grossrealisation loves his syndicates and would probably have some useful insight on this matter.

Cheers,
Jacob.

‘Stay Happy and you’ll be Perfectly Fine’ – Jack

Hi Marissa,
is your landscaping post referring to a Dalyellup property?
Even if not you need to look at what you get for the $7000 landsc/fencing package – it’s not a lot.
Fencing uses about half – usually done by developers contractors to ensure uniformity.
Most new estates will require front retic and landscaping as minimum. It is worthwhile to speak to the developers contractors to find out what you get and how far it goes.

If it’s Dalyellup I can give you lots more tips and info.

Cheers Julie

Cabo Wabo, did you find it is relevant to single storey residential, or is it more for high rise?

thanks Julie [sunny]

Hi Carlin
I dont know what TICA stands for but it is National, and linked to NZ, and Britain too!

It is primarily for agents but I think any ‘qualified’ person can subscribe.

It doesnt appear on leases as it is not part of the tenancy act – in WA at least.

The database is the primary reason I use agents, however, it turns out our last manager didnt even check them out – despite telling me otherwise. Pays not to trust anyone when it comes to rentals. Now I ask to see evry document – esp. prop.condition report.
And I make it very clear that I have a preference for direct debit tenants, even though they cannot convey this.
I’ts funny that one normally must show some form of commitment to pay when entering into a contract, but tenants are given way too much leeway under the law.
But hey! In the end the Capital gains make up for ALL the hassle.

Cheers Julie [sunny]

Hi Carlin,
Have been in the same position myself – so I can empathise!
I’m still getting the paperwork together as I had a massive cleaning bill when she left.I didnt want to clean up her boyfriends syringes. I had always given her extra chances beacause she has 4 kids under 5 – more fool me.

In regards to registering tenants on the database, in WA the law also favours the tenants. They must agree in the application for the tenancy that you can check them on TICA and this also allows you to list them if they default, or something else.

Agents have access to the databases, private landlords can subscribe through landlords associations and maybe other means – definitely worth it.

You might want to check the legalities of putting the direct debit in the lease, as my property manager tells me this is not legal in WA.
However, she asks if they would like to pay this way and the preferred tenant would be willing to pay this way (unofficially of course).

Getting back to recovering money from tenants I had mine laugh in my face and tell me,
“I’m a single Mum, what do you think they’ll make me do, pay you $5 a week?” HA, HA, HA!
That’s tough to take.

good luck Julie[blush2]

Hi Rob W,
as an experienced property owner in relation to rentals I would look very carefully into the type of tenants you would be looking at in the area you mentioned – Balga.
We have made v. good CG in similar areas but the headaches in tems of tenants can be huge!! That is with a property manager!
It’s all worth it if you can accept tha work that may be involved.
Ther’s always the option to build and sell.

Julie[blush]

Exactly gross, exactly!

And sounds like you really love your scotch, are you yeast intolerant or something that beer doesn’t call your name?!

Oh, and why is my PI forum acting all weird with writing and boxes everywhere, I am lucky to even access let alone read half the posts available. This one seems to be just fine.

Petersham RSL is a great venue, we go there to cheer me mate on at boxing every now and then. Easy to get to and fairly cheap booze as you’d expect from an arie!

Cheers,
Jacob.

‘Stay Happy and you’ll be Perfectly Fine’ – Jack

Hi, it’s sad yet strangely comforting to read how many other people have hassles with residential tenants.
My experience has been that an even bigger problem is Property Managers.
They are happy to promise you the world, and take on your $$$$$ of property, but then …..very little.
I would happily pay top dollar if I could find Property Managers that actually do what they promise. If I dont contact ours almost daily things just fall apart, and we end up with what we have currently – two tenants owing substantial sums of money within the last month, it is just one stuff-up after another.
We would like to change managers but have to wait to settle the claims first.

Has anyone found managers that actually do what they promise? They must be out there?

I find that they leave way to much to chance, and address the problems later, when the damage or losses are done. It is so frustating, I think it might be worth going back to self management.
regards J[blush2]

Hi fellow builders, I have just completed building with a project builder in the southwest. Even with a professional background in Interior Design/Architecture it was not without problems. I built with Country Builders (formerly JCorp), who were great right up until the finishing stages. The poor level of finishes required work to be re-done several times – so beware of this, and check as much as you can at each stage and thoroughly. Their faulty workmanship and overruns cost me 3 months potential rent! It is important to condider that it is not like building your own home where you can finish little things off at a later stage. If it is for rental or sale everything must be finished before occupancy. These final stages can add-up time wise. Dale Alcock is the parent company for Homebuyers centre and Celebration Homes – hence the good reputation.