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hi everyone, I am about to build a 145k granny flat on my PPOR.Are these things deductible and depreciable? Also,I needed to cut some tree's to be able to build.Is this deductible? And one last thing.I am building a fence to desperate the house and granny flat.is...

Hi all, I have a tenanted unit in which the tenant claims the front door has been damaged due to an attempted break in.It can no longer be locked.I have sent in a tradesman to secure it so she is safe.Is the body corp responsible for the door replacement? And also the tradesman cost...

I have a few investment properties that are all negatively geared.I have never been able to claim all my deductions due to my lower income.Do these unclaimed deductions carry forward to future years? Also,I just sold a property and will paying capital gains tax.Will I claw back some of the...

Hi all, I pay $924 per quarter for a small block of four in a 1970's red brick.They are all 3 bedders. There's no saving for a future expense apart from general maintainance and the building is fine. If they are not trying to build up the kitty,does this seem high or not?

I have an IP that is about to have the current tenants renew their lease for a further 12 months.The agency is saying that they will charge a weeks rent and another processing fee. I can understand paying a weeks rent for finding new tenants but is it normal to pay a weeks rent to get the...

I am replacing a disgusting electric oven/gas cooktop. Do I need to replace it with the same electric/gas combo? Or can it easily be replaced with a gas/gas combo ect?

Is it common practise for the managing agent to charge a weeks rent to get the current tenants to sign a new 12 month lease? I know that is the case to find new tenants but wasn't sure if the existing tenants are staying.

I know this question has probably been asked a million times on this forum but.. Am I better to buy,install and get my A/C unit from a major retailer or get a A/C specialist business? which is cheaper for small jobs,like a lounge room of a typical 1970's unit?. What should I pay for a 3.5 kw...

My wife said she saw something on on a current affairs program the other day about companies that come in and spray paint tiles,bathes ect all in a day. Has anyone heard of or used these companies.Sounds like something I would like to do to a couple of my properties.I live in Sydney and would...

Hi,I've promised my tenant a dishwasher in the 2 bedroom unit they rent.Has anyone done this themselves?. I assume I may need to hire a plumber and also an electrician. I'm not even sure who builds the space under the sink.Maybe there's one person who does all three jobs,if anyone knows.

I am about to arrange the usual insurances such as income and life.I also have car and landlords. But I have a insurance broker wanting me to take out insurance on my (assets) investment loans in case my wife or I die.Does anyone else do this? Should I? All properties are 80% LVR and rent...

I have just set up a self managed super fund and will have to organise insurances that ect.What insurance do people genarally take out these days? I assume life insurance and income insurance. I have land lords insurance also. I have an insurance broker sending me quotes for all kinds of...

I currently use some of my LOC to help with mortgage payments.Only quite a small percentage of it.I just got a response from Margeret Lomes, after writing to a property magazine, who doesn't think this is a good idea.What do others think about capatilizing interest to buy time? It is a technique...

Is it impossible to get an interest only loan on a PPOR? Is there any type of loan that brings down payments on a PPOR?

I have a few investment properties and all are around 80% LVR. If I am keen on extracting more money out of the equity does any one have thoughts on paying LMI and going for 90% LVR or more if possible when re-financing?

I have an old kitchen in an IP that is possibly beyond renovation.Has anyone bought a kitchen off ebay or somewhere similar? Have you got any advise and what was your experience like installing it e.g did you get a tradie to install as well as a plumber and electrician?

If I am working in a job that has almost no chance of being personally sued e.g bus driver for state transit.,do I need to purchase within a trust to protect my assets?

I have a ground floor 2 beder unit and was wondering if wooden floors add value in a valuer's eye's and whether it is more attractive to a tenant.Currently is has reasonable carpet that will need replacing in a year or two. Was thinking of adding an A/C as well at some stage. Has anyone done...

Owned an IP with my sister and husband.They unfortunately got devorsed.Organised conveyancer to arrange transfer.Paid him out,paid stamp duty and completed transfer then suddenly found out when he was going for a loan 6 months later,that he is still on title.Apparently people are still on title...

I have a typical two bedroom unit as an IP and was wondering if a small dishwasher would add value and rental income in any way.The kitchen is only around 10 yrs old and still looks fine.Not a huge kitchen so possibly a draw dishwasher.has anyone added one of these?