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Hi all, We (body corporate) are thinking of installing a Colorbond roof over our existing flat concrete roof with parapet walls. Question is, do we need ventilation and insulation? Would the gap between the old concrete roof and the new metal roof be enough to cut down noise from...

Hi all, Is there a difference between Coloured vs Stenciled concrete? We are getting the driveway to our townhouse repaired (water pipe burst). The strata manager had a few quotes for us and there's about $600 - $1000 difference between Coloured and Stenciled concrete. I tried googling...

Hi all, I am looking to install a split system air con in my IP in Carrum, Melbourne. The IP is a 2 bedroom brick veneer townhouse, approximately 100sqm of living space (including bedroom, bathroom and laundry). Open plan for lounge/dining/kitchen (approximately 35 - 40sqm total)...

Hi all, Does anyone know or can recommend a shop in Sydney where I can buy a good value for money lino/vinyl flooring for the kitchen? Need about 20sqm or so. Thanks in advance ash.

Hi all, My IP has a roof leak, we had a couple of contractors came in and provide a quote and it's coming up with $52k and $70k. I was wondering if it's over the top. My IP is located on the top floor of a 3 storey walk up. The building is about 7 years old. The contractor advised that the...

But these are quite amusing :D http://www.smh.com.au/business/online-campaign-targets-high-cost-of-housing-20110330-1cfeq.html http://smh.domain.com.au/home-investor-centre/blogs/domain-investor-centre-blog/property-market-slump-blame-me-20110329-1cdzx.html Hope I post this in the right...

Hi all, Was wondering if large yearly expenses would be a bad thing right before applying for a loan. My situation: Am applying for a loan early March. However, my rego, CTP and pink slip and minor car service is due 21 Feb. This is over $1k in expenses and also I was planning a holiday...

Hi all, I am planning to top up my current IP loan. Say I get $20k top up, originally I am planning to keep that in the loan account as a buffer. Now I'm thinking of using it to trade shares (covered calls). If I use the 20k for share trading and later IP need repairs, etc and I need to...

For the brokers out there, Just want to know if it's worth applying for a top up or LOC from Westpac at this time. Will I get fobbed off until after new years if I try?

Hi all, Can anyone recommend an asset protection options for singles? Can I use a discretionary trust if I don't have family members/spouse to act as Appointor? Sorry, not all that familiar with trust structures. Thanks in advance ASH

Hi all, I'm currently shopping around for a good Property Manager for my IP in Kogarah. Any recommendations? So far I've only been looking for the local big name Real Estate companies: Ray White, LJ Hooker, etc Thanks in advance :)

Hi all, I am turning my PPOR unit that i have lived in for 8 months into an IP. I borrowed the deposit for this unit from my parents treated as a "gift". If I sign a loan agreement with my parents when I turn the unit into an IP, can I claim tax deduction on the interest that my parents...