Hello
I have landlord insurance through a company called RentCover (underwritten by EBM – see http://www.rentcover.com.au)

It covers rent if a tenant leaves prior to the expiry of lease as well as malicious…the usual stuff

This particular insurance do offer vacancy BUT only after it has been vacant for over 90days, which is a very long time to have…[Read more]

The listings in ‘Best threads of PI.com’ have been very useful. so it would be great to still have these on the new site.

With the proposed chat room, can other members go back at a later stage (perhaps hours/days/weeks after the initial discussion) and still read the discussions??

Hi Leanne

We purchased our first two properties using a buyers agent. We gave them specific requirements we wanted from these investment properties and these are positively geared!

We initially considered doing our selves but couldnt get over the fear and the hurdle of what is good deal and what is a bad deal.

So using the buyers agent allowed…[Read more]

Hi Redwing
Yes it is a GEHA lease.
Spoke with the REA and they are offering 7.7% management fee
good deal or bad deal?? I really just need someone to follow up when a repair is necessary.
I am also thinking of negotiating with them to charge me on a per call-out fee (eg. $50 per call when they need to go out for a repair)
Any thoughts

Hi
ABS census data provides time series information which will allow you to see how things have changed.

The Whyalla local statistical region over the last 3 census (1991, 1996 and 2001)has experienced population decline…aproximately 16% over a 10 year period.

I hope this helps

Hi Simon
Thanks for the quick feedback

Having ‘appropriate clauses in place’..when i signed the contract of sale, it had a subject to building inspection…is this the clause you are referring to?

Candy