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One of my parents has been separated from their spouse for a long time (about 5 years, maybe longer). They don't want to apply for divorce for various don't-want-to-upset-the-apple-cart reasons. Same parent will inherit significant assets when my grandparents die (which could be 10 years away...

Assuming you buy the fittings and fixtures yourself, How much would you, or have you, paid someone else to do a small-medium bathroom renovation for you? Including everything: demolition and removal of old bathroom, re-lining the walls, waterproofing, tiling, painting, grouting, attaching...

As title suggests, I'm looking for recommendations for someone who polishes floors in Frankston and surrounding areas. And how much did you pay to have your floors done? TIA :D

We just purchased a property that was owner occupied, but we'll be putting tenants in there. I know tenants need to steam clean carpets before they hand keys over after vacating. Pretty sure that the vendor doesn't need to do this though, right? So we'd need to steam clean beforewe put tenants...

Bit of a poll. Do you prefer having tenants pay rent weekly, fortnightly or monthly? And Do you make tenants pay in advance? Our last IP tenants paid fortnighly and I can't remember if we made then keep payment in advance or not! Interested to hear...

Just a quicky, when self managing, how do you set up a direct debit arrangement? Just called my bank and they said no can do, the tennant has to organise the regular payments with their bank. Is that right? How have you set up your direct debit arrangements for payment of rent? Also...

Just wondering if we go through our solicitor or the REA to ask for an extension on the approval date for our finance application. The bank has had some delays processing our application, and the sale is conditional upon finance. Don't want to let it go unconditional until we know if finances...

I have just discovered through reading some other threads that we will be up for a bigger than expected CGT bill on our current property, and now I'm afer some advice. The facts: purchased the house we live in as an IP for $230k in 2004. We Moved into it in 2007 and it was worth roughly $290k...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone is looking to rent out their IP in frankston & surrounds in the next month or so and wants to approach PMs together for a discount on PM fees? PM or post here if interested :D

Tell me all about them... I've got a few questions. How does it work with DIY renovations (kitchen, bathrooms and a couple of wall knockdowns)? Do we keep receipts and get deductions for what we paid, or does the QS just apply their magic formulas? Are bathroom and kitchen renovations...

Hi there seasoned renovators! We're about to start our first major renovation and just wondering what are your opinions/experiences on completely ripping out old kitchen and putting in a new flatpack kitchen, compared to keeping existing framework and putting on a new benchtop, cupboard...

Hi, just wondering if anyone can share their experiences with property managers in the Frankston area (good and bad)? And also what people paying in PM fees in Frankston and surrounds? I've been quoted between 6-7% management fee and around 3.3% letting fee. One agent gave a one off letting...

Hi.. First post!! Great to see so much info sharing going on :) I'm just after info on the subdivision process in frankston. Just bought a House with a big block that's possibly subdividable. I'm keen to find out the subdivision process in frankston. I spoke to the subdivision officer in...