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13B Grey Street, Wallsend I thought I'd post a summary and final update on my unfortunate first foray into property investment. Hunter Water was unwilling to disclose full details but told us the water and sewer connections to the 3 properties at 13 Gray Street were non-complying so they...

I may be using the wrong terminology in saying 'cancel' a contract and have no idea how it is done. I haven't heard from the conveyancer today but advised her yesterday that if the problem isn't resolved tomorrow, I will be handing over to a solicitor. Also I realise I need a solicitor if I...

Still hoping to buy this house. My daughter and one of her housemates are looking for another rental house to move into on the weekend. She still wants to rent this house from me in the future but he doesn't want to move again so there goes a great tenant. If the tenants I had lined up can...

Progress today (or lack there of) My conveyancer still has not been able to speak to Hunter Water Corporation. My daughter has spoken to council and they stated that they have no interest in where the electricity meter is located. Likewise AUSgrid, provided each house has a seperate meter...

Yes and that is why I employed a conveyancer. I'm asking myself whether, if the other side had used a conveyancer rather than a solicitor, would we be having these issues with non-disclosure, miss-information, deception, refusal to respond to requests etc. If the other side had used a...

Progress today. We have found 3 water meters for 3 properties plus another metre for all 3 properties. The owner of the property next door has told us that the Hunter Water Authority signed off on the meters being at the front of the houses rather than the street but has since reneged. This...

Hi crest133, Thanks for the contact, I will PM you shortly. Apparently this lot have successfully sold one property in this way already. That purchaser has held a nominal amount in trust to cover eventual costs. Can somone recommend a good solicitor please? I may also need to use them to...

Aaron, The water metres were not installed, there is still only one. The vendors have successfully ignored Hunter Water and has dragged on for about two years I think. dtraeger, I tend to agree! I have made the request through my conveyancer.

I am told my purchase contract on my 1st ever IP is invalid but as I am out of pocket for inspections, conveyancing, buying agent and mortgage costs, I would like to procede with the purchase if possible. Also I think it is a good investment and I don't see many houses in Newcastle for under...