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    Insurance for a student house

    The amount I pay has risen a fair amount recently. If you have a student house, what insurance do you have ? My situation, Have a 4 bedroom house , I rent out to international students (by the room) who generally stay long than 6 months, some stay years. All are on Tenancy agreements. My...
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    Credit Impaired Lending

    Situation 3.5 years ago I defended before a judge a minor debt of 5k . (It was over a disputed verbal building agreement...) I Lost. I paid all money (5K) within the time ordered by the court. Other party has ABSOLUTELY refuses to give me a receipt. This is very clear. I Have been a...
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    Granny flats in Brisbane

    Build the extension , with its own bathroom and own kitchen and other rooms. It needs its own external entrance too. It has to have a internal door to the rest of the house. But just lock the door from both sides. People staying in the 2 parts could be un-related parties. To avoid breaking...
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    Anyone dealt with peeling paint on the ceiling?

    RE: OK next question What's the best way to detect leaks? Inspect the roof space: With no lights , if you can see sunlight through cracks in/under tiles, or pinholes in iron. Also look for stains on underside of roof and the top of the ceiling. Inspect the roof from the outside, silastic...
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    Somersoft Forum on mobile phone?

    I downloaded opera mobile and tweaked a few options - turned off images etc - makes it better. A even slimmer page , that removes some of the stuff that is on every page like ...posting rules ...etc would be better I'm very surprised that vBulletin does not have already have the option...
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    Somersoft Forum on mobile phone?

    Ive accessed Somersoft on my mobile phone but it is somewhat difficult to use. (I did not mean a iphone app - that is only usable on a iPhone and if every website does that a person would end up with a zillion apps on their iPhone) A mobile version is more optimized for a small screen and...
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    Somersoft Forum on mobile phone?

    Hello, is there a mobile/PDA version of the Somersoft forum? thanks
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    HL default due to sickness...

    Lenders hate section 66. They are not obliged to tell you about it. see "How can I change my loan if I suffer hardship" http://www.ccls.org.au/Copy%20of%20pdfs/Factsheet10.pdf This document applies to Victoria, but I beleive it is similar in other states. "The statutory right of a...
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    finance single mum ppor

    If u where to do this centrelink COULD look at the situation , as you have essentially GIFTED $50,000 to your daughter , by reducing the purchase purchase price by this amount. I think the rent to buy suggestion is a good idea.
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    tenants/pm & quoting

    Comment. Do u know if tenant has recieved messages - they could be away on holidays? I would leave just one more message on their phone, saying that u need to get this quote , before u go ahead. ie So they they understand if they do not return ur call and allow this person access to quote...
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    water in sydney

    Re "But the vast majority of units do not have individual meters and hence they cannot legally pass on the charge as your use cannot be measured" It is possible to buy water meters and get a plumber to fit it at the right location. So if u had a block of flats , u could install a meter for...
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    Would you invest in this commercial property?

    May be useful for Self Storage research Self Storage Association of Australasia http://www.selfstorage.com.au even has a SSAA Bulletin Board - but not many posts Self Storage Business for Sale - Businesses For Sale/Wanted - Business Opportunities http://www.selfstorage.com.au/bb.php?s=2&
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    Would you invest in this commercial property?

    RE <snip> Any thoughts? "As an existing and valued client of Positive Real Estate, I am delighted to present to you a rare opportunity in an exclusive investment product that has not yet been released to the general public of Australia. <snip> It appears to be advertized on...
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    Follow the yellow brick road.......

    I skim the local newspaper for that area. Regular searches on internet. Learning how to use search engine options makes it easier to locate more relevant information. For example http://www.google.com.au/help/refinesearch.html Infrastructure often has a leadtime of anywhere from 6 months to...
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    NAB to 'loosen' lending criteria....

    I would ask them , "How much reserves would I have to have for you to be happy?" Also , what is your strategy to handle unexpected need for cash? Maybe their is some other reason, they want to decline your loan, but this is the easisit reason to tell you. A few years ago, another invester...
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    Agents and Ethics

    Neil Jenman, has actually recognized this (ie agent abides by his system only when it suits them ) , he mentions that agents need to "walk the talk". the link is http://www.jenman.com.au/Agents_Warning.php
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    Ethical??

    Since they included the land size they have a out. I always look for the land size , and then the dimensions , since it influences if it can be sub-divided further. Ad Probably left as is to generate lots of customer inquiries. Normally it would be more obvious , thru placement of...
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    "Wrap pack for sale" post deleted?

    Interestingly , Steve McNight in the refered thread: Re: Second hand product. I welcome people to sell their product, but understand that the mentoring services I offer only vest with the original purchaser. Which would be expected. Its not clear to me what can be advertized here...
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    New book out

    I have a copy of the book. Have not read it yet, but a 10 minute skim shows it has more detail than most books. Also has lots of interesting breakouts that have quick facts / ideas /advice. For ME, it looks good value.
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    Tenancy Databases - are they really any good

    No doubt not having access to the database also helps reduce the PM's costs. Tenants that have a db entry will either use agents that do not subscribe to the db or target private landlords. If a tenant leaves and owes u money, and they are listed on the db, it will help u get the money...
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