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    Buying in Mitchelton, Gaythorne, Enoggera

    It was actually posted by ABC News. I just retweeted it. Not sure what the hmph was all about :confused: Guess you're having a bad day :D
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    landlords insurance

    Agreed. Try Terri Scheer or EBM. EBM has no excess for loss of rent which is a big plus. Check what their coverage is for each event and what excess is.
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    Reason for breaking the lease: Neighbour's dog killed tenants' pets

    Gee Wish I lived in your area. I have seen Moreton Bay Council jump a persons fence to catch their dog after complaints it gets loose. I agree with an earlier poster that you need to see if there are any issues you need to address re fencing. But if the the neighbour is not nice (which it...
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    Competitive management fees?

    Work out how much you will be saving - odds are its only about $2-4 a week. Its all tax deductable anyways, so it really depends if you are happy with your current agent or not.
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    Mould in unit

    You are lucky that you at least have a re agent. I rented a place privately (upstairs/downstairs duplex). The upstairs bathroom wasn't sealed properly and we lived downstairs which spontaneously grew mould all the time. wake up one morning, mould all over my shoes. Another day, mould all over...
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    Pro's & Con's - PM vs Private

    You can have a go managing it yourself and if it gets too hard/bothersome then pass it over. OR I know there are a number of firms that will do the initial leasing/open homes/paperwork etc for a fee (one weeks rent?) and then you take it over once the tenants are in. That way, all you have to...
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    Dodgy RE Agent not passing on full rent?

    Memphis, what suburb is your property in? Not Southbank? I heard that there were some issues with rents dropping in the apartments in there due to the slowing down of the market? There is also a possibility that the agent has a tenant needing to shift ASAP who is doing a bond transfer? I can...
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