Hi sv,You are not olbliged to, but IMO you as the the landlord should have to pay for this, as it should be considered a chatel or capital item exclusive to your property.This doesnt help you but as a landlord myself, several councils in Melb supply at no charge one per household and approx $60-$80 thereafter, but you do have to sign a stat dec.…[Read more]

Hi carol,if its any help. I have purchased several times over the years becuase I drove past a property that had a board on it, that I may have normally missed. Interior pics help too!

Simple.depending on land size and dimensions, my opinion says to demo house, build (and subdivide).I often do it and (without knowing the area) I'm pretty confident you'll make more profit in the long run using this method.  You wont get much (if any) money for the removal of an old house (unless there is specific or rare fix…[Read more]

Hi pirate,no answers?Hmm….Maybe the questions are a bit generic (no approx figures, cash flow / income positions, locations) and with very little information for people to be able to help properly. But I will give it a go!I remember when I bought my small 2nd IP (about 5 yrs ago) I set some personal goals and researched a specific are that I…[Read more]

Hi em,I can recommend Slidders Lawyers. They specialise and deal in property, building/construction law. 318 King St.  MelbournePh; 9640 0002Web: http://www.slidders.com.auCheersHutch

Hi Orien,I can recommend Slidders Lawyers. They specialise and deal in property, building/construction law. 318 King St.  MelbournePh; 9640 0002Web: http://www.slidders.com.auCheersHutch

Hi Orien,I can recommend Slidders Lawyers. They specialise and deal in property, building/construction law. 318 King St.  MelbournePh; 9640 0002Web: http://www.slidders.com.auCheersHutch

hi PandaMJ Unwin & Associates in Kew can help in these areas. PH: 9854 6317EM: [email protected]

Unfortunately the full responsibility is on you Winzer to inspect these areas and not take anyone's "word for it". Having said that, for peace of mind, I would definitely contact the Principal in charge at the RE office and voice your disapproval at being verbally mislead.  

Why cant you get in contact with the original vendor and/or solicitor and explain the situation to them?You would be unlucky if their lawyers went broke and closed up shop as well.

Agreed, it will definitely add value in this circumstance over and above your small outlay. Don't forget child fencing costs and permits (if applicable) in your area!cheersHutch

Hi crashydo you have any hard evidence of all these points of misconduct (written, photographic or video etc.)?If not, they will see it as your word against theirs and you don't have a case. A civil administrative tribunal avenue may be the best option as they will hear your case (state REI or VCAT etc..) for little, or no cost.

Why not keep them and draw down against the large equity you have in these 2 IPs?Me…I would not sell these at all in the near future unless you feel that you absolutely, positively cannot get by.CheersHutch

hi lazzaI may be able to help too. PM me and I will reply back.

I assume you mean company name. But yes you claim the 10% GST as you go,  via your quarterly BAS's when building.Don't forget you will need to pay GST in the last BAS after or when you sell.CheersHutch

I'm confused too wealth4life………Ramblings.Take a breath. What is your point exactly? That you are an expert with battle-scars and we are all too young and dumb to understand? This whole forum is full of opinions that are not facts, just opinions.  We all have been watching the negative media and doom and gloom on the news and I don't buy into…[Read more]

hi crashy great timing because my American friend (living here now) and I were arguing about this over a beer yesterday! He says that in the states, there is no direct correlation between the two and that there shouldn’t be in Australia either.  I disagreed with him about this (for the Oz market at least). I was bought up on the old adage that “[Read more]

Yes barney if any profit is made on any sale, it would be subject to the CGT scale. Percentage payable will depend on if its through a trust or just your name.H

Here Here beaniemonster!"It is not my place as a landlord to listen to stories of why the rent can't / isn't being paid.  I'm sure someone out there will not agree with this hard approach, but business is business."Don't put up with it. I'm also sick of hearing a new "Once upon a Time" story from some of my tenants, in a different marketplace it m…[Read more]

gee reeco,No one is holding a gun to your head to do the program. I thought you said that you definitely put things in perspective?Education across the board can cost alot more than this and I agree it is all relative to how you use it (no quitters or whingers need apply!). Have you forgotten that's it is a min 12 month program?? My theory was…[Read more]