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    Replacing a heater in IP, wall heater or ducted?

    A air conditioning company gave me a rough estimate for a 4 bedder house. Ducted heating itself will cost from $5500 and to add cooling later on will cost $6000-$7000. To do a reverse cycle ducted is about $10k. Then I enquired about split systems. For a 20sqm lounge room, I was quoted $3k -...
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    Replacing a heater in IP, wall heater or ducted?

    The PM supplied a quote to replace a old wall heater for $760 (IXL 3600kw). This is just for the lounge room area. There isn't really any suitable heating in the rest of the house, so I thought maybe a ducted gas heating may be the solution and waive any suggestions in the future that the...
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    Current rental market Canberra

    My IP is not in the area, but Kaleen just on the outer north. The tenants are moving at the end of the month at $490. Talked to PM about dropping it to $470 - $480 so that I can re rent it quicker (looking at buying another IP), but saw her advertised it at $500.:eek: I will need to e-mail her...
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    Sacrafices as an investor

    I have to use the word 'sacrifice' for time. We spend too much time running our small business then spending it with the kids. Since we bought our first IP last year, I haven't spent a weekend at all with the kids. That's what I really miss. I'd prefer to employ someone to do the work, but...
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    Bankwest kids savings account - 10 % pa bonus interest

    Just checked out NAB's Smart Junior Saver, it's currently at 6.35% with the bonus saver. I will change my 3 kids account over!! They are currently with CBA with 3.04%, that's less than half of NAB's!:eek: Thanks for bringing me light into the subject! Cheers!!!!
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    Looking to buy, RE agent hasn't called back?

    About this time last year I was making alot of enquiries on property in Sydney but ended buying else where. Two months ago, a Sydney RE finally returned my call............9 months late.:eek:
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    A Career In Real Estate

    Stumunro, Good to know others taking the plunge too. Please keep me posted once you have finished your course. Gee, I haven't really looked for another job for the last 10 years. I need to get an insight into the real world, especially in RE - hopefully with help from forum members. I hope...
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    A Career In Real Estate

    Hi All! My husband and I are considering changing careers to become REA's. Can someone tell me what are the pay structures. As I am aware that what you earn in the beginning are quite low, so maybe only one of us can venture in to REA.:rolleyes: Why are some advertised positions are alot...
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    Canberra

    I hope it's not too late to join the discussion. I'm still a novice and bought my first IP in Kaleen last September. I've kept a keen eye in the inner north/ Belconnen and Gunghalin area for a while. The properties in this area have gone up in the last 5 months. Properties with 3b + ensuite...
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    Knocking down a load bearing wall.

    Thanks! I think I will get a builder to have a look first to see how big the job really is and may drop by the archi-centre to see what they have to recommend. As the house is in the ACT.
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    Another Small Step

    Hey Slingshot! I will hang in for the photos. I recently purchased a house in Canberra for $455K and waiting to be tennanted b/w $470 - $490 wk. I thought land would give the best capital growth in the long term, but your fine work has got me re thinking ....... Enjoy your weekend! gomum
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    Knocking down a load bearing wall.

    Hi all, I recently purchased my 1st IP in Canberra and would eventually like knock down a wall which I suspect is load bearing. An additional room with ensuite was added to an exisitng bedroom, but to gain access you first walk through the first bedroom and through another doorway to the...
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    Another Small Step

    Hi Slingshot! What an amazing result! Would you mind sharing some photos? I am new to IP's, so there is soooo much to learn. Thanks!
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    2nd duplex reno from A to Z

    You're an inspiration Celeste! With the s/steel look laminate, what other use do you think it's suitable for? I saw someone had a s/steel splash back for a laundry, would this be possible as it sounds like it's easy to use. I also love your tips too! Keep going!!!!
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