PropertyInvesting.com | maree_bradross | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/maree_bradross/activity/ Activity feed for maree_bradross. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:49:37 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 a6f5dd02063f7474de158892d0661ab8 maree_bradross replied to the topic Teenage retreats and granny flats in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408524-teenage-retreats-and-granny-flats/#post-4684695 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 06:33:48 +0000 I'm thinking about buying an airstream caravan to put at the back of one of our properties that we plan on holiday renting in the future, that can be used for extra accommodation (under the one booking) & maybe used as an extra room in the interim for our current permanent tenant. Only in the thinking stage at the moment :)

]]> 5e9c347818a251d77e8414922d2ca545 maree_bradross replied to the topic Concrete patch and paint or resurface? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4409441-concrete-patch-and-paint-or-resurface/#post-4691402 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 03:03:26 +0000 Seaford is my neck of the woods :)
Have you considered decking tiles? Although they would require to be restained every couple of years

]]> 1ef41dac8041c7c039bd80dd67b76878 maree_bradross replied to the topic Townhouse courtyard in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4408731-townhouse-courtyard/#post-4686526 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:45:12 +0000 we just freshen up our courtyard – with mirbou decking tiles. Very happy with the result & the cost was excellent. We sourced directly through a vendor on ebay. They went straight over the old pavers

]]> 2e1e66b2445b5d2d0898e620234b1287 maree_bradross replied to the topic a blog post about renovating before you sell in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407464-a-blog-post-about-renovating-before-you-sell/#post-4676396 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:07:36 +0000 Shanin – looks like existing kitchen with the cupboard doors spruced up by being resprayed. The house looks so much lighter and brighter

]]> 57fec7d73eb41cd261a7454f52b21c26 maree_bradross replied to the topic PPOR would probably be cash flow if I rented it out. in the forum good going - how about using https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406720-ppor-would-probably-be-cash-flow-if-i-rented-it-out/#post-4670924 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:56:34 +0000 good going – how about using the equity to use as a deposit on an IP?

]]> cbfc7d0103d2f630133a1559c3d7c35f maree_bradross replied to the topic is this a good deal? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406702-is-this-a-good-deal-9/#post-4670767 Tue, 29 May 2012 01:03:19 +0000 Just wanted to add if you do buy this house and negotiate direct with the owner then the real estate agent couldn't claim their fees and tthe introduction didn't come via a real estate agency

]]> a6c60faf20d10fc293fc580815b3c8cc maree_bradross replied to the topic Tenant seeking compensation, real estate agent hard to get contacted !! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406597-tenant-seeking-compensation-real-estate-agent-hard-to-get-contacted/#post-4669857 Fri, 18 May 2012 02:55:39 +0000 "you will need to seriously consider full compensation to the tenants"Am I missing something here? Wouldn't the tenant get his car repaired via his insurance and it is up to the insurance company to chase body corpprate insurance or REA or owner. And explain to their insurance company why they repeated continued to further damage their car?I agree…[Read more]

]]> fbb0c5a80059b17f01c4455d4018ba49 maree_bradross replied to the topic Can ANYBODY please help a mother and child find a place to live? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406355-can-anybody-please-help-a-mother-and-child-find-a-place-to-live/#post-4667819 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:32:00 +0000 How devastating for you. I just wanted to suggest trying placing a wanted to rent ad in the local newspaper. Good luck

]]> 722115cef1e09663c42f541dd4a212ff maree_bradross replied to the topic Mortgagee sale - What happens when the bank is owed more than the property can sell for. in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406021-mortgagee-sale-what-happens-when-the-bank-is-owed-more-than-the-property-can-sell-for/#post-4665120 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:27:52 +0000 Hi – is this property Nepean Hwy Seaford Vic by any chance?

]]> 0968fa420b74afd2a6ac265a9d27aff3 maree_bradross replied to the topic self managed renatl in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405685-self-managed-renatl/#post-4662449 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:22:13 +0000 I would only self manage if you are close by. Otherwise if the property goes pear shaped and you need to attend tribunal hearings etc they would be near the location of the property – which means time off work etc.I recommend getting a PO Box for correspondence – that way the tenant doesn't know where you live. Also check out if your insurance is…[Read more]

]]> b70b5d11512e1d2766a3d4c9fe21c495 maree_bradross replied to the topic Rental Property Manager liable for Mismanagement ??? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405651-rental-property-manager-liable-for-mismanagement/#post-4662271 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:12:20 +0000 Hi – ouch I feel your pain. That is for your insurance company to sort out when you lodge your claim.

