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We've never had an issue with tenants or property managers before...but in the last week two things have cropped up. One has been sorted, but I'm not sure how to handle the other... This is what's happened: 1. There's been a tenant in the property for 4 years. 2. She's been on a 12...

I received a letter for property manager this morning letting me know that a tenant of ours is vacating in 30 days! The lease only expires in December though...so they're breaking the lease. Can somebody let me know what questions I should be asking of the property manager? Particularly...

Quick question - can a trust borrow money, for instance, to buy shares, with the borrowings secured against property held in the personal name of one of the beneficiaries of the trust?

I've been asked by a mate to come along to a seminar next Monday on "Positive Real Estate" - http://www.positiverealestate.com.au. I'm always very sceptical of these things, but figure it's worth having a look and possibly learning a thing or two. Has anyone dealt with these guys before...

Hi I've got tenants due to vacate on March 16. They have been given over 2 months notice and sent a notice to vacate via registered mail etc. If they do not vacate their is a VCAT hearing scheduled for the next day. If they don't vacate, i'm pretty sure i don't have the right to kick...

I've just bought another IP, and am very highly geared at the moment (say 88% LVR). Interest rates are all locked in for 5 years and I won't have a problem meeting ongoing repayments/related costs. I want to hold all of these properties for the long term. My concern is that, if property...

Just a quick one - are stamp duty and land tax deductible?

Hey! One of my goals for 2008 is to learn as much as I can about different financing options. Can anyone recommend a good financing book, or other resource? Thanks

I'm considering installing an air conditioning unit in an investment property. The IP is a small two bedroom, 6 year old, one storey house (although, more like a townhouse) in Yarraville. The living area/kitchen opens up to a small courtyard and is up one end of the house, and the bedrooms...

Hey! I just heard about this new website on 3AW called streetadvisor.com.au. Has anyone else heard of it? I've had a quick look - it has street reviews and people's opinions on what it's like to live in a particular street. A little light on content for the moment, but sounds like a...

Just a quick one...our tenants have just asked for an air conditioner to be installed. Never done this before, and have no idea what it costs, or whether I should put one in just because they've asked. What do people usually do in this situation? I've just put up rents by $20/week, and...

Hey guys! This is my first post...so, please excuse the rambling. Here's a bit of background: 1. I'm 25 and have a girlfriend who's also 25. 2. My girlfriend bought her first IP 12 months ago, and it's doing really well. 3. I bought my first IP about 8 months ago, and have just...