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Partner's reno will require 4 sliding glass windows of different sizes and purchase needs to be made very soon. Second hand windows were considered but most are very dated styles/colours and are priced around $150. Online new windows don't cost much more ie $224. Anyone bought online...

Major water leak, only detected after neighbour's property flooded, has occurred at my rental property and I'm bracing for what I expect to be a huge water bill. Knowing what others have come up against may help me to prepare for it. (and yes, I could get the PM to go out and read the meter...

I want my rental to show up on re.com when someone ticks the 'pets allowed' box. If they do so, it seems that the all ads in this category by default include 'pet friendly' at the bottom, where I would like it to show 'pets considered'. Anyone know if there such an option on re.com, and...

Need some new exterior lights. The existing powdercoated ones started loosing their paint quite early on and look shoddy. Plenty of models to choose from but would like to know if some of the polycarbon 'bunker' lights (approx $20) that are sold in Bunnings might be effective and last well...

Looking to put 2 air conditioners into my IP. Quote for inverters is approx 30% more. Is it worth the extra $1200?

I am using Firefox and have a subscribed to Somersoft new threads Rss feeds that create a 'Live Bookmark' on my bookmarks toolbar, but other than the feeds that appear when I first subscribe, it doesn't update daily. I believe it used to do so. Any thoughts on what I might need to change to...

New upstairs neighbour in unit complex is about to renovate and redo the floors with laminate floorboards. :eek: I suggested costsharing in the best quality acoustic underlay available so that it impacts the least on me in my PPOR. The neighbour is understanding and prepared to work with me...

Need to create privacy for a room in my PPOR because a newly built house beside me now has a clear view into a bedroom. Ensuring there is still plenty of light is important. Considering getting a film put on the window which would obscure the view both ways, but continue to let in plenty of...

A property that I am interested in as a potential PPOR has unexpectedly become available. I am looking at some creative ways that I might be able to finance it, keep my cash buffer intact, not overstretch myself and also make the right decision in relation to tax effectiveness. The...

Pest inspector advises that there are active termites in my IP and probably extensive damage. :eek: Not sure of the extent of the damage yet, but he will begin treatment in a few days and will then advise further. Depending on the extent of the damage, I am not sure what options I have now...

Is there an inexpensive way to find out the last sale price of a property in Melbourne? www.homepriceguide.com.au doesn't seem to include Victoria, and neither does www.onthehouse.com.au

Property searchers and Allens realestate have both been recommended here but often by those who are in some way associated through business. Does anyone have experience buying with either of these groups? Especially looking for a buyers agent who can assist with properties on or under the...

Seems that the top floor of a three-storey walk-up means more light, privacy, and no noise from units above. However the down-side would be that you wouldn't want to forget anything left in the car in the basement carpark! Wondering what people think about top floor living in three storey...

Just received a quote from neighbours to remove adjoining block fence of approx 15 metres in length, 1.4 metres high and a price of $1900+. Anyone care to estimate if this is a reasonable sum or not? Access isn't a problem. More quotes needed but they plan on starting removal within days...

Wondering on other peoples opinions on the older houses in the following areas - Labrador, Arundel, Ashmore, Molendinar, Biggera Waters, Southport, Runaway Bay. They still seem to be reasonably good value. Are all these suburbs much of a muchness and how would you rank them in terms of...

In October last year paid just on $600 for building insurance of $300K. Recently inquired from same company about building insurance for $300K on another property in neighbouring suburb and was quoted $762! 25% increase in less than six months. Apparently no mistake, just a big jump in...

Considering changing my PM. I would ideally like to change now because the tenants lease is coming to a close. The agreement with the PM is standard 90 days notice, so does the property becoming vacant mean I could end the agreement without penalty costs? Also, if I did change and there...

Have a lease due to end in just under 3 weeks. Tenants don't wish to renew and PM issued 'notice to vacate' with appropriate 60 days notice to coincide with the end of the lease. Is it reasonable to expect that the property would be advertised by now i.e. 3, even 4 weeks ahead of the end of...

Had some maintenance work done at IP in October that cost $2600. Promptly paid the amount discussed on the phone but haven't yet received an invoice for the work despite numerous requests for one. If I can't get the business to send me the invoice, where do I stand at Tax time? Thanks

Two weeks before end of lease, and now appreciate the impact of the new tenancy laws. If you want to keep the property rented under a lease, and not have periodic tenancies, how do you propose to go about it? The only option I can see is that around 3 months before the end of the lease, a...