Search results

Hi all, Wondering if you guys can help clarify the conflicting info from CBA's call centre and my broker. I tried to go into a branch but I got a new guy who wasn't a home loan specialist so that didn't help. CBA call centre mentioned that there is an additional promotional discount for...

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for movers to take my stuff from Perth to Sydney? I don't have a lot, based on online calculators it's about 4 cubic metres which consists of a fridge (single door), washing machine, double bed and mattress, 8 storage boxes (standard large ones from...

Hi, Wondering what people would do regarding servicing the reticulation system on a property I have acquired. Property is 850 sqm with a large lawn area Sprinkler system installed by previous vendor guessing during the 1980's based on the look of the controller Approximately 75 pop up...

Hi, Does anybody have any experience with small claims court? Situation is service was in WA with the company is in NSW. Agreement was to reimburse rectification work to be done by a 3rd party. After work is completed, they have so far not reimbursed with no calls/emails returned. Been over a...

Hi all, looking for a tap cover but it looks different to the ones sold at Bunnings. The ones at Bunnings has the screw thread on the inner diameter so that it screws onto a shaft. The one I need has the screw thread on the outer diameter, so it screws onto the inner diameter of a cylinder. I...

It hasn't come to this but I'm looking for info and considerations now rather than waiting till the situation arises. Are there any specifics on how to manage a change in PM? Is it better to do it at the end of a lease or mid-way through a lease, if there's a choice? Any specifics to...

Are there any requirements of details a receipt needs to have in order to claim it as an expense with the ATO? The property is owned in my name and I'm not registered for GST. Tenant has got some repairs done as the property manager was quite slow in getting it sorted (another issue to be...

After peoples views on what the norm is on this, can I get the tenant to pay or will I fork it out. I do have TS Landlord insurance. Due to the strong winds, one-half of the gate became free and swung in the wind causing damage to the post where the gate is hinged. The tenant quite likely did...

Just saw that Scoopon has a deal going again for Smart Property Investment magazine. Link 3 months for $9 6 months for $17 12 months for $29 Compared to usual 12 months for $74.95 through the Smart Property Investment website. I haven't subscribed previously so can't provide any info on the...

Hi all, Time for me to join this fun party of finding a good PM for Perth. From my initial enquiries, I have found it's expensive (added up to 18%+ for all costs for 1 new tenant a year) and can join the rant but I can't start a PM business nor manage my own property as I am often outside of...

Hi guys, Has anyone seen this situation before where the lots of a strata title are numbered differently between the council map and the Landgate title. The property has been subdivided into two using a normal strata title e.g #3 & #3A. Landgate has property #3 next to #1, but council map has...

Question out of curiosity on the cost to remove a 3x1 fibro house as I've noticed that empty cleared land in a suburb has recent sales for $1,000 per sqm. However an old property 3x1 fibro house with 840sqm of land (has a few trees dotted around) was sold for $620k which equates to $730 per...

Hi people, Is there a rule-of-thumb for an acceptable amount for a deposit on a residential property in Perth? 5% of purchase price? Looking at property ranging from $500k-1M. Thanks, Joel

Does anyone have a preference on using separate companies for building and pest inspections rather than one which provides both service? My thinking is a company solely providing pest inspection may perform a better job as that is their speciality. I think building inspection companies tend...

Hey guys and gals, have 3 questions about houses on subdivided land. Is there anything in particular I should be on the look out for when purchasing a house on a subdivided land using a strata plan. There is no shared land so no public liability insurance. Also how does one go about...

Hi guys, Are cracks on vermiculite ceiling easy to fix like the pictures below? I've seen a few posts that they probably shouldn't be removed as they could be part of the fire barrier. Thanks, Joel

Hi all, Wondering if I should stay away from these units with an asbestos roof or not? Also if there are any issues renting out units with asbestos; I'm thinking there is no issues but just checking? Currently look at some walk up units which has an asbestos roof. My understanding is these...

I noticed that the total number of dwellings is different in the free suburb reports provided by residex. For example looking at the report for West Leederville (6007), Total dwellings is 1,968 at the top section on the first page. But on the bottom half under demographics, it says Total...

Hi, I am just wondering what peoples thoughts were on 1/1 units. They seem to be littered around Perth built in the 70s/80s. As rental market is tight at the moment, finding tenants is not an issue but I am sure the vacancy rate will increase with time and am wondering who usually rents...

Hi all, I've been searching on the forum and google for a company who will do Strata Reports in WA with little luck. Do they exist in WA or are they only in the eastern states? Anyone have any referrals? Much thanks, Joel