]]> 65c8c8b0af8ca5055d1f4802b0c01417 maree_bradross replied to the topic Staging a Property for Rent in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405566-staging-a-property-for-rent/#post-4661661 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:38:51 +0000 If you can find a Property Manager who can be bothered with a furnished place. Takes a lot of effort as everything has to be itemised on condition report with photo's. Unless it is the norm ie. student accom

]]> 5cdb6a658d66d79e8e6291be2fcd3530 maree_bradross replied to the topic Bond dispute in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405569-bond-dispute/#post-4661682 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:34:40 +0000 Did a cleaner do the cleaning and issue a receipt? Same for a painter?

]]> 16625f5ee24790919241844b3cd64f0c maree_bradross replied to the topic Relocating homes in Victoria in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405262-relocating-homes-in-victoria/#post-4659332 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:57:08 +0000 there is a company in Kyneton (can't think of their name) that I have heard good reports from

]]> f81b48884f7c4a9961ae9c4d19640dcf maree_bradross replied to the topic Pets in rental properties in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405483-pets-in-rental-properties/#post-4661100 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:22:38 +0000 We always state pets considered – very rare that we have a tenant with a pet and when there has been it has never been a problem, Is it bad to say would prefer 4 legged or small 2 legged?

]]> bdf96a78334386ec25aaf866ad229476 maree_bradross replied to the topic First impression in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405527-first-impression/#post-4661364 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:18:39 +0000 I agree with Jamie about removing the archway. It maybe worth your while to use the services of a colour consultant. They are relatively cheap and I think taubman's? (could be wrong??) offer a service if you buy their paints

]]> 08398d4657fc5a6e8ecdb1271f2a1fbd maree_bradross replied to the topic Accountant Gold Coast in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405092-accountant-gold-coast/#post-4658278 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:33:13 +0000 I used Gold Group to set up our SMSF to purchase a property.

]]> 6eb12320318920c37ae5d815f351a6cd maree_bradross replied to the topic Investor wanting extended settlement on our Property in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405044-investor-wanting-extended-settlement-on-our-property/#post-4657973 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:38:30 +0000 Yes sounds like they are planning a structural reno and using the time to hit the ground running on settlement

]]> c5bacb5604bf846bc1b7814a64eb2f59 maree_bradross replied to the topic Books On Renovating in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404939-books-on-renovating/#post-4657214 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:35:02 +0000 there are some great programs on lifestyle channel (Foxtel) if your lucky enough to have pay tv – or looking for an excuse to justify it

]]> cfc6664aa2a503104b6411964704449e maree_bradross replied to the topic Opinion wanted on IP opportunity in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404942-opinion-wanted-on-ip-opportunity/#post-4657232 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:31:49 +0000 The numbers seem excellent. I agree the outside is very ugly with huge potential to date very quickly.I can't get past the terrible smell down that way though

]]> b8fbd2db5d2f0d3a61759e3b566a7706 maree_bradross replied to the topic Water Damage - Suspect Tennant Fault in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404883-water-damage-suspect-tennant-fault/#post-4656868 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:36:30 +0000 an accident is an accident. But yes i would be miffed that they didn't respect the property and report it. I would get them out when their lease expires

]]> fc29f18e490fb6eb2efb21a14a2d094b maree_bradross replied to the topic Trouble with HIA - desperately need advice! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404848-trouble-with-hia-desperately-need-advice/#post-4656681 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:41:12 +0000 How old is the house? Did you have a building inspection conducted when you purchased it?is there is a certificate of occupancy issued?

]]> 4b65a9955f2162c5a9939201faab982e maree_bradross replied to the topic Towns of Victoria in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404797-towns-of-victoria/#post-4656318 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:40:22 +0000 Regional cities – Geelong & Ballarator Drouin, Warragul

]]> 87d98bb47b274f10c0d3bcd347bab3d4 maree_bradross replied to the topic Re-stumping costs in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404782-re-stumping-costs/#post-4656257 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:38:59 +0000 we paid approx 3 years ago $6k to restump a 12square post 2nd world war cottage that was about that distance off the ground (they have very small employees)

]]> eb22412d58cf9879025ffdb47d3eeab3 maree_bradross replied to the topic Home Loan Question? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404549-home-loan-question/#post-4654609 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:59:00 +0000 sarah – I don't think your figures are including stamp duty?

