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20-30% on the cost base (mind theily have access to bulk discounts on basic materials). Note though the fldealfault spec are crap asllesp on the low-mid category. Once you start to vary it, that's where their real profit kicks in. If for a basic standard home - go with the builder, if you want...

Good article! One issue with having your own spec (and even worse the cost sheet) for your custom house in mid to low range, is you will quickly realize how builders are ripping you off, and apply far from common sense approach to their quoting, avoiding uncomfortable discussions and just...

Wow, worth checking them in Mandurah! Thanks!!!

Tulamalula, I will check flexi, however the reasonable price was not among their top10 reasons to buy from them. WIth individual CAD designs, project manager, and the way they market, it quite might be too luxury for an investment property of mine. Agree ,their designs are brilliant for your own...

Colleagues, Does anyone know (good quality)+(reasonable price) places in Perth to source kitchen cabinets and various wardrobes? Basically everything wooden to install into the house to hide stuff in. I feel like Builders are crazy on these things and willing to get hefty margins or...

Good to see quite a big spread of opinions. A lot to think about and try out. Thank you!

G'day fellow Investors and experts, I am seeking your opinion on how if possible the investor could influence the valuation. Just a case for discussion: The property bought 6month ago, undergone through cosmetic renovation, tenanted at rent above market average, with obtained subdivision...

Just decided to wrap-up my 'after-sale' experience with my depreciation schedule. Scott and his team is very responsive and took my matter quite seriously. I almost surely squeezed every bit of their patience in my numerous inquiries and further revisiting the paperwork. Now I am very delighted...

Hi Matt, Could you PM me the details of your deal as well? Thanks! Cheers, S

I have published my PM benchmarking in other recent post here. Out of this list I have chosen the small agency with owner PM, who decided to take my property at 10% + 1 wk rent + gst. I would say service is pretty basic, but tolerable so far or my expectations might be too high. In my tender...

Have just use Depreciator for my WA property. Very supportive and helpful girls on the phone. Gave me a discount for Sommersoft and some extra off for not arranging the visit /I provided a list of asassets by myself/. The report looks promising. Still need to find time to clarify what renovation...

Just have got an unsolicited mail on this resource... Any thoughts on this? Is it the same as 'accurate' on the house.com.au? Or at least somehow could be compared with PriceFInder/RP Data?

Mate, just take the formula from the first post and calculate the effective cost %... and you will find It might not be as competitive if compared on the same basis.

Assumed $420pw. As I said as long as you use the same basis the relative ranking will likely stay the same. Re low fees it might look great on the paper but one should be cautious about underpaid PMs. The systems and processes should be superb and overheads low to achieve profitability at...

Interestingly there is a resource 'sellmycastle' claiming to give you this servicw... In my case it gave me only two out of ten agencies from this selection. The rest I had to find by myself... something local ITgeeks might consider a good start up idea. By the way there is no a single claim...

Hi Investors, Have just finished with analysing quotes from a number of PM agencies to manage my property in Perth, WA. Might think this summary could be of interest to a forum reader. Your comments/personal insights are welcome (as I am still deciding). Enjoy :) The benchmark is given as...

Hey Guys, Any recommendations of PM in Cockburn Central/South Lake suburb? Or in general any PM agencies whi could offer good service for this areas. Thanks!

Thanks! Very impressive to get such a consolidated and aligned opinion. I think now I have something of mutual benefit to discuss with him. On a separate topic I observed "Adding Value" is so popular Discussion Board on this forum (only eight pages of topics...). Seems not many people prefer...

Thanks Kent for responding so quickly. The project is to subdivide a ~930sqm R20 lot (the council confirmed it is OK, but not sure about what type of title - need a specialist) into two blocks (front and back) with the preservation of the existing building. Build a house (~4-2-2) on the rear...

Hi Colleagues, We are considering a subdivision and building project for a lot within the Cockburn Council's area (Perth, WA). Therefore we need to engage services of the surveyor, building designer and a builder. Could anybody help with any referrals? The more local the better :) Thanks...