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From: James Wallner
I am in the process of buying my first IP. So am very novice and green. I have bought a property in my suburb in Canberra and have not exchanged yet. The pest report revealed evidence of a white ant trail but nothing fresh and no structural damage. My first question is:
1/A more invasive inspection has been recommended (remove some gyprock)and test drill surrounding trees. How do I negotiate this when I don't own the property? Do I simply get a few quotes and take a guess at the outcome (fairly convinced there is no real problem)and reduce the purchase price of the property?
2/Secondly, as a novice, but with only 1 IP in my own suburb do I manage the property myself or use a RE agent? Is there a great source of information anywhere that anyone can think of for self-managers.
Many thanks, Jumbo
I am in the process of buying my first IP. So am very novice and green. I have bought a property in my suburb in Canberra and have not exchanged yet. The pest report revealed evidence of a white ant trail but nothing fresh and no structural damage. My first question is:
1/A more invasive inspection has been recommended (remove some gyprock)and test drill surrounding trees. How do I negotiate this when I don't own the property? Do I simply get a few quotes and take a guess at the outcome (fairly convinced there is no real problem)and reduce the purchase price of the property?
2/Secondly, as a novice, but with only 1 IP in my own suburb do I manage the property myself or use a RE agent? Is there a great source of information anywhere that anyone can think of for self-managers.
Many thanks, Jumbo
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