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Hi guys, We are thinking of moving to the sunny coast and we are starting to look at different areas. We spent a couple days up there and really liked the vibe, but it's not quite enough to know which areas are best and which to avoid. We want to stay clear of the bogans and are looking for...

Hi guys, So here goes: I've got tenants about to vacate my IP. They have been complaining about mould issues in the wardrobe and have been playing us, asking for financial compensation for their supposedly damaged clothes. We agreed to relieve them of their lease obligation early. Having lived...

Hi everyone, We are looking at getting some plantation shutters installed in the living room (sliding door) and bedroom. We would prefer aluminium as they'll be lower maintenance and have longer lifespan + they close well, efficiently blocking the light (good for bedroom). Can anyone...

Hi guys, So we have been looking at flooring options and we started looking at laminate but really liked the idea of vinyl flooring. We were looking at pretty good quality vinyl and liked the design and colours of the PolyFloor range. We asked the guy to get us a quote but it?s been a...

Hi guys, We are looking at getting floating timber floors for the PPOR to replace the old carpets. We had a look through bunnings but didn't quite find something we liked for the living room. I was hoping someone would be able to recommend some good places to buy floating timber from in...

Hi guys, So here is another poll since it looks like it's the season :D It would be great to hear some of the reasoning below! (downsizing, upsizing, moving closer to transports and restaurants, retreating further out etc.). I have kept it to metro areas only to get more consistancy...

Hi guys, Just wondering if any here have done a benchtop Reno with a stone overlay? Seems quite popular but I was talking to a kitchen place today who reckons overtime there is water infiltration around the sink that rests between the old benchtop and the overlay and this rots the wood...

Hi guys, So we are looking at doing some light renos to the newly acquired PPOR. One of the things we are considering is adding a kitchen island. The kitchen is quite big but we are not sure its is big enough for adding an island and I wanted to pick your brain on this. Below is the...

Hi guys, I was wondering about something I hope you guys can help with: What happens when you own a unit in an old unit block when it reaches end of life? Say a unit block built in the 60s in 30 from now has developed a structural problem of some sort. What happens then? With a freehold...

What kind of property do you invest in? (Resi) Hi guys, Just thought I would throw a poll out there to see what kind of residential property types people on the forum do invest in. There always seem to be discussions around houses vs units etc, so thought it would benefit everyone. Cheers

Hi guys, I have an insurance question for you all around public liability insurance. I know small businesses can take public liability insurance, but does a similar product exist for individuals? Say for instance I am walking down the stairs having a chat with my neighbour, I trip and make my...

Hi guys, I wanted to probe the users of trusts out there as to what is the main reason they use trusts for their investments? Is it for asset protection against potential creditors? Is it for minimising tax payable? Estate planning? Something else? I am curious as I myself am...

Hi guys, So I came across this graph on another forum I visit I and thought it would be interesting to get people's thoughts on this.. I am not too sure what to make of it... Not looking too good to be honest, but reality does not show any signs of slowing down, quite the opposite...

Hi guys, Commercial property has been something on my mind or a while now. While I haven't looked in details at any deals for a few months, I have the itch again. I am involved in residential property but have not dipped by toes into commercial. I believe I am reasonably competent when it...

Hi guys, So I am looking for a bit of advice/thoughts on an opportunity I am contemplating. I am thinking of engaging in a partnership with business relation/mate that would look like this: - we purchase a property on a large block - get all approvals - subdivide - demolish and rebuild 4...

Hi guys, I have a question for you: I live in Sydney and am considering the purchase of a car from a private individual in Melbourne. I wanted to know if anyone had done it and what was involved in the process? Cheers

Hi guys, Just wondering if any of you are invested in bonds? Government or else. I have been trying to find what rate they pay but I can't get my hands on any reliable data. I'm wondering how they are performing against term deposits these days. Keen to hear any feedback you guys might...

Hi guys, I have a quick one for you:have you ever heard of properties being under leased land conditions? The reason I am asking is as I was daydreaming the other day, I was thinking who actually owns the land below the couple of strata units I own? My understanding is I own the airspace...

Hi guys, I have a couple of IPs and thinking of getting a third one very soon. I currently own both IPs in my own name and thinking whether it would be a smart move to acquire the next IPs in a different structure (trust or else). Being still single at this stage (and at the beginning of...

Hi guys, Long time reader but first time poster, I have a couple of residential investments and have been pretty satisfied with the journey so far. I am looking at the next step and I am thinking that could be into commercial. At this stage I have started looking at the following: - Sub...