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    Contract to have first option to buy

    After the phone conversation with him, {which caught me off guard and with baby grandson tugging at my leg}, I thought that the contract he wants meant that we would sell to him ONLY if we decided to sell at all. After a google search, I now realize that the contract would lock us in to sell {if...
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    Contract to have first option to buy

    Thankyou so much for your replies! Wylie, he has offered to pay me {$5oo for the first 3 months then $1000} so that is his sweetener and the only gain for me if I did this. Rezoning is not finalized, it is currently with Planning & Infrastructure? I guess this guy is wanting to lock us in...
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    Contract to have first option to buy

    Hi Everyone, My house is included on a 4 hectare parcel of land that is in the process of being rezoned from Urban Investigation to b6 enterprize corridor. Mine and 3 neighbours properties, comprise a small portion of that parcel. The rest is owned by a developer. I received a visit {and...
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    Watanobbi, NSW Central Coast

    Tiger, if you have any questions re properties in Kanwal, just ask. I have 2 there {and my ppor} Unfortunately this area is not up on Google street view yet. There is a rather large retirement village under construction there with more earmarked {at least the land is zoned 'seniors living'}...
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    Watanobbi, NSW Central Coast

    Tiger, I would be looking at Charmhaven or Kanwal. Charmhaven is an older suburb, leafy, on the lake and with much more character than Blue Haven or Wattanobbi {rows upon rows of houses all the same}Its very close to a large shopping centre and not far from the F3. Kanwal is a mix of old and...
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    HELP...Need to know what to pay a tiler

    Thank you everyone for your input. Wylie, I know if I ask him for a price, he would just repeat ''whatever you think is fair'' or words to that affect. He's spent 35 hours so far and probably another 10 or so to go, doing the grouting and finishing off the frieze around the top of the tiles...
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    HELP...Need to know what to pay a tiler

    Hi all, can anyone help, even if its only with a 'ball park' figure. I needed my bathroom in my PPR done. A friend of my sons is a tiler but no longer works in that trade. I asked if he'd be interested in helping us with the reno. He said yes and when I asked him up front for a fixed price {I...
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    Laminate

    http://www.laminex.com.au/products.aspx Im in the process of having a vanity made. The builder showed me a demo using steel wool of the difference between Laminex's 'Diamond gloss' and the regular Laminex. There wasnt a mark left on the diamond gloss sheet. He said its about the same price...
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    I went to a 'strange' auction today

    http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=104797230&f=10&p=10&t=res&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&c=88327297&s=nsw&tm=12104849 Thinking about it now, I guess if there was only one registered bidder, the auction would go ahead regardless, incase that bidder put in an opening bid that met the...
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    I went to a 'strange' auction today

    Hi all, a house not far from me, was going to auction today so I wandered up for a sticky beak {as you do}. There were about a dozen people and the auctioneer went through his speel and ask for bidders to hold up their number when making a bid. This, apart from the fact that the auction wouldnt...
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    What cost to renovate a bathroom?

    I just got a quote on doing my bathroom: Remove bath, vanity, shower, tiles, toilet. Replace wall linings. Waterpoof. Fit bath, vanity, toilet. Tile 17sq mtrs wall and 9sq mtrs floor. Remove all rubbish Total $6500 This does not include the cost of toilet, bath, shower, tiles, taps etc...
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    Want to buy or sell on eBay? PayPal only thanks

    I joined ebay USA probably about 8 years ago. Aus ebay was up and running but was so poorly used, it was embarrassing, so I didnt bother. When I checked it out again a few years later, its growth had exploded. It was great for a while until it became full of scammers and shonky overseas sellers...
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    Dead tenant...

    If the guy died owing 6 months rent, or had trashed the place, then thats a different story. However, he can hardly be blamed for failing to give notice to vacate. If you cant survive, losing a months rent then you shouldn't be in this business. If you can survive but chase it anyway, your not...
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    Dead tenant...

    I doubt you would find any business that hasnt had to write off a 'bad debt'. Chances are, since the deceased was renting, he didnt have any assetts anyway. I wouldnt even consider chasing the money. For those that think its important to recover the lost rent, perhaps you should ask for a...
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    how much have you lost in the stockmarket

    I got the jitters last August when the market started doing weird things. I withdrew my funds {most from UBS Property} Decided to stick with picking my own co's and plowed most of those funds into a speccy. Least that way, if things go pear shape, Ive only got myself to blame! My spec has more...
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    What colour floorboards?

    I wouldnt stain it at all. Since the timber will darken over time anyway, if its stained, you could end up with something way darker than you wanted. Something else to consider: When we first did the floors in our PPOR they were done with the two pack high gloss finish. Looked fabulous.....for...
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    How much board are you charging your uni student children?

    I never charged my kids board. I didnt need their money to survive and I never paid a cent in board to my parents. Ive inherited my parents soft touch? I did help out with their uni textbooks but never considered paying their hecs bill. If they have a hecs bill hanging over them, that they know...
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    If the worm is right....Howard is on life support...

    Peter, you said: "Wife (who is apolitical) said "Rudd read from a script almost all the time" He did not inspire her." Peter your wife must have been watching a different debate to the one I was watching.
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    If the worm is right....Howard is on life support...

    No, why should they?
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    If the worm is right....Howard is on life support...

    Kevin wiped the floor with Johnnie........now bring on another debate just before the election! Best tv Ive seen for a long time :-)
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