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Hi guys, I?ve been a lurker for a while, and I love this forum ? it?s so informative and you guys are so knowledgeable full of great advice. I?m hoping to get your opinions on what you would do in my situation. I own 2 properties with my husband, one of which is our PPOR, and 1 property in my...

Thanks for your replies. I have looked through the Leasing and Managing authority and could not find any clause that says that I have to pay the agent a commission if the buyer was "introduced" by them. Thought I'd ask because I have heard that a few people have been caught by this.

If I sell my IP to the current tenant who was placed in the IP by the property manager, will be property manager try to claim the sales commission? All negotiations are between the tenant and I with no involvement whatsoever by the PM. I have been approached by the tenant directly to buy my...

Thanks Josh, very helpful information. I'll get in touch with either Gary or Dave as you suggested to get a quote. Thanks so much!

If I buy my own Caesarstone benchtop, does anyone know if I can get someone to cut it to size and install it in the kitchen for me? I'm in Melbourne, so any recommendations would be appreciated. How much will it cost roughly?

I want to put an internal sliding door. However, I think the wall of the door that I want to do it too is a supporting wall. Does anyone know how I can check myself whether it is a supporting wall (without consulting a builder) ?

Thanks guys, very helpful.

I'm currently renovating the kitchen and I wanted to reduce the size of the existing window in there lengthwise (currently 2.85 m in length) by 60cm to 2.25 m to allow for a cooker to go against the wall. By doing this it just makes the design of the kitchen that much better. I have opened a...

Does anyone know of any companies in Melbourne who converts roofs into dust-proof storage space? The only one I seem to come across is Attic Ladders. I want a few quotes other than from Attic Ladders. TIA

Thanks. Any other recs?

Thanks guys for the replies. I don't think I made my initial post clear. What I meant was that I wanted to install an Ikea kitchen, however, I would need one particular cabinet custom made to fit because Ikea does not have the size I need. Is it possible to get a cabinet maker to match the...

Hi, Was looking at installing an Ikea kitchen but problem is Ikea does not make certain size cabinets/drawers I need. Is it possible to have a cabinet maker custom build the required size cabinet/drawer and match the door finish? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

I'm looking to remove the carpet and polishing up the floorboards underneath. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good sander and polisher in Melbourne who charges reasonable rates? TIA.

Oops, forgot to say the property was bought for $415K, in Frankston Sth, Vic. Medium price there is around $515k. Site access shouldn't be a problem, and the house is on a level block. If we just build the shell of the extension, will all electrical and plumbing in place, what do you think...

I'm looking to do an extension to a PPOR I just bought. It's going to be a simple box extension at the back, adding a kitchen, dining room and living room. Roughly 120m2 (around 13 squares). I have a budget of max $80K to spend. This PPOR will turn into an IP a few years down the track. Is...

Hi I'm just wondering what's everyone's opinions on buying a house in a street with lots of units? The house I'm considering is directly opposite 2 vacant blocks of land which the REA tells me are going to be developed later this year into about 6-8 units/townhouses on each block. Further...

Well guess what guys? Just got a call from the REA's assistant (now why didn't he call me himself? :p) - the property's now back on the market. They wouldn't tell me why though. During the past week, I've already put a holding deposit and signed the contract on another property. What to...

Thanks ozperp, you've made really good points. I'll try your approach next time. Y-Man: Wouldn't signing the contract with a holding deposit have the same effect, ie. shows that I'm serious? What if some other person who didn't do a P&B report first makes a better offer than me? After all, it...

Written offer made 7pm, told agent it was valid until 10am next morning. Maybe I should've made it only valid until midnight that night?? We gave a cheque made out for $1000 as holding deposit. Now they're organising it to be refunded back to me as I couldn't get to their office today...

Upset? Difficult to deal with? Confusing? If anything, I hope I didn't came across as too desperate/keen.:o The only reason why I offer $100 more was because REA said the other party offered more than $3K more, so I was trying to up the offer by little increments. I fear that he had...