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    Dispute with neighbour over airconditioning unit

    Hi all, I have purchased a property last year and recently found out the previous owner installed an airconditioning unit on the roof which is overhanging the neighbour's property by approximately 400mm. The neighbour have complained and requested for the airconditioning unit to be...
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    SRO denying FHOG

    Hi all, I have recently been advised by SRO that I need to pay back my FHOG! In 2009 early July, I moved into my first property however due to relocation for work in late July 2009, I had to go to outer region of Victoria and it would be impossible to travel 4 hours each way to and from work...
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    The more you have...the harder it is to find love?

    Finding love was a relatively easy task when I was young, as long as there was some physical attraction, chemistry and no major personality clashes, we are happy with the other person. I dated a guy during my uni days, we met each other in class...both had nothing in life, uncertain where the...
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    Advantage and disadvantage of using a buyer agent

    Hi All, Being new to property investing, I have been recently asked to consider purchasing through a buyer agent. I would appreciate any suggestions with using a buyer agent (i.e advantages and disadvantages) Details via link below: http://www.yourpropertyclub.com.au/ After reading...
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    Need advise on timber flooring

    Hi all, After recent inspection of my investment property, I was appalled at the condition of the carpet that my tenants left it in. There are heavy oil and red wine stains as well as other unknown staining that resulted after 1 year of lease. Rather than spending money to clean the...
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    Unit in the East or House in the West?

    Hi All, I've been looking for an IP opportunity for the past couple of months but having difficulties deciding whether a 2 bedroom unit far east or a 3 bedroom house in the west would be better suited looking from a long term perspective?
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    Richmond off the plan apartments?

    Hi all, My friend wants to buy an apartment that's currently on sale in Richmond http://www.aplacetolive.com.au/ The place is near ikea in Victoria Gardens (not a bad location, only 4km from the CBD) A 2 bedroom apartment for approx 500k, in my opinion it's not worth it, being off...
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    Where to buy with 300k?

    Recently I've been trying to search for a property in Melbourne, 2 or 3 bedroom (prefer house over unit) for around 300k...there are few areas that really caught my attention....Frankston North (extension on eastlink in the near future), Bacchus Marsh (construction of new highway), Tarneit and...
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    Where should I invest my next IP?

    Long term trend in house prices in Melbourne, East or West? What are everyone's thoughts of purchasing properties on the West as oppose to the East? There's a significant price difference between the 2 sides. Is it worth paying more than double to get a house on the East?
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    Bond not lodged by owner, please help

    The owner has given me the wrong bank account no approximately 2 months ago and didn't realise until now that he's never received the bond or the first month of rent. He is now asking me to pay him immediately otherwise I will have to leave. During the past 2 months, I gave him a numerous...
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    I need help with my recent apartment purchase!

    I recently purchased an Unilodge Apartment and it is due to settle within a week. About 2 weeks ago I found out that my solicitor was working for both the vendor and I! I signed the contract of sale with subject to lease. My agent said this apartment can be owner occupied and managed however...
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