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I have dealt with Mark Guthrie from Ray White Cranbourne before and found him very good and efficient.

Hey, In Vic, an account is set up for the tenant purely for usage and the LL is sent separate rates for water. The PM sends it through to the water board prior to occupation and the water board does the readings.

Put building and pest inspection rights on contract for your own protection. Check strata and sinking fund. Try to get a copy of the last meeting minutes if possible, often shows up hidden issues.

Really depends on your area. I usually try to work in with the settlement the vendor wants but negotiate into the sales contract that I have the right to have a for lease board erected on the property as soon as it is unconditional then I can have the PM marketing ppty before settlement.

You are absolutely correct. At the end of the day agents work for commission and if you are going to rent for lets say 2 years with the option to buy then the agent is simply not going to wait that long. I have often paid the agents commission (at a negotiated reduced rate because I am often...

If you are really convinced that the agent did not take the offer to the vendor I would put a note in the letterbox for the vendor. They deserve to know what is going on. Be prepared that the agent in all honesty will be very unhappy about this and will not deal with you after this. Because it...

I've done both ways a number of times. Check out what the inclusions are on the build. Many builders do include carpets, driveways, etc some even down to the clothesline and letterbox. Make sure you get a fixed price on the build including site costs. Remember to factor in your progress payments...

I've found most people quote pre tax. It is clearer to the general population.:)

I got some for the little side windows from Freedom Furniture recently. They were about $40 each and I just had to trim each side which was very easy and I am not super handy.

I use the same theory as Peter (above). Never had a problem doing it ATO has never questioned this.

When Run or Metro (PM supergroups as they are known) rent properties in my area, they seem to lack knowledge about true market values, often having the property for rent at up to $50 per week under market value. Considering the median rent price in the area is only $270p/w this is a huge ratio...

Sounds like a mess from start to finish. 1. PM should never give keys without bond and 1st payment of rent. 2. If gas meter is LL fault your lucky to only have to pay one week compensation. 3. If no gas meter PM should notice this when completing condition report. 4. If tenants problem ie...

Yeah I have seen this before. At the end of the day it is a small silly thing but for a PM or complex manager it means the ingoing person may complain about it (I know, but it does happen), then they have to deal with them. Congratulations on the new home. Jasper

I agree with Ben, give 60 days to coincide with end of lease date if possible. Never forget that a 120 day notice can be a dangerous thing if a judge determines it to be retaliatory. Best of Luck Jasper:)

If the nail polish remover does not work, which it has for me in the past and I know this sounds stupid, put coke a cola on a cloth and let it sit on there for a few minutes then rinse clean, it is amazing what that stuff does!

Try doors plus. What they don't have in stock they can usually get in if you take a picture and measurements with you.

I would check out your buyer base first before deciding anything. If it is predominately older people or young families I would stay away from double story you are cutting your market. If your market is singles or DINKS I would go for the benefits of a double story.

Hey, I always go for an electric fan forced oven in my places. Tenants seem to like them. I always like to have a timer and try to get a model that has a cool touch front if it is an under bench oven so tenants kids won't hurt themselves. I don't tend to get the extra warranty on ovens...

I was a property manager for a number of years. What a terrible job!!! I would never do it again. Look, gave me great knowledge base, but I have never been paid or treated so badly in my life!!! Good luck!!

Go with what they want. I have had tenants that are 7DA's and never had a problem with them. Keep em happy...