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    Adding value to a PPOR -ensuite idea

    Hi all, Looking to improve value in this property and sell within few years time. Property currently is PPOR and is about 25 years old, brick veneer with one central bathroom in average condition. Kitchen might need some makeover in the future. Please see the photos below. There is a...
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    Removal of the Capital Gains Tax discount for non - resident

    I am planing to go overseas for 5 years or more. I will rent out current PPOR. If I sell it in the future will I get any discount on GCT? Will this new rule affect me? It was introduced 8 May 2012. My contract on the property was signed 24 April 2012 and the settlement 8 June 2012. Is it...
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    Any ideas how to improve this back yard area?

    Hi, Just moved in to new property, will be PPOR for at least 5 years. I am looking for ideas to change the rear corner of the garden. There is a ugly concrete area + sandpit (0.5m deep of sand) On the left where brick paving is, cant dig to deep 30cm down run some pipes/easement is 2 m...
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    Conveyancer Werribee area

    Looking for a good, reliable conveyancer in Werribee Wyndham Vale area. I someone can recommend a good solicitor / conveyancer they have used there. Thanks, Rob
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    IP in Hoppers Crossing

    Is this good buy for around 260K mark? Its needs new floor coverings, paint job, also few doors inside are dodgy... and replace ugly rotten pergola. http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-Sale/House/VIC/Hoppers-Crossing/?adid=2009307579
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    Realestate.com.au

    Anyone else having problems on this RE site? For over 2 weeks I cant use the "my real estate" option. I lost all saved properties. Cant log on to my properties etc...It used to be the best web site for browsing properties, but now is hopeless, annoying adds everywhere, takes time to load...
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    an offer with subject to???.....

    I am looking to buy PPOR in Melbourne. The problem is I live in SA now. I just missed on one property this week. It was advertised as negotiable over 350K+. I said to the RE agent I am willing to pay 330K(unconditional with short settlement), if I still like it after I get there to see it. The...
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    looking for building inspector in Vic western suburbs

    Hi guys! anyone got someone they recommend to do a building inspection? The property is located in western suburbs (Wyndham Vale, Vic.)
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    Greengables Drive, Wyndham Vale traffic question...

    I am interested at property which is located Greengables Dr, Wyndham Vale VIC. Does any one know how heavy is the traffic there?
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    8% return in Portland

    Quest Serviced Apartment Group-Portland - Limited Offering - 8.0% Return No management fees, no rates, only outgoings body corp and sinking fund ( approx estimate $ 1000 total). 2BDR $196,000 (rent $15,697 pa- $ 302pw) I found this in The Advertiser real estate section. What do you guys...
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    Housing bubble - about to burst...?

    http://www.news.com.au/money/property/melbourne-home-property-prices-plunge/story-e6frfmd0-1226040207600
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    Finance $50.000- 65.000K ???

    Hi, I found this 4BDR house which I like it and want to buy it for PPOR it goes on auction in 3 weeks time, this property is unfinished. There is presently no kitchen, bathrooms floor coverings etc - but wiring is in but needs connection and power points etc. there are retaining walls in...
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    Conveyancing in Ballarat

    Hi all, Now I need a Solicitor/Conveyenser in Ballarat, who would you guys recommend and how much will it cost. thanks, Rob
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    Pakenham, a terrible stench....

    I am looking to buy some property in Pakenham (Lakeside area)and just found out about this problem. According to the story "sickening’ stench has been on the nose of residents for more than 20 years" !s it really that bad? I have been there a few times and haven't noticed it...
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    Should I cool-off?

    I signed the contract in Vic. for H/L package fixed price on Tuesday 6th Oct. they( Agent and Vendor) demanded 10% deposit quick payment (because the "other party" was interested to buy as well and they paid in 500 holding deposit on Sunday 4th and were organizing a finance. I smell a rat in...
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    Capital gain tax rules...

    I am planing to rent out my current home for a few years and buy another property interstate and live there. What happens if later I decide to sell it will I need to pay CGT or get full exemption? Or CGT will only apply from the time it will be rent out? I purchased it in 2006 and was...
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    Gravity-feed water heater issues

    I need to repair/replace leaking taps in the laundry. How do I close the hot water? I have Electric In-Roof Storage Water Heater – Gravity Feed possibly 20 years old. I looked everywhere and I don't see any valve which stops water flow. Do I need to drain the tank and then carry on with repairs...
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    Title transfer

    Hi, I am looking to buy a investment property(250K) in Melbourne as a joint ownership with my mother. I want to live in that property for 12 months while I rent out my current home. As I understand Joint Ownership or Joint Tenants means that if one of the owners of the property dies...
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    Retaining wall and salt damp

    On the weekend I was inspecting some properties, looking for PPOR and there is one I liked, but I noticed that on some areas of the the retaining wall( made of concrete sleepers) paint is lifted,flaking and some bubbles,(look at the thumbnail) left hand side wall first three top sleepers are...
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    Camping outside Land Office in Blackwood Pk. SA

    People did camp out ready for the opening of Blackwood Park ten years ago, and now a week before Stage 2 opens on Saturday 2nd of November there are more then 30 families camping outside the the Land Office in the rain ( very wild weather over weekend in Adelaide) for the first 31 allotments...
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