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I'm after a bit of help. Story is builders grano worker stuffed the setout and the slab is short by 100mm on a few sections but was long on one wall. They also have reduced the internal measurements of my ensuite because of the slab being setout wrong. No variation here either just carried...

Hi All I have just found out that there is a sewerage pipe that runs across my block of land. It is 1mtr in from the rear and is approx 2.2mtrs deep and runs across the width of the block.The area of the building affecting this is 8 Linear mtrs which runs in line with the pipe. See...

Hi All I have been capitalizing the interest in my LOC and would like to pay the interest that has capitalized. The amount is $8832.15. By paying this amount would it be taken as an interest repayment or a principal repayment? Regards

Hi All Have had tenants ask that a electrician is called out because they say light bulbs keep blowing. Now these lights are the same as in my house as I purchased them at the same time and had them installed by the same guy. That was in 2007 when we built the 2 houses at the same time...

Hi all. I have found myself with my first tenant challenge and would like to ask others who have found themselves in the same boat. Here is the situation... Tenant advises that she wants to break lease as her mother and one daughter have moved out and she now cannot afford the rent...

Hi All I have API Magazines which I need to get rid of. There are 6 months from 2004 and complete years for 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. They are free for pickup but cannot post as there are so many. PM me if you want them. Pickup from Rockingham WA. Regards Regrow

Hi All Just wondering if any of the more knowledgeable people could work my figures to see if I had enough to go buying another property. Here is my situation.. PPOR IO Bank A. Valued by bank 2 years ago 460k loan of 367k. Offset account with 80k. IP1 IO Bank B. Held in HDT. Valued...

I would like to announce the latest addition to the Regrow family...Logan Kai born today at 11:36am after 1 & 1/2 hours of labour. 3.280 kgs / 7.3 lbs Both mum and bub doing well. Regards Regrow

I was wondering if anyone had information of the Australian Standards for shower recesses. More specific being the waterproof membrane. How high up the wall should it go? Any links to the info would be very much appreciated. Regards Regrow

I am looking at building in Melbourne in the near future. Can anyone recommend a builder? I am looking at a 4 x 2, double garage approx 25 to 30 squares. Also has anyone been through the building process from out of state? How did you go with the appointments for picking the tiles...

As there seems to be a lot of threads asking for recommendations for this or that trade and without highjacking wylie's thread I thought it deserved a dedicated thread of it's own. I have made a very basic spreadsheet for recommended trades for each state of Oz. Please feel free to add to the...

Do any SS'ers have any experience with builders in Melbourne, good or bad? Looking to build in near future. Also any recommendations for tradies as well ie: painters, tilers, landscapers, blinds etc. Thanks Regrow

What fees are you paying for your PM in the Mandurah area? Mine has come up for renewal and thought I'd ask what other SSer's were getting to see if I was getting a good deal or not. 9.35% inc gst one weeks rent + gst letting fee $88 Property Condition Report $55 Final Bond Report...

Hi Has anyone used or heard anything good or bad about a company in Perth called Tax Intelligence? http://www.taxintelligence.com.au/ I am considering using them so was after any info from fellow forumites. Regards Regrow

Hi All I have recently had new tennants move in on a 12 month lease. They were kind enough to let the PM know about some large cracks in the walls. On visiting the IP I had noticed they had installed the internet via data cables in 2 rooms that they installed themselves. Have they not...

Hi All After a few searches I have only come up with a few names. Burbank, Formula Homes, Henley Pioneer Homes in Victoria, now Devine Pioneer. So can anyone help me with the names of builders in Melbourne, also your experiences good or bad with them, time frame to build etc. I'm...

Hello All I would like to introduce our new baby boy. Cade Rylan Waymouth was born on Wednesday 7th March at 3:40pm. All 3 of us are well, except for lack of sleep:eek: He weighed in at 2996 grams or 6lbs 9oz. Our little man was in a hurry as he was born an hour and a half after...

Hi All Trying to get my head around the LOC. If my LOC pays all costs associated with the IP, can the rent be paid into an offset account against my PPOR held with another bank? Would I still get the normal deductions against my income, for all costs associated with the IP if the LOC...

Hi All If my trust owes me say $100k and the rent is paid into my PPOR offset account is the rent seen as income or the trust repaying the loan tax free? Do I still get the normal deductions against my income if the LOC is paying for all costs relating to the IP? Thanks for any help...

Hi All I'm looking at putting Smart Wiring into my PPOR that is to be built in WA. Does anyone have it? What are the good and bad (if any) things about it? Can anyone recommend a company to do the work? Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Regrow