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Hi All, Quick question today, long story short, the property I'm renting has termites which have just taken off and eaten several meters of the floor boards and wall panels in the last week (obviously advised Agent at day 1). Due to previous treatment and argument about the warranty...

Hi All, I just thought I'd mention something that I've been discussing with my landlords and the feedback has been really positive. 13 Month leases. If your property is due for a lease renewal or is being rented out in December why not ask if the tenants would like a 13 month lease? That...

Hi All, Has anybody got a property leased to a Tattoo business and are able to get building insurance? I've come across a landlord who is having great difficulty finding someone to insure their property that they have leased to (you guessed it) a tattoo business. Not my field of...

Hi All, As per a thread started by SlumpMonkey thought I would send out a request for your PM recommendations in all areas. If you message me the; State Area Company & PM name Of your recommended PM then I can compile a list of recommendations which I can then post for everyone to...

Hi All, Just a quick word of warning that comes from a recent experience of mine. I rent a property and my landlords had recently purchased the property when we moved in. They were kind enough to have both of the gas heaters serviced 12 months ago. Both heaters were old and nobody knew...

Hello Everyone! I have been absent for quite some time due to some matters in my personal life (which are now all done and dusted!). Unfortunately my home email had an update while I was away and there were a couple of landlords that I promised to contact when I got back in to property...

Hi All, Just a quick one, over the past while I've noticed quite a few threads looking for landlords insurance for owners who manage their own properties. Today I received in the mail a letter from Terri Scheer who have said that as of today's date (Monday, 21st November 2011) they will be...

Hi All, I just thought I'd put up some tips for dealing with tenants or agents as the silly season fast approaches. Unfortunately this time of year often brings (in addition to joy & tinsel) a plethora of rent arrears. If you self manage send your tenants a letter reminding them of their...

Hi All, Just a quick note to make you all aware of the recent changes to the RTA in VIC. Now, if you or your agent use a tenancy database it must be clearly listed on your application forms which database you use and their contact details, also, if doing a check on an applicant and you...

I thought that would get you to look, I'm not talking about the four lettered word you are all thinking of though, more Fire and Floods!! I just thought I would take the opportunity to remind you all about the gutters on your IP's, often these get neglected and if they are not cleaned...

Hi all, I have just moved in to a new rental property over the weekend and was horrified to see the condition some PM's will sign off on as clean!! After four 12 + hour days of cleaning up the pet mess and other unmentionables there was still the awful cat urine smell. I have had the carpets...

I just wanted to say thank you again! I have been really focusing on a lot of points raised in that thread and it has paid off. Just got my 3rd email of thanks for my professionalism & diligence. It feels fantastic just to get a thank you after much hard work so thank you everyone, you really...

Hi all, As you are probably aware energy safe Victoria has started their carbon monoxide "the silent killer" campaign with ads on TV etc. etc. I have always recommended my landlords have their gas heaters serviced approx once every 2 years. If your PM hasn't mentioned it then it may not...

Hi Guys, Just after some insight from some of the investors on this site, especially those who have invested in the Frankston area. I have started work with a small portfolio and I look forward to increasing it's size over the coming years. I always respond to my landlords, make sure...

Hi all, I have recently started with a new portfolio at an independent agency in Carrum Downs - Munn Partners Real Estate. If you aren't happy with your current Property Manager please get in touch. I know how to manage a property well, I am on time with routine inspections, quick to act...