PropertyInvesting.com | Callander | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/callander/activity/ Activity feed for Callander. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:39:26 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 1b0db4d517577a53ed393837867d6dc4 Callander replied to the topic Appliances that are rental friendly - How can you tell in the forum Just purchased a Dishlex https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397079-appliances-that-are-rental-friendly-how-can-you-tell/#post-4608389 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:31:00 +0000 Just purchased a Dishlex DWDX103WK basic model for $595. very easy to operate and less gadgets to cause issues.

]]> 79efd6dbd8e2ae64579007839e56da5f Callander replied to the topic Your thoughts on Bacchus Marsh in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395081-your-thoughts-on-bacchus-marsh/#post-4597513 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:55:40 +0000 There are a number of new land estates in Bacchus Marsh. Some are located quite close to the centre of town and others are  just on the outskirts. http://www.realestate.com.au will show plenty. there are also a number of house and land packages advertised.There is a reasonable bus service and a large number of people commute to Melbourne each day for…[Read more]

]]> 23160d18570b08cb12f728f4d1fa3340 Callander replied to the topic bad tenant or bad property manager? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392631-bad-tenant-or-bad-property-manager/#post-4584207 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:19:53 +0000 Not all garages are powered, If the garage has lights & powerpoints then a tenant would expect that the garage has power. If there was no sign of any power at the garage it would not be expected for the owner to have power installed to the garage they are only required to maintain the property and appliances that are allready at the property.  We…[Read more]

]]> aaf0bc6914be20a94d2cd68f6bc19cb5 Callander replied to the topic no rent for six months in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391566-no-rent-for-six-months/#post-4578070 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:13:21 +0000 I took over a self managed property once, the owners said that the rent was a few months behind. when i went through all of the payments since the start of the tenancy i discovered that the tenant owed 364 days rent. when i took the matter to VCAT the member though that the tenant was paid allmost up to date until i pointed out that he was paid to…[Read more]

]]> 50098f7983f79ba32fb795be27f94e50 Callander replied to the topic Help with a tenant in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390158-help-with-a-tenant/#post-4570480 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:07:17 +0000 It's the agent who had an issue with the tenant and agent is managing another 5-6 properties of my friend and now he has to sacrifice the tenant to save the relationship with agent.Sacrifice the tenant to save the relationship with agent????? it just goes with the job as a property manager that at times you will have issues with people, being both…[Read more]

]]> 07809ef0928b79d476ad5441beb74fc5 Callander replied to the topic Holding Deposit in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389555-holding-deposit/#post-4567457 Tue, 15 May 2007 00:19:30 +0000 Not shure what sate you are in but below is relevent in Vic, this is an extract from the "Renting a Home A Guide for tenants & Landlords" published by consumer affairs in Vic.The landlord or agent is permitted toaccept a deposit from a prospectivetenant.This money must be refunded whenthe ‘Residential Tenancy Agreement’is signed by both par…[Read more]

]]> 079c45eec1bad90c7af592ca5f79332c Callander replied to the topic TICA List in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389576-tica-list/#post-4567540 Fri, 11 May 2007 01:48:47 +0000 http://www.tica.com.au/ See the website. Tenants can access their information and can dispute the information held. The website is normally only for agents to place information on and usually only accessible by agents.

]]> 799e039b6c8d0c291330b7b2f9901fb6 Callander replied to the topic How much bond should a tenant give in general? And do they pay a month upfront or how does that work? (In General) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389303-how-much-bond-should-a-tenant-give-in-general-and-do-they-pay-a-month-upfront-or-how-does-that-work-in-general/#post-4566279 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:51:37 +0000 In Vic the norm is a calendar month as bond (weekly rent X 52 divided by 12) and 4 weeks rent up front.

]]> 85ee08795862b5d8360eb58b1b62671b Callander replied to the topic What is reasonable advertisng cost when selling??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387470-what-is-reasonable-advertisng-cost-when-selling/#post-4557744 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:45:32 +0000 Dr X, here is Vic this is also normal practice and the preferred way by most Vendors (no up front costs). An REIV Authority has two options regarding payment of Advertising.

Opt 1, payable upon signing the Authority
Opt 2, Payable upon written damand

We forward an account sales to the Vendor Solicitor prior to settlement advising what fees are…[Read more]

]]> 246672e79a1925d6e9293caa7d2ed3db Callander replied to the topic What is reasonable advertisng cost when selling??? in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387470-what-is-reasonable-advertisng-cost-when-selling/#post-4557739 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 02:30:38 +0000 Check the authority you signed with the agent. If we charge advertising we do not ask for it up front it would be paid upon settlement of the property. We also put in the Authority no sale no charge so if we dont sell the property there would be no cost to you. You would only pay sales commission and advertising on completion of a sale.

