PropertyInvesting.com | Cattaby | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/cattaby/activity/ Activity feed for Cattaby. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:43:41 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 14d6e20344edf820f374bbcac0b9b1be Cattaby replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Got another report turned https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/16/#post-4602798 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:08:48 +0000 Got another report turned around by Mike in less than 12 hours – thanks so much!

]]> 255867095d4c1fe280570a362467fc45 Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/page/2/#post-4644649 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:41:42 +0000 Hi all,I went with BMT for my tax depreciation in the end (based on reco's here and hearing about them in The Age). I got two quotes for two properties: an existing apartment block was quoted at $400 + gst and a house they had not visited before was quoted at $600 + gst. The apartment block was cheaper because they had previously visited…[Read more]

]]> 24400ebf14311d8aaa248df8cb872b50 Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Thanks for the https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/page/2/#post-4644642 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:06:11 +0000 Thanks for the recommendations guys – looks like I have a few options going forward once I get the laundry reno'ed into a bathroom.Crash – any update from your guys? How did they go?

]]> 05f693c1a727ca8377215ec3112e2248 Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/page/2/#post-4644640 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:56:11 +0000 Hi Luke, thanks for that info. Do you remember how much they charged?

]]> 4d225be47af863ee74f80f020ec12031 Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/page/2/#post-4644636 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:32:31 +0000 Thanks Crash – I'd be really interested in hearing about your experiences.

]]> 8fc4f26a7d77ab2277ad0cf7ffbf3c14 Cattaby replied to the topic Being your own landlord - contracts to sign in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403491-being-your-own-landlord-contracts-to-sign/#post-4646863 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:15:41 +0000 I found this for VIC, which seesm to have everything I need. http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=~&3=~Thanks for the help – I think it was just a matter of knowing the right terminology to Google!

]]> 0f39fc51cea0de99cff4fffc4128670e Cattaby replied to the topic Caveat on new property in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403420-caveat-on-new-property/#post-4646372 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:54:39 +0000 Thanks for the replies all. It doesn't sound like something I will need (everything has been fairly straightforward, and there are no other interested parties), so I think I'll keep my $250 and put it towards a few slabs of beer instead ;)

]]> e687f5b1b5070c397ab58c8901f9a079 Cattaby replied to the topic Caveat on new property in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403420-caveat-on-new-property/#post-4646367 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:36:23 +0000 Probably because if I lodged the caveat myself I believe it's < $100, but if they do it for me it's $250? I'm a little skeptical – hence the question!

]]> 54dd0aafe99827a3917a975985f19f94 Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/#post-4644625 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:13:06 +0000 Also looking for a surveyor in the Melbourne region (who can service the northern suburbs i.e. Pascoe Vale) who can draw up a depreciation report. Anyone know of anyone, and general costs?

]]> 3848f4cbed9c4438c3a512c35e946267 Cattaby replied to the topic What to look when buying a weatherboard house? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403405-what-to-look-when-buying-a-weatherboard-house-2/#post-4646251 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:07:19 +0000 ChristinaM wrote:
Can anyone recommend companies to do building, pest and asbestos inspections, who can do a thorough job?We're in Melbourne (inner north). The property we're looking at is 60-70 years old and needs a good look at…Thanks.

I used Aussiespect to do my property inspection (http://www.aussiespect.com.au/) and I was really happy…[Read more]

]]> 8a7bf90c7d7027d3b2110a1eeca7a162 Cattaby replied to the topic Converting laundry to a 2nd bathroom? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403105-converting-laundry-to-a-2nd-bathroom/#post-4643920 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:59:57 +0000 Thanks for the rough guide on costs Skipper. I'd definitely have to get someone in because I have ZERO skill or tools for the job. It will be a good indication, as I'd like to revamp the main bathroom at some point when funds allow too.

]]> a0cfe352932bf38ad4851ea1c5192e8a Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/#post-4644621 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:14:02 +0000 Katidee, hopefully your husband will still be available end July! I'll msg you closer to the date when I actually have access to the property for a quote. Cheers.

