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    Colorbond colour help please.

    I'm adding a back entertaining deck to a 1930s home which has original/old terracotta roof tiles. The deck roof will be colorbond steel. If anyone is familiar with the red tones of CB, what's the best/closest match? So far have seen on internet Manor Red and Headland. Manor Red seems almost too...
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    Learning about shares and bonds etc

    Hi. Can anyone tell me a good place to start in regards to learning about buying and trading shares. Perhaps there's a great forum like this one but for shares? I'm not a speculating type, more a long term thing. Thanks.
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    Tiler and waterproofing Newcastle area

    Fairly urgently want a decent tiler to waterproof and tile a small bathroom in Newcastle. Anyone know anyone?
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    Greasetrap cleaning

    Anyone know if the tenant is responsible for cleaning out greasetraps in a NSW RTA? Thought they would be seeing as they put the sludge down the drain? Smell has become apparent on vacating.
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    Buying in own name v's family trust help.

    I have spoken to my accountant and broker regarding this and am now more confused than in the beginning. I understand some basics of the pros and cons but would like some thoughts based on others experience. My main understanding is that with a family trust there is significant tax savings in...
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    This seems too good? Opinions sought.

    I am trying to decide where to buy: Sydney, Brisbane or Perth. Around 330K maximum, looking for fair yield while waiting for growth. Would like something that's tidy enough to rent out now but with renovation potential to add value when I feel like it (would be prepared to do a reno. job...
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    Hong Kong - travel information please.

    We will be in Hong Kong for two days next week and wanted to know if anyone can recommend a few places for us to see. We like food markets and general "exotic" type markets. We like to try unusual food but I refuse to eat dog. I like taking "street scene" photos. I would like too see some "old...
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    Neutral/positive property question.

    I was wondering about the many people who insist on positive or at least neutral properties. Do they have deposits and stamp duty saved up previous to the property purchase? From my very basic understanding and maths; I have concluded that if you need to borrow (say a line of credit) for the...
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    Secondary residence on PPOR property help.

    Just thought some of you may be able to point out to me some thoughts(mostly in relation to the numbers, CGT etc) on building a secondary residence on my PPOR property which is 10 acres. Financial info. I work part time - 21k gross p/a. Husband - 120-130K gross p/a. PPOR bank desktop...
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    Loan structuring help for a beginner investor

    Hi there. How do I find out about how to structure a loan to buy my first IP. I hear many warnings about making sure you structure it right but I don't really understand all this. I want to use the equity in our PPOR to purchase the IP.
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    Unit renovations - internal walls

    Hi there, I'm new here on the forum. My first post is to ask about walls in units. I am interested in purchasing a unit that would renovate very nicely(not right now but in the future) particularly if some of the internal walls could be removed. How do I find out if they are stuctural or not...
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