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Hi, Has anyone come across Restrictive Covenant clause on the Certificate of Title when subdividing ? We are building a house behind an existing house at the moment and about to start the strata application process. Our surveyor made us aware of a Restrictive Covenant clause (dated 1959)...

Hi all, We are doing a rear house development with the front house currently being rented out. Construction is currently in progress. The tenants claimed that the builder has damaged the wiring of their internet connection. They have contacted the builder but they seem to be ignored. Who...

Hi, Does anyone have a recommendation for someone reliable who can help with removing tree stump and rake site to builder's satisfaction ? The site was previously a yard with tall trees. We called someone in to lop the trees, grind the stump and rake the site. The builder was not happy...

Hello, Can anyone comment on the cost of installing soakwells in WA ? In our pre contract, builder has a provisional sum of $6500. Now I've just received the building contract, but the price is now $11500(no longer listed as provisional). This is for 4 1800x1200. We're doing a rearhouse...

Hello, I'm looking for advise to help with a fickle tenancy situation. The current tenant hasn't paid rent for 6 months and he refused to leave the house. Apparently just went thru a divorce. The rental agency where the property manager work did not want to take responsibility...

Hello good people of Somersoft, How much is a reasonable budget for a turnkey development to build a 4x2 house with living,theatre, and alfresco ? We are just after standard finish, nothing too fancy. I had allowed for 220k + 30k subdivision cost. Is this achievable?

Hi all, After our offer was accepted, the agent informed us that the seller wants to rent back the house just for a couple of weeks. The seller wants to move to another house and they are relying on the fund from this settlement for the next one. We have suggested to delay settlement, but...

My property manager always advertise my property for rent at a lower rate than what I asked for. Does anyone have the same problem ? My IP is up for lease renewal next month. So I did a research on the market, similar accommodation in the area were listed for $440-$450 pw. I said to him, if...

Hi all, I have an IP in WA, it's a 1960 house on a 845sqm block of land, zoned R20/30. The house sits at the front so I have the option to do a battle axe. I'd like to start the subdivision, but since this is my first subdivision project, I'm a bit at loss regarding my options and what I...

Hi all, I am a newbie at property investing, just acquired an IP in WA and looking into renting it out. The property has got a huge backyard, the plan is to build one day, but for now it's just green grass with one tiny shed in the corner. My question is, who pays for the...