ~$1600 to have a new one installed into the existing hole (same dimensions), which appears to be $1000 more than the cost of the a/c unit itself. This seems excessive. If I was local I'd fit...

Hello All, I had a new purchase in Qld settle on the 29-3-10. Today I received the first statement from the PM and it shows rent paid for the period 13-4-10 to 19-4-10. Therefore I don't appear to have been paid for the 2 weeks post settlement. As the rent appears to be paid in...

Can anyone recommend a Brisbane cabinet maker that may be interested in small jobs? I need to have a bathroom vanity made, only a smallish one at 900w, but nothing off the shelf will do what I want. I called two today, but they were not interested. Thanks.

Quick question for the experts! If I am in Brisbane and looking to buy a property in regional Qld. For any easy settlement, should I use my normal solicitor here, or one local to the property? I *think* the answer is 'local to the property', but want to be sure. Thanks!