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Hi all Ive been shopping round for someone to resurface our bathtub (steel) I was told by Plumbers as well as some forum folks that it can be done for around $400.. Everyone I've called for a quote is asking $650-800!!! Can anyone recommend someone who will do a good price in Sydney...

hey Bunnywabbit... I ended up putting Floorboards in and biting the bullet and going with the CHEAPER underlay which is not certified to be soundproof. (thinner white stuff). The certified underlay (thicker green stuff) cost many times this .. But the suppliers kept telling us not to...

Would be great for non FHOG buyers. We're settling next month.. Wonder if we will miss out?

I spoke to a guy at a Bank West stand today.. he rackons he can get unconditional approval in 7 days as he works direct with the back office. Is this really possible? The offer seems very attractive... but I've already been sitting on NAB to get me approvals for 17 days now. Thats a pretty...

Any updates to this thread? Ive been looking for 3br units in Macquarie Park / Marsfield / North Ryde but there is abolutely nothing available thats decent. Mostly 2 bedders . I've been looking at a place in Epping.. its an older style building but fully renovated, occupies all of top...

Seems that prices havejust shot up since the train station opened. Early this year we were looking at several 3br townhouses/villas in Macquarie Park and Marsfield for around 540-560k. Looking now theres very little stock.. and if there is its all in the mid 600s. Will Marsfield/North...

Doesnt sound good at all.. What about sound deadening? is there any sort of under-lay that would reduce noise in wooden floorboards?

Hi all I was just wondering.. do we need strata approval or anything to rip out carpet in an apartment and put in wooden floorboards? I've noticed that every apartment in our block that I have seen has carpet.. and very similar carpet. Would putting floorboards in the whole place be a...

Hi all, In a bit of a tricky situation.. We currently own an IP in Salisbury, Adelaide (owe $216k, but its probably worth around $260-$290.. unsure). We've owned it for approx 15 months. On a regular month we would be $300 or so out of pocket every month, but on a bad month, eg. bills...

Hi all, In 2005 we purchased a investment property for $44,000USD , spending close to $60,000 USD on agents fees, taxes, bills, insurance and misc items. (From those b*stards at Genesis REI) Over the years we did not see a cent of profit , in fact its a money pit. We have been forced...

Thanks for the advice all... Just found out the stand I spoke to is some builder.. one i havent heard of though. http://www.hilandhomes.com.au Ill tread carefully, just seems to be a good way to get max deprecisation in something new.

hi all, Just wanted to get an opinion of wht people think of those kiosks/stands in shopping malls that are trying to sell IPs interstate? In sydney I've seen a few but never really thougt about it till now. The flashy stands with models and things on the table and say "$1000" deposit or...

What does it mean arms lenghts? Im curious too. Im looking to get into my first investment property soon and I'd like to know what is required to start claiming hte interest payments as a deduction

Hi all, I currently own a poperty in Lockport, NY whihc I am looking to sell in order to fund my home purchase here. However I'm not having much luck with selling. I originally purchased it from Genesis REI several years ago and have listed it with their "For Sale By Owner" website and...

Hi all, I have a IP in the US, Lockport, NY state. I am currently trying to sell it to fund a purchase back here in Aus. Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with selling a US property? Who is good to go with? Right now I have a listing with Genesis on their FSBO site but its...

Thanks for the advice Quiggles and Skater, I've read the entire thread, but i guess my question is, would it not made easier to purchase abroad with guidance of experienced brokers and agnets working with you to secure the property, finance and insurance as opposed to entering alone (and...

Forgive me for my ignorance, but what does this all mean? You have to pay loads in tax on your US prpoerty? Also ... just a question.. I have heard of some buyers agents in Aus that source property, organise finance and insureance etc for properties in the US for a fee of around $3-4k...

Khnagu, how do I get to find the bargains? are there any buyers agents you can recommend as I am in sydney and the Internet is all I have to get an idea as to whats available ...

Thanks for your reply guys!! This is exactly the sor of response I wanted.. This is give me a base to research around rather than sattbing in the dark at areas i never heard of. hopefully i can find something there! thanks

Thanks for the detailed reposonse! What other areas can you recommend for my $230k 'ish budget? I have seen alot of new 2-3 br townhousese on ww.onsitedirect.com.au but not sure if these areas are good.