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Hi at the end of last year we had one side of a duplex that we had bought then renovated burnt down by the tenant. I am wondering how we claim depreciation. Can we claim depreciation on the new work that has been carried out by us through the insurance company or only on the renovated costs of...

Hi spent yesterday on a new renovation. We hired a wallpaper stripper for the day and had little success in the kitchen dining area. The heat from the steamer also melts the oil based paint underneath and it is a long slow process to get them both off. Does anyone have any sugestions to speed...

I found out on Friday that there had been a fire in one side of a duplex both of which we had just finished renovating ( in a rural centre about 11/2 hours from where we live). I rang the insurance company CGU and was pleasantly surprised by the response and speed with which the have dealt with...

Hi all. I have finally lashed out an bought a palm pda with inbuilt camera. One of the reasons I have bought it is to keep better track when looking at properties. I am wondering if there is any software that can be used for property inspections with room for photos. :rolleyes: Silas

Hi I am looking for any sugestions on removing vinyl tiles from a timber floor. I am hoping that the floor will be ok to sand and estapol (or similar) when finished. Also any sugestions on the best clear finish for floors. Silas :rolleyes:

I am currently buying a couple of hoses in a regional town from two different agents. The first has been in the bussiness for years is very professional and honest and as such seems to be primarily motivated to get the best price for the vendor. I am negotiating a fair price with her currently...

Am currently renovating some units. We bought a couple of white steel baths at a really good price at auction however when installing noticed that they had a couple of small chips in them. Does anyone have any sugestions to cover the chips. thanks Silas:(

Hi I am not sure if this is the right place for this but I have just sold a property and looking at putting a small amount of the profits into shares. Can anyone recommend a good share broker in Melbourne and are there any forums like this for shares. Thanks Silas

I have just been talking to a mortgage broker about financing the next property with a low doc loan. It seems that rates are over 1% higher if borrowed in the name of a trust as opposed to individual names. Is this always the case. Is it worth the extra. Silas

I have a friend in Brisbane who is looking at buying there first investment property as cashflow positive as possible. The areas they are looking at are Boonah and Deception bay. What are peoples thoughts and any other sugestions of good areas that aren't too expensive. Thanks Silas:cool:

I am looking at involvement with a development with Metropole properties. Has anyone been involved with them and how was your experience. Are there any other groups that offer a similar service that anyone can recommend. If you would rather email a response let me know. Silas:)

From: Mark Brokenshire On a wet Melbourne afternoon I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any magazines or books that are helpful to read regarding investment property renovations and make overs. Thanks Mark

From: Mark Brokenshire Hi This is my first post on this forum. I am looking at doing a significant make over both internally and externally on some units in Morwell Vic. and am looking for someone in either Melbourne or Morwell who is good at designing IP make overs both internally and...