]]> daf8024823163cf8ea1111b36035887b Callander replied to the topic deposit transfer in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4387485-deposit-transfer/#post-4557796 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 02:12:42 +0000 May vary from state to state. In vic you could section 27 (early release of deposit) on house A (property you sold) and have that (less Real estate agent commission & advertising if applicable)paid to agent B (house you have purchased). this is something that is done quite often.

Your solicitor or conveyancer will deal with this and will be able…[Read more]

]]> 7fa7dd2f810a684c4d1856f8ba01f461 Callander replied to the topic Smokers in Rental Properties in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386976-smokers-in-rental-properties/#post-4555520 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 23:14:21 +0000 This is an issue that i find a lot of landlords question. I recently sought clarification on this matter. While at a VCAT hearing and being the last case of the day the Member was happy to have a chat. I questioned the issue of smoking. The member advised that smoking is not illegal and no matter what was written into a lease agreement there is…[Read more]

]]> 53c7d2e215c8ed097fcbd328b2237725 Callander replied to the topic Landlord Insurance in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386871-landlord-insurance-11/#post-4555045 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:26:22 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionplus.aon.com.au/

Have used and have a lot of owners use, never had any problems with claims.

]]> d59d043c7c7be6abd45c0ec5a566934b Callander replied to the topic tenant insurance in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386544-tenant-insurance-2/#post-4553313 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:11:24 +0000 Had a Landlord recently who’s tenant passed away. AAMI did not cover death of tenant, so LL was unable to claim loss of rent until a new tenant was found. when i called them up to check if the LL would be covered they had not even heard of covering for the death of a tenant.

]]> 1865ff48bdcead9761515143a941af63 Callander replied to the topic tenant insurance in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386544-tenant-insurance-2/#post-4553311 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:57:43 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionplus.aon.com.au/

Being a property manager i have dealt with this insurance, have had no problems with claim and they cover ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE a lot of other policies do not cover this.

]]> 85841c403de22aeb41e40934e0de5f10 Callander replied to the topic landlords insurance claim in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386266-landlords-insurance-claim/#post-4552082 Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:07:21 +0000 Will all depend on the company you are insured with.

I have used the REI Insurance and have had no problems with any claims. the assessor comes out very quickly and the claims are processed ASAP. Only need the assessor for damage you are claiming and usually if its above $3000 (REI).

Some policies are not as good as others and have had many…[Read more]

]]> 7fb4c284b724bb63e2e12371d893684e Callander replied to the topic Conteact note? evil? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386204-conteact-note-evil/#post-4551786 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 03:12:19 +0000 Contract Note is basically a contract. dont know about other states but in Vic i have purchased prop and the agent has used contract notes. usually have a 3 day cooling off period in them so best to check this before signing and then take to your Solicitor for then to check the Section 32 & contract note. Its usually a standard form produced by…[Read more]

]]> 4e875d94a7d175af328c533e2da1e23d Callander replied to the topic Tenant Data Base in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386192-tenant-data-base/#post-4551736 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:55:07 +0000 There are a couple but are usually only available to real estate agents. (i think)
http://www.tica.com.au/
http://www.ntd.net.au/
these are the two that i have used. hope that this helps

]]> e241c38635a61a96e0246df1e738e2ec Callander replied to the topic CGT & princial place of residence question in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386183-cgt-princial-place-of-residence-question/#post-4551693 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:39:59 +0000 Thanks for you assistance it makes more sense now. greatly appreciated.

]]> 919b96399bf30829d92d2acf844ef5cd Callander replied to the topic (Commercial) Self storage sheds ADVICE NEEDED... in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386140-commercial-self-storage-sheds-advice-needed/#post-4551552 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:42:38 +0000 Try this website
http://www.selfstorage.com.au/

i worked at an agency that managed a storage complex in country vic. lots of demand and the vacancy was very low.

the self storgae website will give you lots of info.

]]> 46194a0d5283d7effba6fd63422225a7 Callander replied to the topic Incompetent property managers in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385839-incompetent-property-managers/#post-4550138 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:09:32 +0000 Interview a couple of PM in the area. Look for someone who has been in the industry for a number of years and has plenty of experience. ask them to provide contacts eg. current landlords that you can speak to and ask questions about their experience with this PM and maybe others in the area. look for someone who is an REI Member and accredited PM.…[Read more]

]]> f85923ce108b5726272079a84618c110 Callander replied to the topic Rent in advance?? Is it really so tricky? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385621-rent-in-advance-is-it-really-so-tricky/#post-4547970 Tue, 30 May 2006 01:51:25 +0000 Also see tenants union of Vic handbook – clearly explains rent in advance
http://www.tuv.org.au/homepage.aspx
and click on new publication tenant handbook[exhappy]

]]> ed160a3b1530f55afadcaa799b95ce61 Callander replied to the topic Rent in advance?? Is it really so tricky? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385621-rent-in-advance-is-it-really-so-tricky/#post-4547969 Tue, 30 May 2006 01:38:10 +0000 may vary from state to state. it will all depend on what is on the origional lease! i do all leases on at least fortnightly figures so that i can ask 4 weeks rent in advance. and it runs exactly as you have suggested.

