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Hi all, I have a exiting 3-1-1 house on a big block, which can be subdivided. So i am planning to build the second house, the living area would be 160m2 plus garage. I have a 20 years old son living with us. He always makes mess in the kitchen, and never tidies it up. Most of days, comes...

Good morning all, I am building a new house on an IP to live in, and will sell the old house after subdivision. Let's make it some simple number for easy discussion: Buy the IP for $400k, build new house for $300k, sell the old house for $300k. How is the CGT calculated...

Hi all Can anyone recommend some good tradesmans who does good job with reasonable prices in Canbrrra? Plumbers Painters Electricians Handymans Thanks ;-)

Got notice of moving out from my current tenant, as they are buying a house themselves after living at the ip about 2 years. I was shocked while checking the rental price online this morning - the similar houses on the market is almost $150/w less than the current tenant paying :-o Is it...

A bit confused, would like to know your opinions: The house next door is selling. Want to buy just because the land is connected with mine, and both blocks are in core area, and multiple units can be built later on. I clearly know I would not buy it if it is not connected with my block, as...

Good morning all, Want to replace a 2.5m wide widow with a sliding door. Anyone know where to order it? Thanks ;-):confused:

Hope someone here can answer the questions for me :confused: About a year ago, my son had put $1k deposit for an affordable housing which was advertised for $228k. A few month later, before the contract was signed, the builder sent an email, said the price was changed to $237. As you know...

Hello every one, The tenants of my house at Canberra are moving out soon, and have listed the house in allhomes and gumtree for 3 weeks. For the first two weeks, got some phone calls and emails from the website. some people come to view the house and said they were very interested in it...

The tile roof has been damaged by the hailstone. As I was away from the house, so called a tradesman. He told me many tiles were broken, quoting $3.3k to repair. Is it a reasonable price? Have landlord insurance with NRMA, but never claimed. Do I need to report to NRMA before or after the...

A friend came yesterday to ask my advice on purchasing a new townhouse without a lawyer. With shallow pockets, he said: as there are about 6 townhouses, same structure, same price, with same contracts. He thinks if there is no problem with others, he should not have problems, especially, he...

Read a thread a few days ago, with the link http://knowledgesource.com.au/sackthebanks/ I could not find the thread anywhere ;-( Anyone can explain how it works?

Self manage an IP in VIC for 3 years, as previous owner rented it for 2 years, and then his sister moved in. I viewed the IP once or twice a year. Asked the tenant to written evidence for my visiting each time, but this year I could not found them anywhere. Can I still claim the tax for...

One of my tenants called today, asked if I allowed them to install Foxtel to the roof. They only moved in 3 weeks and signed for a 6 month lease. Anything advice, please:confused:.

Just wondering what does UV really mean to property investment? High UV means: - high rate - high land tax anything else? How do you take UV into considerations when purchasing IPs?

Hi all, Rented my previous PPOR 3 years ago by DIY. The tenants left last week. Before they moved out, a new tenant signed a new lease to start the same day the old tenants handing in the key. Happy? On the day, I received the email from the previous tenant, asking me to pick up the key...

Any one watched Chanel 7's Today Tonight last night? It said it is time for House bubble to burst - 40%? It seems very SERIOUSLY. I know most of us here do not want to agree with it, as we love ips. But to be honest, I start to concern if we are too optimise on it, or we are just willing to...

Hello all, Building a Dual Occupancy, which is nearly complete. Would anyone can answer me some questions, Thanks :) I know I can get an extra bin from council. Qs: 1. Do I need to pay for the bin? 2. If yes, do I only pay for the bin itself or I need to pay another council rate...

I am building a house, and received a Notice of Practical Completion from the builder. He is asking for the final payment, $7k, before he gives the keys. The problem is I do not agree the construction is at “Practical Completion”. There are quite a few things which have not been done, such as...

I am building a house, and received a Notice of Practical Completion from the builder. He is asking for the final payment, $7k, before he gives the keys. The problem is I do not agree the construction is at “Practical Completion”. There are quite a few things which have not been done, such as...

Hi all, Using current PM for over 3 years. Have not been happy with the PM with a few issues, some examples: 1. After purchase the house from another agency who offer manage fees 8%, I called the current PM, the lady who I talked with agreed the manage fee is 7.5% including GST. So agreed...