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    Serge's Granny Flat Friendly Property Hunting Guide

    Serge have there been changes to the rules? Are you able to do a complying development granny flat build on < 450sqm land? http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/NewsCentre/LatestNews/TabId/775/ArtMID/1658/ArticleID/145/Changes-to-the-policy-regarding-Affordable-Rental-Housing.aspx Do you have...
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    Pricefinder VIC unable to see prices?

    Hi I have a pricefinder subscription through my API subscription. However, I am unable to view historical sale prices in VIC. Pricefinder said that this is only available to licenced real estate agents. Is that the same as your experience with Pricefinder? Makes it so much more...
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    National RP Data subscription with Investor Group

    Interested - pls PM me details thanks.
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    Steps following subdivision approval

    Hello Sorry for the long post.... I have received council approval for a DA submitted to subdivide my corner block house. In the approval document, there are a number of sections. Is this all quite standard stuff? What do I need to be aware of / cautious of? Any other advice? This is...
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    Releasing PPOR Title.

    Is this driven more by convenience / admin? Or is there some other reason?
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    rental offset loan redraw ruling

    Ok thanks for clarifying. So in summary: - the best way to manage mortgage debt is to keep all loans (whether investment or PPOR) as separate interest only loans with offset account attached to each loan. That way if you decide to move into a investment property and make it your PPOR, you can...
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    rental offset loan redraw ruling

    Just to make sure I am not missing the point... Say I have a investment property with a value of $1m, and loan of $800k (80% LVR), along with a proper offset account. 5 years later, I have $100k in my offset account. At that point, I go to my bank and draw down the additional equity of...
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    Land tax - subdivision

    Thanks RPI, thats good news.
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    Land tax - subdivision

    So when you say it changes dramatically the next year, it is more like $300k / $300k, as opposed to $220k / $220k?
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    Land tax - subdivision

    I currently own a investment property on 1,000sqm in NSW which has a gross land value (for land tax purposes) of $400k. I am in the process of subdividing this piece of land into to blocks of 500sqm. My question is what will happen to my gross land value? Will each block be $200k? Or will...
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    big tree- good or bad for land value

    I do not think the Hornsby tree preservation order will allow you to cut down any tree. There are a number of conditions. - Trees that are less than three metres tall - Trees that are less than three metres (measured at the nearest point at the base of the tree trunk) from an ‘approved...
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    Hot water system

    I am told by AGL that I need to get my plumber to install a 'path valve'. Does anyone know what this is? Also, my driveway is fully paved / concrete. Is it ok for AGL to install the gas pipes above the ground (against the side of a wall), or should they really install the pipes underground?
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    Parramatta - Subdividing land vs dual occupancy then subdividing

    Hello Is anyone familiar with the Parramatta council subdivision / dual occupancy rules? As I understand it, if my land does not qualify for subdivision (total land size 701 sqm, needs to be 550sqm each post subdivision), you can apply for dual occupancy and then subdivide it? How does...
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    Hot water system

    Thanks for the replies. My plumber had a look and the premise has an existing galvanized pipework. Not sure if this is a live connection to the gas main located in the street, and whether it is just a matter of AGL turning the switch on? I got a quote to do the following: • Supply and fix...
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    Hot water system

    I do want the unit outside, so that works well. Ok will call AGL, thanks. Do I need to get the tenant to agree to the changeover to gas? Do they pay for all ongoing usage costs?
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    Hot water system

    Hi The hot water tank at my IP just died, so I need to replace it. The hot water is currently run off electricity, however I have been thinking of changing it to gas as we will be moving into the property next year. How do I go abouts doing this? The property currently does not have...
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    Granny flat potential?

    wow that is really being gutted! Sammy who are you using for this reno? I am looking for a builder to do some renos for me in a couple of months time. Can you pass me a contact?
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    Electric power tower - avoid or ok to buy?

    There has been no discount priced in for the view, unfortunately :(. I feel it may be more difficult to sell in the future than a property which did not face a tower, but wanted to see what you guys thought?
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    Electric power tower - avoid or ok to buy?

    Would you avoid a property where your front of your property is facing a electric power tower? i.e you step out of your house and this is your view...
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    Syndicate anyone? Lower North Shore

    Take a guess as to how much you think this will go for...
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