A gate is not a fire exit. Put your issue to the agent in writing & to your insurer. If there is a risk, you have taken the risk away from yourself by notifying the agent to repair and the insurer has a copy of the letter as well. Tellling the agent is one thing, putting it in writing you have a record which will stand up if queried by the coroner.

Are you prepared to lose the deal because you want to wait out the exclusivity period? Also, if you  don't like dealing with the agent, get a hired gun to do the negotiation, that way you have an expert on your side, you reduce your risk by not waiting out the exclusivity period & you don't deal with the agent.

5 months looking must mean something. This might be a hint.

you could probably talk to someone from Archicentre, they have a range of architect who can prepare a roughy for a small cost

What does the lease say with regards to repairs and maintenance? Is it part of your fitout obligations or the landlord's structure? Which state? Is it retail premises, commercial, industrial or residential?

Good point Matt but it will create a bit more pressure on the cheapies.

You'd be hard pressed to find one on the Lower North Shore. Most of the older one bedders (in original condition) my way sell for well over that price. Two bedders if you are lucky might come near the high 4's/low 5's.If you are lucky you will find a few around Meadowbank, Ryde, West Ryde in that price range (some good ones too, not on main…

I preferred your original explanation Terry.

But getting back to business. 5% annual growth may be bullish but returns offset cg. generally you would factor in vacancy however being the tenant you’re fine unless you outgrow/leave the property.

Location: you’d need a crystal ball to pick the best locations but none of those are bad areas. you…[Read more]

The window itself is 10-15 mm smaller than the opening, architraves.mouldings are then fixed around the window to cover the gaps.

I’ll back Terry on this one. Only a valuer can provide a valuation for these purposes, you may want it to hold up to scrutiny.

Generally, cgt will only apply from when you moved out up to sales date. Whereas the answer would be different if it were an ip first.

Why do they wish to extend unless it is to their advantage to delay? Is the back up as good as the original contract?

Good luck. Ask for your registration subjects first so you can work in a local agency on Saturdays.

Hint oh Wise one, smoke does not damage timber. What you might be seeing is either smoke residue (black soot etc) which is cosmetic – paint the joists if you're that desperate or charring from flames – which is much more significant and is damage.The idea of insulation is to slow the transfer of heat either loss of heat from inside (in winter) or…[Read more]

I can’t justify the premium between ‘trade’ & weather shield. Just as good imho.

As it is exterior paint, light colours tend to last better and not fade. The things to watch include how well the paint will last being subject to heat, sun, wind, rain. cold etc.The cheapest may not be the best option (why is your relo recommending this option)?

For a tenant application form, go to the forms section on apmasphere.com.au

Joe,all I am alluding to is that although outsiders can only see a large gap between retail prices for materials & the finished product, it is the years of skill etc which make up the pricee difference.We all like to think that what we don't know can't hurt us but ignorance kills. Shortcuts, like a poorly laid out site, unsafe practices, poor oh&S…[Read more]

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… he does sound grumpy at times, but that comes with old age…

It just comes naturally to me

Nothing on ASIC website AYSB – where did you get your info? Looks like they are alive and kicking still.

Is it your leak or from the adjoining unit? If the leak is coming from one unit to another it is body corporate, if your bath leaks in your unit & doesn’t affect others, it is your issue.