Hi,What great news.  I'm glad it turned out alright for you.  Your conveyancer is to be congratulated and deserves word of mouth business you can bring to him/her.  And what better place than to start here.To be honest, not too many conveyancers would know what to do and many would be intimated by solicitor on the other side.Happy Mother's Day to…[Read more]

Hi all,This is one example why we should all use the services of a solicitor (as opposed to conveyancer – sorry guys if there's a few here).  My long-time solicitor will not take this, he'd go to bat for me in an instant.  Good luck and I hope this gets resolved for you ASAP.Angel

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Hi dc99,If you bought a studio and it happens to be in one of those art deco buildings with 12 to 13" ceilings, you can build a mezzanine like bunk bed.  With permission of course.If you're not sure what I mean, you are welcome to see what I've done to one of my IPs.You can contact me on 0416261931 for viewing.Take care.Angel

Failing that contact "Today, Tonight" or "A Current Affair".  One phone call to the tele stations will get that done.  Go to the real estate office armed with cameras and microphones.  .Opps, hold on, don't do that.  That's too cheeky.Take care and follow correct advice and procedures as previously given.Angel

Hi propertybee,Contact your solicitor to ask the vendor's solicitor for permission.  Or, if you personally know the seller's, ask for permission.You are able to be in the property as long as the seller has given their nod.  I'm not sure what you'll do if they refuse.  I supposed because there is no gate and the carport is exposed to the public, yo…[Read more]

This is a good link for all diyers.http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/dampAngel

Here's another one… How to cure a damp house…[Read more]

I googled the subject matter and here's what I found.Renovating to remove rising dampBy Alex BrooksDamp is more than just a moisture problem. It typically occurs on older brick homes as the bricks act like a wick to draw moisture from the surrounding ground. The problem is not only moisture being drawn into the walls, it's the mineral salts…[Read more]

Agree,Angel

Hi EdmudSt,You need a creative solution here.  The building is passed its used-by date, so if you could get every owner in the block to sell to a developer, I think that would be ideal.The whole building can be knocked and a brand new building can be built.  Rectifying the structural problems will cost more money and will have no guarantee that t…[Read more]

Hi,Maybe I'm naive but I am of the opinion that it is always booming… somewhere.  Take care all.Angel

Hi geezer,Each properties income and expenses and depreciation are itemised separately and the total NET gains/losses are added/deducted (as the case may be) to your other income (salaries, wages, royalties, etc).  The resulting outcome is your total taxable income.The whole thing would be too long to discuss in one thread but I hope my summary…[Read more]

Hi Koeiyan,Exactly what is your question?  Angel

But wait, isn't 2012 the end of the world, the Mayans said so.  The sky is falling, the sky is falling.  I read that when I was a kid learning to read. Hay, the way I look at it, we are only as rich as we feel inside.  I feel rich, I know I'm not because my bank balance tells me so.  But no one, no one, ever, ever, can tell me I'm not.I wake up…[Read more]

How so very true, indeed. You wouldn't even be able to tell them by the way they dress or by the car they drive.  Some of the rich people I know are so simple.  I used to work for AMEX's as a Platinum and Centurion Customer Service Rep.  They people who spend an average of $100K a MONTH (yes, 30 days) are very nice and polite.  But you come acr…[Read more]

Neville,I called Lyn on your behalf.  Please call her, I'm pretty sure she can help.Glen, if you still need help with your OTP purchase, get in touch please.It is good to help one another.  It's good karma.  Hang in there, mate.  Help is on the way.Angel

Hi Neville,If you haven't sold it yet, it's time to talk to all the creative people here. If you are able to receive private messages, I'm sure they will send you a message.  Be open-minded and be responsive.If you don't get any, don't hesitate to send them messages.I met a wonderful lady who bailed someone out in the same situation as you.  Her n…[Read more]

Thanks Scott

Hello,Go to http://www.portofinoapartments.com.au.This is her business.  Imagine where she came from… penniless… cleaning lady… but gutsy.  Carol looks like an average girl in that she doesn't dress to impress.  No frills.  No blings.  No trappings.  She's just a nice genuine lady.Thank God for people like her.  So all of you,,,, may you be inspir…[Read more]