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Hi All, After some advice please. Here's the history first up. PM left agency and new one started. On his 2nd day he tells me the tenant is nearly 4weeks in arrears and I won't be receiving any rent for the previous month. New PM chases up tenant who gives sob story about how he lost his...

Hi all, I am looking at doing some renos in my ppor and laying Travertine tiles, with either 400mm2 x or 600mm2 tiles. Area is approx. 100m2. Tiles will need to filled and grouted. I will seal the tiles. What is the expected costs for such a service ? I have received 1 quote from...

Hi Guys, Does anyone have a recommendation for a quality PM in the Muswellbrook are please ? Equally so ones to stay away from. My current PM has been quite disappointing of late and for my sanity it's time to move on. Cheers Triv

Good Afternoon all, Came across this article today. http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/story/2012/08/06/housing-crisis-action Your thoughts please on how much of an effect this will have on house prices and rental prices. Is there enough demand that this won't have too much of an...

Hi All, Well, i'm off to first Property Investor Show this Saturday to listen, learn and ask a heap of questions. A question for the more experienced show goers.... With all the different stages and speakers going on throughout the day, many at the same time, are there any in particular...

Hi all, I've started looking into submitting a 221D Form for the coming financial year ( 2012-2013 ) to assist with cash flow throughout the year. I have not ever submitted one before and my circle of friends aren't property investers so i'm after your advice, thoughts and experiences...

Hi Guys, Quick question... I have a loan on my PPOR with unlimited redraw on it and also an Offset account linked to the same loan. Is there any difference in which loan i park any extra cash ? Both will reduce the interest on the PPOR and both allow me to access the cash when needed...

Hi Guys, A quick one.... Is there a minimum deposit needed on signing / exchange of the contracts in NSW as a general rule.? My conveyancer has said that 99% of settlements she has done have been 10%. I have asked for 5% and to tell the other party if they question why to say i am...

Hi all, My brother has just been quoted these rates from a P.M. in Launceston, TAS, to look after his PPOR which is soon to become an I.P. IMO it's excessive.... or are the rates a little more expensive down there ? Can anyone recommend a quality P.M. in the area also please. The...

HI all, I am currently looking at a Duplex which isn't stratad and would like to know what the process is and fees attached are to do this. Is it a relatively easy process ? Ball park figures i have been able to get are : $1100 Registration of plan $2500 surveying $500 legals...

Hi Guys, Help needed please. I have just recieved a quote for some general repairs and a new kitchen. Pics are attached : New kitchen is a flat pack from Bunnings. Pricing : Remove old kitchen: Skip $180 Labour, 2 people 1 day to remove kitchen and clean site $960...

Hi All, My IP has been empty for about a month. It's have several people through it but the common response is the kitchen is the problem. I have dropped the rent and still nothing. PM has not installed or renoed a kitchen so can't help me on estimates. The property is inter state... north...

Evening fellow members, I have narrowed down my search for my 2nd IP and it happens to be a 2 bed unit. No.1 is a house. I have limited knowledge of units. I have never lived in one or owned one so i'm not entirely sure on the setup. Strata... What exactly does this cover/ what doesn't it...

Hi all, I'd love some advice on a small reno. I personally haven't done or had any done on my PPOR and my 1 and only IP needs some work. Advice on price, time, where to purchase from and best way to handle current tenant would be great. Retile bathroom medium size New shower cubicle...

Hi All, I'm currently in the process of refinancing my PPOR and i'm toying around with the idea of fixing a portion of it at 7.29% for 3 yrs. I won't be moving in the next 3 yrs. My crystal ball is currently off getting repairs done so i'm after any thoughts / opinions of which way rates may...

Hi, Could anyone please recommend a quality PM in the Deception Bay area. I've been with the same one for several years and have had enough of their tardiness :mad: Also any to keep away from would be a great help too. Cheers

Hi Guys / Gals, I've shortlisted a few IP's in the Campbelltown area and will be heading out that way in the next week or 2 to 'walk the streets' and get a feel for the area, occupants, evening activities etc. The areas i'm looking at are : Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Bradbury,Rosemeadow...

Hi Guys, Long time reader...first time poster. I have owned my 1 and only IP for about 7yrs in the Moreton Bay council area and up until a few months ago i had only been getting a water bill for about $30-$40... the balance being picked up by my tenant. It seems that someone in the the...