danhob replied to the topic Landlords insurance 2 good 2 be true? in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 9 months ago
Check Excess- per event
Scope of Cover
EBM provide a specific tenent damage/ rent default cover but this does not cover the building against Fire and Perils.
This was how i saw it ie you need 2 policies.
Distinction between normal wear and tear and malicious damage is crucial when claiming.danhob replied to the topic DHA rental appraisal in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 11 months ago
I had one rent appraisal before lease expired. The VALUER raised it by $5pw. I felt this was questionable but when i tried to rent it privately found it was fair. The new carpets and paint only got $5 more and it was vacant for 4 weeks.
I suspect the valuer- their repport is available- take the average of 3 like properties.
This is in a regional town.danhob replied to the topic option to purchase in the forum Creative Investing 18 years, 1 month ago
to clarify the post-
Block comprises 8 2b/r strataed units which are conrolled by one owner.
He wants to sell all but i propose to buy 4 now and hold and option to buy 4 later at a specified price later in say 12 months- to ease financial cost or spread it.
My query i s how would you word the option- i dont intend to assign it but like to allow…[Read more]danhob replied to the topic Property Investor Network of Albury/Wodonga in the forum General Property 18 years, 2 months ago
i am interested in Albury – wodonga- how do ijoin
danhob replied to the topic strata and/or subdivision in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for the help. Council said similar re driveway and requirement to have minimum of 450m2 around the house.
Have owned a unit with unequal unit entitlements and found it was a bit unwieldy as the owner of largest unit was not paying at all.
This is much appreciated.Regards
Dandanhob replied to the topic Rebuilding estimate for insurance? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 2 months ago
Hi
Cost of reinstatement will vary due to location and market conditions etc eg Far NQ after cycllone wld be dearer. Also factor in improvements-eg fence, carport. Calculators are just a guide and best get a builder to estimate. Generally say $1000 per m2 for brick veneer. Landlords cover can include loss of rent as well
Remember, allow for…[Read more]danhob replied to the topic Westpac and Defence Force Housing in the forum General Property 18 years, 7 months ago
i am an investor in a DHA proprty in regional NSW. bought it last year with only 9months left on lease`(dha have an option to renew for up to one year which they exercised)
-The difficulty in on-selling is good for the investor buying it
-16.5% management fee is fair if you factor in- say 3 weeks vacancy per year, rent paid on time etc
-Yields…[Read more]