]]> eac65e68f7391dfc5e129eac39427e99 Cattaby replied to the topic Good tradies in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403206-good-tradies/#post-4644618 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:48:14 +0000 Haha, and yet no one is posting anything yet! I guess I'll start.I recently purchase a property in Melbourne and needed a quick Buliding + Pest inspection done. Wasn't sure who to go to, but reading up on other forums and the like, decided to go with Aussie Spect (http://www.aussiespect.com.au/)They managed to look over the property within 2 days…[Read more]

]]> 9ad3746ee4a514f10dccedb107d951fb Cattaby replied to the topic FREE Residex Property Reports for VICTORIAN, TASMANIAN, and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN properties - Investment or Owner Occupied in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4396010-free-residex-property-reports-for-victorian-tasmanian-and-south-australian-properties-investment-or-owner-occupied/page/15/#post-4602791 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:55:42 +0000 Thanks for the speedy report Mike! I only emailed you this morning and got it within 2 hours. Very helpful and informative. Many thanks =)

]]> 026d3466567184d11339ad2fa1daf80e Cattaby replied to the topic Renting out my Primary Place of Residence for a few years - Assitance required :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402796-renting-out-my-primary-place-of-residence-for-a-few-years-assitance-required/#post-4641950 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:51:23 +0000 Thanks for the explanations guys! Will have to go down to the Commonwealth Bank tomorrow about switching over ASAP =)

]]> 56aeca988eb1eca3d503fa92791f622c Cattaby replied to the topic Renting out my Primary Place of Residence for a few years - Assitance required :) in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402796-renting-out-my-primary-place-of-residence-for-a-few-years-assitance-required/#post-4641947 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:15:34 +0000 I'm in a similar situation to you Francesco – I purchased a city apartment, but am currently renting with friends. My apartment is currently renting out for more money than the mortgage repayments (yay!)I can't see myself moving back into this property, but I also can't see myself selling it (as it's such a nice little cash earner!). But maybe…[Read more]

]]> 0532345f5ce4d634c2adf55bb55be18e Cattaby replied to the topic melbourne city apartment as first investment? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/melbourne-city-apartment-as-first-investment/#post-4607901 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:44:12 +0000 I purchased a 2 bedroom city apartment  in 2008. It was small, but came with a car park. I lived there for a year, then moved elsewhere and am now renting it out.I found that when it was advertised I got a lot of international student applications. These students are willing to pay top dollar – e.g. the rent they pay covers my mortgage repayments…[Read more]

]]> a6ec2ce0cdc49c3161b36be8b3003da2 Cattaby replied to the topic first home 450k to spend in melb - where and what to buy? in the forum I'm looking around the same https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401485-first-home-450k-to-spend-in-melb-where-and-what-to-buy/#post-4633939 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:48:46 +0000 I'm looking around the same price bracket you are Rachie, but more North/West. Atm my aim is Preston, but I think a 3 bedroom there is a little out of my reach :PIs there any particular reason you've chosen Ringwood + Mont Albert? Potential gains, or just prefer the area?

]]> e7362bc2d0ce0f6773fa42fa8fc16acc Cattaby replied to the topic Tips On Saving For Your First Home Deposit Faster in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401421-tips-on-saving-for-your-first-home-deposit-faster/#post-4633583 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:19:49 +0000 Work out on your current income how much your home loan would be and how much you would have to repay on the mortgage each month. Almost every single bank with a home loan with have a calculator that tells you this rough amount. Then start putting that money aside into a separate savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT! Set up an automated bank…[Read more]

]]> bd6e2c2dacdc9b72056c4ce5fc5bdbc0 Cattaby replied to the topic $150,000 to invest in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400630-150000-to-invest/#post-4628448 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:56:59 +0000 Thanks for the feedback guys. To answer the questions:- I don't want to rent forever. Ideally I'd like to settle down into a property I love (I don't love my apartment!) and do the whole raising family thing.- I just turned 26. I don't currently do any additional super contributions- I'm pretty secure in my employment, but have had thoughts of…[Read more]

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