]]> e4561920b48dc52cf39cc8e5e3f79b7f maree_bradross replied to the topic Converted shipping containers in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404317-converted-shipping-containers/#post-4652969 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:03:10 +0000 slightly off topic – when we lived in Darwin, friends rented an abode that was a train converted into a house – the drivers part was the kitchen, you entered in the middle which was the living area and the other end was bathroom and bedroom. It was great.

]]> c4f289caa7c86eefaafb8dd970fc8096 maree_bradross replied to the topic Buying Air space. in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404138-buying-air-space/#post-4651223 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:07:43 +0000 lol at Andy – the whole movie was <moderator: delete language>, that was probably the most believable part :)

]]> 5e0ff9f60e3d17c5660e10889b8fd578 maree_bradross replied to the topic Solicitor or conveyancer? in the forum We have used conveyancers https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404189-solicitor-or-conveyancer-2/#post-4651563 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:12:04 +0000 We have used conveyancers but our last purchase required a lawyer to witness our signature and it cost $200 – so will only use Lawyers from now on

]]> fc6622eedf9054e7fc589ba053ad1e34 maree_bradross replied to the topic Buying Air space. in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404138-buying-air-space/#post-4651221 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:10:03 +0000 I just watched Burlesque and buying air space to prevent views being build out was part of the plot – never heard of it before

]]> 298b9889a1ec10bde6352cecc7c6fa23 maree_bradross replied to the topic Distressed property for sale: How to find them BEFORE they hit the market? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404143-distressed-property-for-sale-how-to-find-them-before-they-hit-the-market/#post-4651249 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:44:03 +0000 gosh vultures circling

]]> 8c2ffadeb5605e5bfda8631f8f6c73aa maree_bradross replied to the topic Do you know a good electrician in the eastern or south eastern part of Melbourne? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404130-do-you-know-a-good-electrician-in-the-eastern-or-south-eastern-part-of-melbourne/#post-4651181 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:22:53 +0000 I use Paul mobile 0413 323150 – lol sorry that is all the info I have atm

]]> 24f37caf19a2daab0ed4826e6cd3aa5b maree_bradross replied to the topic Bathroom Reno - Shower/bath advice in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404116-bathroom-reno-showerbath-advice/#post-4651099 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:48:31 +0000 haha the single guy might get lucky :)

]]> 6f21c606c24ea54c2e29e2c1b2a1e69d maree_bradross replied to the topic Bathroom Reno - Shower/bath advice in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404116-bathroom-reno-showerbath-advice/#post-4651098 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:47:50 +0000 This is our current PPOR but we are renovating with IP in mind. Once fully renovated we will move out.As ours is a 2 bed/2 storey townhouse we figure someone with a disability wouldn't consider our house because of the stairs. But we may get a tenant with a child as there is a communal pool and playground in the complex.Have you considered a wet…[Read more]

]]> d0248f3de7a93a8d1f669364fd999735 maree_bradross replied to the topic Bathroom Reno - Shower/bath advice in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404116-bathroom-reno-showerbath-advice/#post-4651096 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:40:24 +0000 We have been tossing around the same scenario with our place. We have come up with putting in a normal bath along the shortest wall with a double shower – shower head on each end of the bath. The bath is going to have spa jets in it (not a heater though). This will free up room to put a double hand basin.

]]> 6fd7fb71486e36bfa8398194c64898e5 maree_bradross replied to the topic Insurance in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404007-insurance-22/#post-4650300 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:25:35 +0000 There is a movie Pacific Heights with Melanie Griffith & Michael Keaton. Keaton rents the room below and turns into the tenant from hell. Definitely worth watching & food for thought

]]> 4af2fbe4523a1b25673b60ee8bee446f maree_bradross replied to the topic Insurance in the forum Bond is only four weeks rent https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4404007-insurance-22/#post-4650297 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:48:54 +0000 Bond is only four weeks rent – so if your tenants stop paying rent – you take them to court to get them evicted, trash the joint, leave rubbish there etc – 4 weeks rent isn't going to cover it

]]> ae4204e9edc350302800b38a70bdfb96 maree_bradross replied to the topic Studio apartment - creating a wall divider of sorts? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403900-studio-apartment-creating-a-wall-divider-of-sorts/#post-4649552 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:57:52 +0000 the plantation louvre shutters look good

]]> 24e353b5ebc6a3a240fc83f92fd0e8e3 maree_bradross replied to the topic IN A MESS - HELP in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403842-in-a-mess-help/#post-4649216 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:35:02 +0000 Just thinking out loud – is the 2 bedder now worth more than you initially paid due to the time factor? There may be some equity there?

