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    My responsibility or tenants?

    My PM has informed me that it's my responsibility to clear the roof gutters on my IP! I'm interstate so I'd have to employ someone to do the job. I've had a look at the tenancy agreement and it seems inconclusive...talks about the tenant's responsibility to keep the drains clear but doesn't...
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    Tiles or floor boards?

    Apologies if this question has been asked before. What are the pros and cons on tiles versus floor boards for a kitchen, dining and family room? Considering costs, wear, spills, the look etc. Also can anyone recommend someone in Adelaide to do the job? Thanks alot.
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    Would you rent to your ex wife/husband???

    My IP is vacant and the PM has presented two prospective tenants. Both look ok but the better of the two happens to be my ex wife who I haven't seen or had any contact with in over 20 years. The marriage split was tense (aren't they all?) without being nasty but I'm a little uncomfortable with...
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    Recommend a floorer in Adelaide.

    Can anyone recommend a floorer in the northern suburbs of Adelaide? It's an IP at the moment but will become a PPOR in about 12 months. Considering tiles or floating timber (leaning towards tiles) for family and dining room. Cheers. :)
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    New push for Port Augusta marina

    It's probably along way off but for those who think long term here's an interesting article.:cool: http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24284309-2682,00.html
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    Tenant liable for continuing rent???

    On behalf of a friend...she is renting and has received notification from the PM that the owners want to move into the house and so she must vacate on a specified date which is a few months off. Now if she finds a new place next week the PM has told her that she'll be liable for the continuing...
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    Vacancy rate easing in SA??

    Hi all, the tenants in our IP in Hallett Cove, SA recently notified of their intent to vacate early. Within the week the PM had advertised the property, conducted an open and shown 8 groups through with 3 submitting applications. All in all a good result which made me think that the rental...
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    Depreciation on newly built IP

    Apologies if this has been answered before or is in the wrong section but is a depreciation schedule necessary/advised for a brand new IP or do you use the paperwork provided by the builder? Thanks.
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    Email problem

    Help Needed! I have a large email sitting in my Outlook outbox which is too large to send. I want to delete it but every time I load Outlook the email tries to send and crashes the system. How can I delete it without opening Outlook? Thanks
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    PM - Munno Para West?

    Any suggestions for a PM in Adelaide's Northern Suburbs servicing the Munno Para area? Thanks in advance.
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    Suggestions for romantic week-end needed.

    Hi all, the wife and I have a wedding anniversary coming up and I am seeking suggestions from romantic week-end accommodation ideas. We are in Canberra but are willing to travel up to 2.5 hrs for the right spot. B&Bs with big spa baths are a favourite. Any ideas? Thredbo..South Coast NSW...
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    adding bathroom

    I have a 4 bed with 2 way bathroom and was thinking about the feasibility of converting the smallest bedroom into a second bathroom making it a 3 x 2. Any thoughts on this? I know these sorts of renovations aren't cheap but would the effort be worthwhile. There are lots of 3 x 2 in my area...
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    Brassall??

    Any opinions from Queenslanders on Brassall? Good or bad parts, rental market etc. Cheers
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    How do you balance a washing machine??

    The wife's at work and I'm doing the washing like a good husband. The @#$%^&^ washing machine keeps going out of balance and shutting off. It looks level and doesn't move when I try to wobble it so the adjustable legs must be right (?) How can I stop this? It's driving me nuts!!
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    Geelong

    Hi, can anyone provide advice on good or bad areas of Geelong? Looking at < $200k. Also what is the rental market like in this price range? Cheers.
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    Annoying teaser ad??

    Hi all, I just came across this ad while trawling re.com.au. Now is this just one of those ads where you ring up and they say sorry that one's gone but I've got another more expensive one...
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    Hallett Cove and Greenwith valuations?

    Does anybody have properties in these areas that have had them revalued recently. I bought in Hallett Cove in Jan 06 (270k, 3 br) and Greenwith in Nov 06 (260k, 4 br). I'm curious to know how much they've increased. Maybe it's time to get them valued professionally. Can anyone recommend...
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    Borrowing Structures

    Ok...a question for any SS accountants, mortgage brokers or anyone more experience or knowledgeable than me (which is most on here). My wife and I have 3 x IP, all purchased in joint names. I'm now confused about whether we should have borrowed the $ via a trust, hybrid trust or set up a...
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    888Abundance

    Has anyone heard of or used 888Abundance? Might also be known as Young@heart Property Investors Community? They seem to promote everything from property investment board games to books and mentoring. They also have a forum (although nothing on this one.) There website is 888abundance.com...
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    Anyone heard of this SA project??

    Hi, I try to keep a keen eye on anything related to SA as that's where I focus my investments, however this is something that's escaped me. Has anyone else heard of this project or have any knowledge of the suburb Lochiel Park? Thanks, Property Mogul ADELAIDE's "green" northeastern...
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