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    Painting Quotes

    Hi Macca, I got a quote for $7900 for a 4 bed 1 bath in Orange. I found it very expensive. Furthermore, he said it would take him approx 150hrs. I currently have tenants that wont agree to be living with paint smell for a week hoping he uses another 2 helper (plus him). Do let me know if you...
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    Renovate before sell

    Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes, I am planning to sell the property myself since the Realestate agent is charging me nearly $10k. I have my friends dad to assist me during week days, if someone wants to have a look at the property. I will do the open inspection on Saturdays. 1) What...
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    Renovate before sell

    Thanks for your feedbacks. What should I do with the vinly flooring on the kitchen floor
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    Renovate before sell

    Following up on the above More pics of the front yard and picture of the kitchen. The Kitchen flooring is Vinyl and the entire house is carpeted. The carpets needs to be replaced and the house needs to be painted but the dilemma I have is the IP is tenanted. Furthermore, I am not sure whether...
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    Renovate before sell

    Hi All, I am planning to fix or give a cosmetic reno to one of my properties. However I was looking for ideas and suggestion for the front yard and the bathroom. The IP is in Orange, NSW Regards Steve
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    Is Bob Andersen's Property Mastermind course for the first time investors?

    I attended his seminar with Dymphna. I was not convinced with his presentation. My colleague bought his course. There are tips here and there. But he did not find it worth the money he spent. Steve
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    SA Property Management Fees

    I am paying 9.9% all incl. + 65 for advertisement for a new tennant
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    friendly Westpac banker offers me 0.85% discount

    The products are good however be aware of 2 short falls. All processing happens in Adelaide especially construction loans. They are slow on construction loans and you have chase people up. My construction loan processing was delayed by two weeks. Due to this bad experience and Westpac...
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    Transferring money overseas

    Try wire transfer ...each bank charges different fees...very reliable and quick but a bit dear on the pocket... I have used OZforex (which is not the option you are looking for) between AUS & US Steve
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    Property Managers in Orange

    I use Ray White and I am happy with them.
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    Granny Flat

    Thnx Brazen for your comments I spoke to the council and they say it is approved as a house and a granny flat. However, I cannot rent it to tow families since it is a approved as a single dwelling. To make it multi dwelling, I have to ensure the curb appeal of the granny flat, the floor...
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    Granny Flat

    Attached is the diagram of a house I recently purchased in the Onkaparinga Council. This house was on the market for more than 3 months with a offer fallen off. I got this info from pricefinder. I like the house as it is closer to the beach and got a bargain As told to me by the agent History...
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    Three vs Vodafone reception

    My wife just moved yesterday from 3 to vodafone since her phone stopped working. I guess ur friends are on 3. Vodafone (V) to V and V to 3 is free unlimited. Regarding reception please try a prepaid sim from vodafone. That is a safer option or go in a 12 month contract. We live near hornsby...
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    Home renovation software

    If you have patience try Google Sketchup. It is free and easy to use but you need to read the help file. There are lot of models / templates people have uploaded to be re-used. Steve
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    Is this normal

    I have a 2 storey house with two bathroom upstairs and powder downstaire. I find no difference in the water pressure in the bathroom when the mrs is doing dishes. Be it cold or hot water since she uses hot water to do the dishes. Another case, no difference if someone is washing their hands in...
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    Pre-purchase expenses, accommodation and deductibility

    Is travel cost to do Pre-settlement inspection tax deductible? Steve
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    Building and Pest inspection in Contract

    Blding & Pest This I guess this is normal in SA. I am from sydney I bought a property had the same condition. I did the blding and pest before the cooling off period finishes. If anything comes back bad, you can negotiate with the vendor and add it as an addendum to the contract. This is...
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    Property investment mentor program ?

    visited John Fitzgerald Custodian Wealth Builder I am with the other guys and as suggested by propertyunity, if you wanna spend money use a good buyers agent. I had visited the John Fitzgerald Custodian Wealth Builder and found them working closely with builders. The builders pay them...
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    PM needed in Christies Beach SA

    Hi All, I am looking at a PM in christies Beach. Do you know what they charge for their services near CB. Stephen
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    Adelaide - Northern Suburbs

    Hi, I and my wife flew into adelaide looking at places in Elizabeth, Salisbury and the south of Adelaide. My wife was not impressed with any elizabeth at all since we drove around the entire of Saturday. We found Salisbury a bit better. However, when we visited Christies beach, we gave an...
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