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    How to fix a crack in a wooden door jamb?

    The main door to my apartment has a crack in the door jamb (see attached photo). I noticed the door wasn't closing automatically, like it should. An electrician was on site so he tightened the screws a little bit (the door wasn't his problem but he happened to be there). He said we need to get...
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    Does this rusted light housing need to be replaced?

    An electrician is coming out to take a look. However, the replacement may be vetoed by a member of the exec, who thinks it doesn't need replacement. The electrician may provide his objective opinion, or he may say what he thinks will mollify the exec member. If it really needs to be replaced...
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    Recs for property in Perth

    Am heading to Perth for a week. Will do a quick recce on property whilst I'm there. Any recs? Will see the CBD, Rossmoyne and Bull's Creek I hope. Don't have any budget or anything, I'm just doing the recce whilst on holiday really.
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    Looking for aluminium or powder-coated steel window bargeboards

    We currently have wooden bargeboards (the upside-down V-shaped pieces of wood - see attached diagram) under our roofs. I have sourced a quote to paint and repair these, as well as remove the rotting wooden decorations underneath (redundant, so no need to replace). We are trying to get the...
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    Can anyone recommend a strata gardener & cleaner and a painter please

    I have a painter, but he doesn't do strata (smart man he is). We are sourcing quotes for painting of the common stairwell, doors, common front door. I am looking for a strata gardener & cleaner. Western Sydney. Any recs? Thank you!
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    Advice on Department of Fair Trading mediation or adjudication

    The joys of strata living! I am currently struggling to get essential (NOT frivolous) repairs done. If internal resolution with the executive committee and strata manager does not work, I think the next step is to apply for mediation with the department of fair trading. If the mediation...
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    Looking for plastic covers for the bolts on my balcony

    I am looking for some plastic covers for the bolts on my balcony, like in the attached photos. My balcony railing is bolted onto the balcony. Each bolt meets the balcony in an 'upside-down T-Shape'. The covers slide over the upside-down T. The covers were not waterproof. I am looking for some...
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    new company for selling on your own and self -management

    Sellmyestate.com.au and rentmyestate.com.au I don't have the energy to self-manage, if not I'd consider using this. I might consider it for a sale. If i don't succeed, I'll turn it over to an agent. Interested to hear from anyone who has used these?
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    Is renting out your IP through AirBNB legal?

    Just a few thoughts in relation to the following 2 articles on SMH: I don't understand how it can be illegal if you're just renting out the whole place or rooms, in a property you own. It seems no different to renting out through an agent. Provided you pay your income taxes and capital gains...
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    Recommendations for Gas hot water system for an apartment

    Just doing a quick recce as PM has advised that my hot water system is 10+ years old ie expect a bill for the plumber any day now... I currently have a gas water tank installed (indoors). Must I reinstall the same? Or can I go for instantaneous gas hot water? Will there be additional costs...
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    Frustrations - Applicants for My Rental being snapped up by other agents

    My IP is in pretty good nick. I keep it that way to attract a middle-class demographic of tenant. The problem is, the good tenants (good jobs, references, offer you a decent amount of rent for the property being offered) tend to get snapped up by the agents of other properties they have applied...
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    QBE does not cover accidental damage for landlords insurance

    Have a strata unit as my IP. I spoke to them on the phone and apparently if the tenants drop a tv on the floor and crack the tiles i am not covered as it is 'accidental'. If the tenants burn the unit down by accident however i am covered under Accidental malicious ' damage. Hmmm...
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    What happens if vendor makes a mistake on the amount to be paid on day of settlement?

    Just wondering....... On the day of settlement, the buyer pays the vendor the balance of the amount to settle the contract. For example, if the property was worth $500k, and the buyer has paid $50k as a deposit, the buyer has to pay 450k on the day of settlement (more or less, given...
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    Recommended sealant for installing spitter tubes on balcony

    Have booked the plumber in. He will be drilling 40mm core holes into a balcony made of waterproof concrete. Installing 2 x 30cm copper spitter tubes. Adhering the tubes to the balcony with polyurethane. Is this suitable or do I need to insist on another type of sealant? I heard concrete...
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    Where can I get spare parts for vertical blinds in Sydney?

    Hi, If anyone knows of a shop in Sydney I would be most grateful. KW Furnishings in Tamworth is great, I've purchased from them before, but I would prefer to go in-store this time. Bunnings sells weights, hangars and the link chains (which are attached to the weights at the bottom). I...
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    Is it worth installing a dishwasher in an IP?

    Tenants and applicants so far have mainly been average office workers, or employed blue collar workers. No one 'flash'. Just the kind of people who work in average jobs and are probably saving to buy a house and raise their kids. Some applicants have 1 small child (it's a 2 bed 1 bath...
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    Is this a reasonable quote for paint and carpet?

    It's a 2 bed, 1 bath apartment, about 90sqm. Painter has quoted me $2200 (GST-incl) for painting the whole apartment - bedrooms, living, kitchen, bathroom, ceilings etc To carpet the 2 bedrooms, I have a quote of $800, which includes takeup. Cheapest polyolefin carpet. The carpet looks fine...
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    Copper vs UPVC spitter tubes

    Hi, Few questions please: Is copper better than UPVC for balcony spitter tubes? I thought copper would be more durable. Will the copper pipes get stolen? Our garden hose taps were stolen because they were copper. Not sure if someone will hack the pipes off my balcony? It's low enough for a...
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    Deductions and avoiding CGT by moving from PPOR to IP

    Hello. Could anyone point me in the right direction - I am looking for deductions that I can claim against an IP. I know about the very basics. Interest and, um, that's about it. I'm interested in capital depreciation as I will be looking for a new apartment. Not brand new, but less than 20...
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    Have 1st PPOR need recs for 1st IP

    Hellooooo! I am a proud new PPOR owner who is now looking for my 1st IP. I live in Sydney and am keen to invest over there as well. I'd like to visit my 'baby IP' from time to time. I am thinking of borrowing to purchase my 1st IP. I should be able to get 260-290 for my 1st IP. Let's put it...
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