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Hi, I have live in Adelaide and have an investment property each in Moree and West Kempsey. Lately, my PMs (both) have been sending me requests for replacing a/cs, hot water system etc. Recently, PM from Moree quoted $2,400 to replace one air conditioning unit :mad:. Is it a normal price ...

Sub Division #2 With the first sub division / development completed 5 months back, we are ready for the second subdivision. The plan is : 1. Get the sub division approval from the council - We have engaged a surveyor and he is already working on lodging the application. 2. Approach a few...

Following my thread http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82205, I want o share my experience with a PM in Adelaide, SA. I signed a PM agreement with this agency in July to rent my 2 brand new properties 82 and 82A. I am not happy with the agency services and have serve them a...

Hi all, Our first sub division is complete and the houses are ready to be rented. Can anyone suggest a good PM in Clearview, SA? Thanks for your help in advance.

1 of the two houses is bricked. The bricky has done a neat job, however, the bricks are bowed. Some are bowed more than 1 mm and the wall looks wavey. I asked the supervisor and he got the rep from PGH. The rep justified the bowed bricks and said since it's a clinker (red clinker), they will be...

I have recently purchased my 6th IP for $257,500 in Gilles Plains, Adelaide. This is a corner block with 19 mtr frontage and is 32 mtrs deep. I want to subdivide the block without knocking down the existing dwelling. I have engaged a town planner, who charges me per hour :mad: and the best...

I have sub divided a block in Clearview, SA. One side neighbor is creating issues and told me that he will not let me build on the common wall. He is saying that the garage on the common wall will block sun light to his house and 2 windows. He even sent me a form 3. I already have the council...

I used services of a demolition company and the common fence with one of the neighbors fell over after the demolition company. The posts / pillars were in the concrete driveway and the when the driveway being removed it uprooted the posts. I called up Gavin, the owner, and he suggested that...

I used my LOC to buy the property outright and then took loan from ANZ Bank. When I was signing the paperwork the girl in the bank told me that - 'If i keep the money in the bank and did not take it out, i will not be charged any interest'. Since I did not need the money, i left it in the bank...

Hi, Could anyone suggest me a building inspector and pest inspector in West Kempsey? Thanks in advance.

Hi Anyone bought in Kaniva? How is the area? Cheers

I am looking at IP 3 through a buyer's agent. My question is - Can the BA fee be tax deductible? and how? Thanks

I self manage my properties. The lease on one of IPs had finished and the tenants agreed to renew the lease for another 12 months at the same rent of $270 PW + water usage charges. Looking at their track record of always paying the rent 2 days before its due and a very low maintenance...

Wish all the SS members a very Happy Diwali. Diwali is the festival of lights and celebrated in India and Indians all over the world.

Hi All, I got a bill of $90+GST :mad: for restarting the pilot light in the gas water heater in one of my IPs. I think its horrendous amount for a 2 mins job. Can someone suggest me a investor friendly plumber here in Adelaide. Someone who doesn't charge exorbitantly. Thanks

Went to an auction today for a house in Clearview. The house is in fair condition with apprx 740 sq mtr of land. The price bracket was $270,000 and the house was sold for $318,000 :eek:. There were in fact 5 bidders. Is it sign of recovery or market is holding even after FHOG is reduced...

We looked at a house for my friend's PPOR which had white ants and it has been treated for white ants and a treatment report was shown by the agent today. The roof has been replaced as it was damaged by termites. During pest inspection, there are still some live white ants and, the sturts in...

I am looking at a sub-dividable, corner block in Adelaide. I had done measurements using RP Data and have confirmed with the council that the block is sub-dividable. How can I confirm, if it can be sub-divided without knocking the existing house down. Who should i contact? Surveyor? Architect or...

I am looking at buying a house in Adelaide. The garage is converted into a lounge and one of the sides has sunk, which has made the floor slant to one side. There are some visible cracks in the wall/s. The house is brick. Could someone suggest: 1. What could be the problem and is this house...

Hey, Another SS forumite in API, September issue. This time its a young gun Eternit on page 28. Good on ya mate:)