Hi Fern and Annabel,

Thanks very much for your info on tiling prices elsewhere. I had been expecting those sort of rates, you mentioned, tho’ maybe a bit more because of the acute shortage of skilled tradespeople in Perth at present (especially tilers it would seem)
Maybe other Perthites are paying these sorts of rates, I don’t know.
The tiles…[Read more]

Hi, we are also in WA and have always used settlement agents.
My question is, do you have to use a settlement agent/solicitor in the State in which you are buying, or can you use your tried and trusted one in the State in which you live?
We have always purchased in WA so far, but it’s awfully hot in the kitchen at present, so looking over the…[Read more]

Great thoughts Kiwi-Fulla.
It’s always good to look at things differently.

Thank you [hair2]

jebro

Hi Jaclift,

Ring the relevant Shire and ask to speak to someone in town planning. They are usually very helpful. There are a couple of Surveyors in WA who will project manage it all for you (all you have to do is pay the bills!)
Approvals I have had have been valid for three years.

The most frustrating bit is waiting for the title to come…[Read more]

Hi Jaclift,

I found some information while at HomeBase in Subiaco.
“Unique surface restoration” in Bayswater 92712554 I havn’t used them. Would be interested in your feedback if you try them out.

I have used Newport postformers (Balcatta) for new laminate bench-tops. Good service and they even deliver(for a small charge) whic was very good news…[Read more]

Hi again,

Well, the end to the story is that the tenant is taking his option to continue with the lease at Perth cpi. He and PM exchanged e-mails over the last couple of weeks and they have decided that neither has the energy or inclination to seek legal clarification and agreed to maintain their differences of opinion.
I think if it was the…[Read more]

Hi,

Sorry,can’t comment on quality of flat packs as havn’t used one. We bought an Ikea kitchen (and were happy with quality) and decided to install ourselves with the help of a “handy-man”paid on hourly rate. We had been quoted approx $1000 for it to be installed by the recommended Ikea installer and similar cost from Kitcraft, which they said…[Read more]

Hi Steve,

It seems the more people I ask, the more different answers I get!
I asked the PM for our own IP’s and she said she “had trouble” using CPI 15 years ago and now never uses it in any of her leases in her company.
The PM for the parents-in-law house is keen to get this sorted and is looking at trying to get a judgement from the Minister of…[Read more]

Thanks Terry,

I agree the amount disputed is small. I’ve been trying to find out what the Residential Tenancy Act for WA states and it mentions everything except cpi!
We are just trying to ensure that the tenant isn’t trying to take advantage of our elderly parents who don’t have a lot of spare cash.
A few extra dollars to them each week is…[Read more]

Hi Joe,

I use Genesis Asset Management . They only do property management and I’ve always been pleased with their performance.

Cheers[biggrin]

jebro

Hi Rexilla,

Are you asking about landlord insurance?
Try EBM Insurance Brokers. Their package for Rentcover Plus or Rentcover Ultra, covers for rent loss,damage etc etc
1800 661 662

Cheers,[biggrin]

jebro

We had a look at some serviced hotel rooms in central Perth and yes the suggested yields at first glance appeared attractive. However as Andrew has pointed out, size matters in looking for a lender and also location. Lenders are often very wary of lending in cbd area full stop. We chose not to proceed.

jebro

Hi again
I’m sure there are a lot of people on the forum who know a lot more about this than me. Anyway.
We did a fairly major renovation to our house (extra storey,additional rooms,new garage). We were on a fairly limited budget so spoke to a number of organistaions specialising in reno/extension work to see who was actually listening to what we…[Read more]

Hi,
Congratulations on your purchase.
I guess it depends on whether you are renovating/extending for investment or is this your own home? If for investment I would only be looking at a cosmetic makeover, nothing structural except maybe a stud wall to create an extra bedroom. Sounds as if you have more than that in mind in which case depends on…[Read more]

I’m in a similar position to Andrew. Actively looking for good deals in Perth but am in a situation where I’m better off to sit tight and wait while enjoying the continued growth. Keeping a close watch to see when the kettle starts to come off the boil though.

jebro

Hi,

I’m not a property guru but have a couple of IPs.
First word I would say is “patience, little grasshopper”
Yes. it’s great buying property, but it is also important to know you can sleep well at night without wondering how all the bills will be paid as well as the mortgage repayments. We have been in the somewhat uncomfortable position of…[Read more]

Hi,
Condolences on dealing with the same bank that we have had considerable delays with in the past as well. However have also faced delays with others too. The trouble seems to be they are overrun with applications which require multiple inputs from different people in different departments and no one person is responsible for the outcome. I’ve…[Read more]

Hi,

We offered a lower rental for a pre-determined time to take into account disturbance of noise/dust etc. Tenant was great and knew he had a bargain rent . We gained by continuing to receive income. I think if we had tried to sell, a prospective buyer could have been put off by the above and could therefore look for a longer settlement. I…[Read more]

Hi, We have had on-going problems with rats deceasing in the ceiling space above our home office. Lovely (not!) to work with.
Yes the blow flies will definitely give you a clue as to its whereabouts, but if you still have no luck (removing dripping maggotty carcases is not my idea of fun) rest assured as the others have said , that by May the…[Read more]

Thanks again PK

I was unaware of the spending limit as to what you can call a renovation. Very useful, so thanks. Yes SGIO are much more amenable and now I know which ball park I am in, will try a couple of others as well.

Cheers

J L Smith