Posted on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:00:05 +1100

Filed under Real Estate Boom in Australia

Problem if no firewall in duplex rental?

Hello, Would really appreciate the advice of you prop manager experts out there. We are looking at purchasing a 2 x bd up, 2 x bd down duplex, It was built and approved prior to 1980 and so there is n...

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:03 +1100

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No 'safety cut off valve' in gas stove.

Please disregard this question. I phoned a plumber in Australia and he advised that a safety cut off valve is not a requirement in QLD. Thanks to anyone who tried to help. Hi All, I have new tenants ...

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:01 +1100

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Experiences with tenant

Just wondering what people here do,when their tenant won't leave. In the meantime, you have accepted a bond from a new tenant. We have had to deal with this situation once, and luckily the tenant mov...

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:00:03 +1100

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Please allow pets (SMH article)

Do you agree with this statement? Experiences? RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty said the organisation urged landlords to be a lot more sympathetic to people who want to have pets. "If you look at it log...

Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:15 +1100

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Best Landlord Insurance?

Just wanted to get some advice from some more experienced investors out there as to what is the best landlord insurance on the market today - particularly in terms of malicious damage, rent default by...

Posted on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:08 +1100

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The $100 magic question - Insurance rates

Thought I would share a magic question that works surprisingly well with insurers and the premium you pay. Just ask *'How can I reduce my premium?' *and wait.... You will find that there are plenty of...

Posted on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:00:03 +1100

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No 'safety cut off valve' in gas stove.

Hi All, I have new tenants at a property in North Ipswich, QLD. Last week, the property manager emailed me advising that the tenants have noticed that there is no 'safety cut off valve' fitted to the ...

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:02 +1100

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Tenants with no lease.

Hi, just wanting a little information. The commercial property we are hoping to buy has a tenant whom has no lease (there are other tenants with leases). I am wanting to know what their rights are and...

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:00:02 +1100

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Excessive repair bill. Do I have any options?

A property of mine had excessive rain fall which ran through part of the house. As the whole suburb was affected we couldn't get the usual

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:09 +1100

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