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Tenant moved out the property as they found a new place. As usual confuse as who is responsible for. Inspected the property and found few things: 1. Thermal tracking (black shadowy stripes on the ceilings on all areas most noticeably in lounge and all bedrooms). Tenant probably...

I have an investment property and my PM just told me the existing ducted air con broke down and need to be replaced. Have two options: 1. Replace the ducted air cond ($6600) 2. Install split stystem ($1800) Want to get advise from one who has been through this process and what decision...

Hi, I am planning to rent out my unit to one of my relatives (without a Property manager) and wanting to find out if someone out there has done this before. The goal is to claim the negative gearing benefit while renting to someone you can trust. These questions stuck in my head and hope...

Hi, I am a newbie trying to find out about possibility of building duplex on either a vacant land or old house with large block. I have the following questions in mind but need someone with experience to advise. 1. what land size and frontage is suitable for duplex? 2. Does it depend...

Hi, I just receive a letter from my pm and it asked me to join the smoke alarm maintenance company. I have a landlord insurance, does it cover any liability arises from the smoke alarm malfunction? Does everyone always maintain the smoke alarms in their IP? If yes, is it DIY or pay for...

Hi I have a tenant that were not paying the rent for up to 12 - 13 weeks now and they are being evicted by sheriff. My concern now is that the tenant will not pay the rent in arrears and have to depend on the landlord insurance and rental bonds. I spoke with NRMA about my landlord...

Hi I have my tenant rent 5 weeks in arrears and had to bring them to tribunal Is there a way to know if a tenant payment history is good and never brought to tribunal during tenant selection? This is the first time happened to me and don't want to happen again, if anyone know the...