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Hi there,
Do a search on this site under “Landlord’s Insurance”. There’s been a few threads in the past where companies have been recommended that do the landlords insurance. You shouldn’t have a problem getting it even wiht online quotes.
I’m sure the previous threads will help, give it a whirl.
PK
“Buy and hold except when it’s old.”Love it Kaye!
Regards
PKOK, come across another small problem with this floor, it has the holes drilled around the edges for termite treatments so I’m thinking whatever we put down will need to be easily lifted around the edges for future treatments. The main house has trap doors in it to get under the floor, however this backroom was added later and the concrete pad laid. So beacsue future treatmentsw ill be needed I’m assuming we forget the floorboard idea otherwise these will need to be lifted each time treatment is necessary and that sounds like it will be costly.
So once we’ve levelled the concrete, what are our options? Would lino or carpet be the only easy option ie: it can be lifted?
PK
The old rope snaps and well, falls inside the window frame cavity so you have to be able to get in there to get it out and put the new one in.
I haven’t done it yet mind you, but will be attempting it shortly.
Hi Marissa,
Tell the agent firmly that you want to put in the offer even though you know they don’t like it, let them know it’s the owners decision, not their decision.
The worst that can happen is that the owner rejects it or they may counter offer higher but at least then negotiations can take place. Negotiations definitley can’t occur if they don’t know someone wants to buy the place.
I’d give whichever agent you wish to use an opportunity to show the owner first, but I would follow up in the mail if there’s no way it can be proven it was shown ie: if comes back with rejected and the owners signature then I wouldn’t bother with sending a copy but if you are just told verbablly it was rejected then I’d send a copy in the mail just to make sure the owner did get it.
Good luck
PKNo can’t top it, but it does raise the question as to why the turnover is so high?
Thanks everyone. I think we’ll be a ocuple of weeks before we get to this one, have a few other things to fix first, but this gives us time to get the stuff needed etc.
Thanks again.
Thanks, will have a go this weekend and let you know how my fishing went next week.
Regards
PKHabit! Stopping habits is not easy and even if most of the time I remembered, it would be the odd occassion where you’d close it automatically without thinking.[dunny]
As for not paying the rent, well, that was not my habit. Moved instead, so it became someone elses problem.
Anyway, I can see the funny side of it now, but basically them not fixing that one problem lost them a good tenant.
PK
All true, but I did notice on my latest landlords insurance policy (from Rentcover) that it states “Asbestos New Exclusion – We do not insure you or your family against any liability to pay compensation for Personal Injury or Property damage casued by or arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the actual or alleged use or presence of Asbestos”.
So, if the insurance companies aren’t covering us then perhaps we need to word something exactly like that in our leases to cover ourselves as well.
PK
LOL, great story.
I can never get the valuation figure off the bank though, no matter how much I argue with them, they just won’t give it.
Yes I used to be a tenant once too. I also think it helps you understand tenants needs once you become a landlord.
The worst problem I had was a landlord who wouldn’t fix the lock on the toilet door, consequently you couldn’t close the door, if you did then you were automatically locked in the toilet. Not fun when you live by yourself. I forget how many times I asked for this one little thing to be fixed and it never was. I had to keep a screwdriver in the toilet, just in case I got locked in!
PK
Well I’ve always had good prompt service and the rates have been competitive as I’ve always checked before signing anything.
Still, 27 lenders is more than I would ever have rung, so I feel it still gives me enough choice.
Redwing, I’m with you, I think the rebates on Stamp Duty for FHO’s may keep the lower end of the market moving or at least it will move in July/August as I’ll bet some have waited for the new rules.
PK
Coolbellup has the advantage of being closer to the city and Freo. While not my cup of tea, I do think that will be to it’s advantage in the future. Like you though, it’s just an opinion.
Do you have a specific need for a solicitor? If it’s just for a settlement then most settlements in WA go through a conveyancer or a settlement agency.
I’ve been through a few and the best I’ve found is Blaze Conveyancing Pty Ltd. Phone 08 93307242.
I’ve foudn them to be proactive rather than reactive.
PK
Well, I’ve just finished “The DaVinci Code” as well. Brilliant!
Also just finished the API mag for this month.
And yes, I’ve been reading Dr Seuss’ books too, kids love em!
Currently reading “Dead Famous” by Ben Elton. Not sure what I think yet.
PK
We have asbetos in a roof of 1 IP as well. It can be sealed, perhaps this would put your mind at rest. But get it done professionally, no point in messing around with the stuff.
Also, if you remove it, there are strick guidelines on disposal of it, so make sure you meet those guidelines so as not to put yourself or anyone else at risk.
Just one other point, we had one company (bank) who wouldn’t even quote on insurance because of the asbetos roof (the funny thing about it was that it was the same company who gave us the mortgage then wouldn’t insure it the house, yet we had to hav einsurance to get the mortgage!) Having said that, we had no problems with anyone else, all other compies we rang for quotes didn’t have an issue with it.
Regards
PKMy thoughts are the opposite, I would never want one of my fences being the boundary for a park, too easy for thieves. In a previous house I lived in, the rear fence joined a block of units that was open. Now you’d think that having 12 flats overlooking your home would stop thieves “in case they got seen” by one of the 12 units, but no, we were robbed 3 times in 4 years (we even had an alarm during the last two burgaliries, all this still was limit the amount of stuff they could grab). This has put me off purchasing anything that backs or sides onto a area that has high public access such as a park or laneway where somebody could jump a fence. I don’t tend to look at corner blocks for the same reason, although I do take into account the benefits of rear access, but am wary, that’s all.
I wouldn’t mind living over the raod from a park as it still keeps my home secure by having other homes around it buts limits the ease of access, but still have a nice outlook.
Anyway, that was my experience.
Regards
PKWell, I wouldn’t live there, but I don’t think there’s been any solid proof that it causes any problems, just a lot of speculation.
It depends if think tenants would object, if so then you’ll have trouble renting it, and you want it long term then it could be a winner.
You also need to consider reselling, will you have trouble reselling because of the lines? Or will there be someone else out there that will wnat to buy for the saem reason you want to buy?
Anyway, that’s just my thoughts, will leave you to ponder.
PK
