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    Conflict of interest

    I've recently found a property that is being sold by the company I work for (I work for a large agricultural company that has a real estate section attached in some locations ). The property is not listed with our office as we don't deal with residential real estate. Is there any conflict...
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    Purchase cost - renovation before renting

    I purchased a property which settled in Early February ? purchase purely for investments purposes. I have been renovating the property since then, getting it ready to rent out in early July. Can I still claims all the purchase costs (building/pest/solicitor etc) if the property hasn?t...
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    Mini Orb / Corrugated iron wet areas

    Hi guys, has anyone had any experience using mini orb as part of internal renovations? It?s cheap, easy to use, and hides a multitude of problems easily. I?ve recently seen it used a lot more in wet areas like bathrooms and laundry rooms, particularly in country properties, teamed with timber...
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    I'm such a fan of your work!

    Hi guys, Thanks for all the interesting responses to paint. Ceiling fans in rentals, what do you recommend? I've never had to put them in before, but this house has no fans or cooling in bedrooms, and the summers get to 40 degrees plus here.. I have been recommended fans with...
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    Paint Glorious paint!

    Does everyone have failsafe colours they uses in their rental properties, or do you take the time to get sample pots for each project? Personally I am a fan of buying in bulking and using the same colour throughout the house ? mainly antique white USA (Dulux) .. I am thinking about...
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    Best way to get desktop val?

    What?s the best way to source desktop vals before putting in an offer? The agent is trying to tell me the property is worth $50k more than the listed price? My instincts tells me he is trying to pull the wool over my eyes. The property is in a unique locations so I?m finding it hard to...
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    Renting when cheaper than purchasing

    Long time stalker, first time poster.. If the suburb I want to live in is going to cost me $300 a week to rent in, or $430 plus rates etc to own, is it a no brainer to rent, and invest the difference? The suburb is a great place to live, but not a great investment due to being a new...
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