Section 40 (Residential Tenancy Act) VIC Limit on rent in advance. A landlord must not require a tenant to pay rent under an…[Read more]

]]> 960b44f0e1c9aff4625e7acba7294429 Callander replied to the topic Landlord - Retaining a Bond due to Tenant Damage in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385540-landlord-retaining-a-bond-due-to-tenant-damage/#post-4547632 Mon, 22 May 2006 02:32:43 +0000 will depend on what state your property is in.

You would probably need to be able to supply invoice to show that the carpet was new, photo’s of the damage that has been caused by the tenants. If your claim went to VCAT (Victoria) they will depreciate the value of the carpet also (as per tax depreciation figures), so unlikly you would be able to…[Read more]

]]> d2b68f228736e99dc93a1d8c7b213a4a Callander replied to the topic CF+ Properties in Ballart - your thoughts plz... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385403-cf-properties-in-ballart-your-thoughts-plz/#post-4547008 Thu, 11 May 2006 02:17:25 +0000 Property WA

The neighbouring property to ours is a corner block so they have a seperate drive for each house. the block is approx 1000sqm.

they origionally paid approx $180, 000 for the origional house as it was a bit run down. are currently building the second property (nearly finished) two bedrooms & a garage. will be looking at $230,000 for…[Read more]

]]> 021ad32ad2b15a11385809f959bcffb8 Callander replied to the topic CF+ Properties in Ballart - your thoughts plz... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385403-cf-properties-in-ballart-your-thoughts-plz/#post-4547005 Wed, 10 May 2006 04:55:19 +0000 You mention adding a second dwelling. the property next to our rental property in Ballarat has done just that, renovated the origional house and added a second dwelling.

this has now made us thing of doing the same as our block is a good size and council seem to be reasonable about these things.

]]> 1f94c7e7bc19a09c61bda390821d2c33 Callander replied to the topic CF+ Properties in Ballart - your thoughts plz... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4385403-cf-properties-in-ballart-your-thoughts-plz/#post-4547001 Wed, 10 May 2006 00:06:50 +0000 I live in Ballarat and worked in real estate in the area for a number of years. rental demand is usually high and vacancy rates seem to stay very low latest 2.0.

i also have an investment property in Ballarat and the capitol growth has been been great over the past 5 years for this property and now looking for another.

if i can be of any…[Read more]

]]> 127140f6143b3d621104cee005c76cdf Callander replied to the topic Property managment in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384810-property-managment/#post-4544022 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:19:09 +0000 You need a new PM.

Under certain cercumstances the tenant does have the right to get repairs done themselves and get reimbursed for it. but there are steps that the tenant needs to take for this to happen.

I would be advising your PM that you will not be paying the account as they have not lived up to their end of the deal as they are obviously…[Read more]

]]> a409047ce25a9dac0773f62425e9e5a2 Callander replied to the topic tenant has abandoned property and left belongings in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384815-tenant-has-abandoned-property-and-left-belongings/#post-4544045 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:05:48 +0000 may differ a little depending on what state you are in. you need to lodge an abandoned goods with consumer affairs (vic)
http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au
go to renting, then forms & publications and you will then find the form for inspectin of goods left behind.

the inspecter will then come and assess the goods, and will then instruct you what you…[Read more]

]]> 03e29fd691c29209fa72a576767b6ea2 Callander replied to the topic Landlord's Insurance in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384722-landlords-insurance-11/#post-4543621 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:30:52 +0000 REIV Landlord Insurance (REIQ, REIT etc depending on what state you are in. and Terri Scheer Insurance

http://www.terrischeer.com.au/index.php
http://www.rentalprotectionplus.aon.com.au/
Both are great policies. You need to make sure you are covered for Loss of rent, rent defult, accidental & macicous damage by tenants, public indemnity etc. a…[Read more]

]]> 104ebfb54115b407debd138600e83268 Callander replied to the topic Tenant wont pay rent - how to evict?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384699-tenant-wont-pay-rent-how-to-evict/#post-4543500 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:18:59 +0000 Glad to see that your tenant has paid the rent. Make sure your agent does not cancell the hearing, ensure that they seek an adjournment. this is valid for 3 months so if the tenant falls behind in the next 3 months you do not have to serve any notices you just have to fax a request to VCAT to have the matter relister. this saves a lot of time and…[Read more]

]]> 93183a86a7797ae01b4b0b4f524cf18f Callander replied to the topic Tenant wont pay rent - how to evict?? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384699-tenant-wont-pay-rent-how-to-evict/#post-4543494 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 05:37:43 +0000 Once the tenant was 14 days in arrears your pm should have served the 14 day notice and applied to VCAT. once the 14 day notice is up you should have had a VCAT hearing scheduled in the following week or 2. provided the tenant is still in arrears on the day of the hearing you should be given a possession order. from there if the tenant is still in…[Read more]

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