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    Seeking: Good property manager for WATERLOO NSW

    response time.. Response time is always a good measure of how they will do so in the future. Personal recommendations could be good also, check their license with Fair Trading, Do they have a bank of tradies who they work with regularly ( can they get a plumber 'free quote'? ) A good...
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    Hang laundry on balcony visible from the street? legal?

    Strata? Could it be Fully is enquiring about NSW Strata balconies? Units were often issued with Dryers, so they didn't have to hang washing on the balconies pre energy crisis? I hope this helps! Seaford Sunshine
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    Sydney Roofer

    Thank you for your suggestions! I have a 'shiny new roof ' type quote from GF, they do seem quite reasonable, but I just don't want to do the 'whole thing' at the moment. Will try service seeking and 'war story' man, he sounds exactly the kind of person I will want until I am ready to do...
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    Sydney Roofer

    Hello,:) Can you help pretty please? I have a renovated unrentable Terrace in inner Sydney, due to a roof leak. I would really like a roofer to replace a gutter, a polycarbonate awning, and some flashing? I have had a quote from someone, but at the moment they all seem to want to replace the...
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    Advice on negligent agent please

    Agent code of conduct If you had the time , perhaps see if you can find the Agents Code of Conduct, I am sorry, but I don't know what the Victorian (assuming that's where the agent is) and post in here for us all to see. We get so many queries about agents, acting in ways which appear...
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    Property Manager paid for repairs that were not done

    Sorry to hear :mad: The same thing happened to me, and when I went to see the agent, they shouted at me like it was my fault.!!!! The agent was in Frankston Vic, needless to say I no longer use them. Keeping an eye in things is so important. I hope this helps.
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    Struggle Street (SBS Doco on Mount Druitt)

    Double glazing.. The gas escapes after a certain amount of time.. Check the warranty length. Can you get them re gassed ?
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    Exterior makeover

    Landscaping! Dear Gato, would you consider plating some trees? something for shade, something for texture something for contrast, perhaps go for a drive to see some new developments, and have a look at their gardens. Generally they are 'easy to keep' and modern. take a photo , make...
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    Thanks Sim

    Congratulations! Pinkboy, why are you pink? cheers, Seaford Sunshine
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    Bathroom fixtures and fittings

    Thanks ! I will try them! cheers!
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    Bathroom fixtures and fittings

    Hello Everybody, where should I buy vanity units mirror units cheaply in Sydney? Many thanks in advance;) Seaford Sunshine
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    Where should I buy?

    Hello Everyone. I am hoping you can point me in the direction of a reasonably priced seller. For Sydney, looking for a wholesaler , end of line kind of goods, that is wash Hand basin, Vanity cabinet, Laundry sink. I will be trying Salmon Bros (Surry Hills) electrical for new light fittings...
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    Who is responsible?

    Infestation.. We have / had an infestation due unhygenic tenants... I paid my guy to fumigate, and 2 weeks later all the eggs hatched. the 'little yuckies' were everywhere again. This time around the Mortein cockroach bombs have been my friend:rolleyes: To get rid of them I think you...
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    What time should you have breakfast?

    Depends! If I am up at 4 am, then Nothing will go in or stay in... 9 am I can eat a full greasy 'what ever' if it is cold weather, At the moment, late Summer anything with fat wont tempt me , so its Cereal and milk and a shot of coffee!
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    How to take over from the current rental management?

    Dear Joe Congratulations on the purchase of your investment! As you plan to manage it yourself, I recommend, as have other:) posters on Somersoft Be best friends with your experienced self managing friend!:) you will learn a lot from them! 1. Peruse a copy of the tenants in going...
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    Sydney Market at top - calling a severe correction in 2018-2019

    Passed in... Sydney 2k from CBD Yesterday afternoon , attended an auction, 30 people on the street, re built terrace house, passed in with no bids. asking 1.85 mil, adjusted to 1.95 mil during the course of the campaign. I know that one 'passed in' does not make a downturn, but given the...
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    can anyone recommend a suitable gas leak detector

    soapy water! paint it on the suspect spot, any bubbles, you've got a leak. Thats what I was taught! I hope this helps
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    Legal to rent out upstairs and down stairs

    General rule is If there is an electricity metre for each one. I hope this helps!
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    Issues with homestay relative (14 yr old)??

    Homestay relative! Oh Dear! Did they send him to your house to get rid of him? Sounds like he might need a bit of time and lots of love? I dont mean mushy love! I mean the type that teaches him responsibility!:eek: Time to get the type that says carrot and stick, gentle encouragement and...
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    Going to buy my first property who do I talk to?

    Keep asking lots of questions! Who you talk to People who are encouraging! Write everything down! have a business plan with an exit strategy! know your SNAF! I hope this helps!
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