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Hi all just wondering if you think I ought/absolutely need to replace this kitchen. Was thinking of going cheap a** and just paint the existing cabinets/add new handles (leaving the benchtop...I like the funky green). Was also planning to bolster it with a bit more overhead cabinetry from...

Hi All we're trying to reduce our living expenses but finding it tough going trying to get it lower than what we live on today. Works on paper but harder in reality - routines, habits and all that. Does anyone think we're living too extravagantly? If so how can we realistically slash our...

Does anyone have any insight on what's going on with the rental market at present...and prospects in short term? Seems like there are a lot of props for rent and hanging around fro an inordinate amount of time. I've just put a property (house) in Labrador under offer but still have time to...

Hi guys just bought a prop in north Brisbane and aiming to do a quick 2 week reno. What do you guys think of the kitchen? Should I give it a quick and dirty spruce up ie paint cabinets on the left white (leave the rest) OR replace the entire thing with a regular white melamine...

Hi need to do a quick n cheap reno to an IP and just wanted your views on whether you'd attempt a gloss white tile paint job on these tiles..or leave alone?? These are in the shower too (wall only). FYI, I've never had tiles painted before by others or done it myself. Greatly...

Hi all can anyone suggest a few areas to look at or under $300K for a HOUSE (with land) in Brisbane or within daily commuting distance...say 40 mins? Whilst I can see a few suburbs, not sure if its blighted with significant crime rates, industrial wasteland ie cheap for a reason...

Hi all can't delete post - was trying to upload photo but photo too big. i cant delete this thread, damn.

Hi All I know this topic has been covered pretty extensively in sevreal threads but haven't been able to find a definite conclusion on whether the interest on a loan used to pay off interest on other loans is deductible. So for example, I draw down $200K c/o increased equity in one IP...

As embarrasing as it is, I've got shingles. Only in my 30s, fit and healthy and enjoying myself in Bali 3 weeks ago when I came down with Shingles on my last day. Without getting graphic, the rash is pretty much gone but the affected area is intensely itchy, numb and very sensitive to...

Anyone have any ideas on how to let in natural light/ventilation to a windowless room (in a unit). Skylights/tubes are out of the question. The only thing I could think of was a wall that went 3/4 up to the ceiling, with the remaining 1/4 (half a metre or so) lined with overlapping glass...

Has anyone on the forum successfully applied to Hornsby council for a newly constructed /converted garage granny flat? Seriously considering converting our 60sqm detached garage to a funky granny flat. confident it would lease for $300-330 per week BUT I've spoken to the Council who are as...

Has anyone converted a detached Garage to a Granny Flat in Blacktown (preferably suburb if not the within the Council's jurisdiction), so we're talking 25sqm here...and successfully leased the house and granny flat separately. I'm aware of the risks/pitfalls/rules on letting out Granny...

To MB's out there, are there any instances/lenders that you can think of who will absord some of the break costs being levied on a fixed rate loan to win business? For example, I'm with Bank A, have fixed loan @8% and want to break for obvious reasons, therefore will incur fees of $40K...

To all MB's out there, would you be kind enough to name the lenders that allow this (in today's environment). I'm not talking about extensive renos just the basics eg paint, bathroom, kitchen etc. Thanks

Is it just me or are rents peaking in Sydney Duplicated thread, see other - sorry folks, too quick on trigger.

Who out there uses debt to fund shortfalls on a regular basis (weekly,monthly, etc.) and how much $$$? Has anyone done it successfully at a larger level ie the shortfall being relatively large thanks to a large, growing portfolio?

To MBs out there, which banks provide LMI in-house? I know St George and Westpac do but I found out ANZ Bank do it as well. Is this true? Is LMI cheaper when banks self insure?

Hi I've got a house very close to a uni in Syd - currently a 3 bed config but with a little work, could be 4 beds. There's only 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen - cant increase this. Plus, the common areas will be very small as a result of me creating a 4th bedroom. I've always leased it out...

Are the planets really in line for strong growth in medium term? Some pundits suggest with increasing int rates and more to come early next yr that now is an even more compelling time to buy, particularly in Sydney, citing more of a buyers market with int rates going up, chronic undersupply of...

Has anyone done the maths on whether its better to keep a long term tenant paying lower than market rent, lets say 10-20% less than market b/c theyve been there forever or better to keep jacking up the rent and getting market? Assuming of course new tenants arent going to destroy the place...