]]> 15a077ad9a35c65cec98bfb9dd8e7389 maree_bradross replied to the topic Property Renting Question?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403827-property-renting-question/#post-4649102 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:08:20 +0000 good point Scott No Mates – the property we just purchased was vacant. So when we made the offer it included the property being available for viewing, and to be cleaned to a standard our Property Manager was happy with – including carpets (we learnt that lesson from the last place we bought).

]]> 3f655fcfa7005beb734b4defb8608fa9 maree_bradross replied to the topic Property Renting Question?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403827-property-renting-question/#post-4649100 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:37:32 +0000 We just did the same as well – tenant moved in on settlement day

]]> f86bb401468efd4ec614ae9fc993a933 maree_bradross replied to the topic Privately Managing Property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403708-privately-managing-property/#post-4648364 Tue, 31 May 2011 06:47:40 +0000 good point Jason – yes if you need to go to a Tribunal Hearing it will be where the rental property is (or nearest major town). So unless you live close by it is a major pain to attend

]]> 94d314f69664cb9c1aaa3475c2641bce maree_bradross replied to the topic Privately Managing Property in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403708-privately-managing-property/#post-4648362 Tue, 31 May 2011 03:27:00 +0000 I urge you not to privately manage your IP, it makes it all too personal imho. If you are set on managing it yourself, please protect your privacy by only giving your tenant a mobile phone number and email address (no landline numbers). Also make sure you use a PO Box for correspondence – preferably not in the suburb your living in.

]]> f804c8531bef27841e8c77699cc02349 maree_bradross replied to the topic Tips for finding good tenants quickly in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403678-tips-for-finding-good-tenants-quickly/#post-4648057 Thu, 19 May 2011 05:20:47 +0000 wow nothing wrong with that, the price seems very reasonable to me. Yes I think internal photo's would help and also more information on extra's ie. heating, cooling, hwsIs there a glut of rentals on the market at the moment?

]]> ed66e80ee752cb50d708afbe0db3d2dc maree_bradross replied to the topic Self Managed Super Fund and Investment Properties in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403586-self-managed-super-fund-and-investment-properties/#post-4647372 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:21:25 +0000 Hubby and I have just done this – Richard Taylor from this forum got the process rolling for us, we settle next week. It has cost approx $10k to do this (we were able to use our Super money for this cost).

]]> 8690f31b0bc5fb03419d402aa340184d maree_bradross replied to the topic Depreciation reports in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403528-depreciation-reports-2/#post-4647067 Tue, 03 May 2011 01:05:00 +0000 Definitely worth doing – the schedule will be for 7 years. Your accountant will then be able to write off/add to it as needed

]]> d077ecdc3745792769ddea984ae0ba91 maree_bradross replied to the topic NOBO heaters in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403364-nobo-heaters/#post-4645974 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:17:32 +0000 We went through a similiar thing last winter and borrowed a column oil heater to get us through. We have now installed split systems.Do they take a long time to heat warm up? I much prefer split systems, they are cost effective to run and you have the option of cooling as well

]]> 93913c9e5e5754f1950287ea3c86df23 maree_bradross replied to the topic Self managed super fund in the forum lol no problemo Richard - https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403266-self-managed-super-fund-2/#post-4645322 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:15:54 +0000 lol no problemo Richard – happy to shout it from the rooftops :) You have made the whole process so easy for us.
This is the 2nd time Richard has been able to help us in 18 months

]]> b05fc0bb9a22a76819d2963017fd6918 maree_bradross replied to the topic Self managed super fund in the forum Hi Salina, I am the forum https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403266-self-managed-super-fund-2/#post-4645320 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:53:25 +0000 Hi Salina,
I am the forum member that Richard is referring to.
Combined my hubby & I had just over $100k in super. Richard is helping us get a deal across the line with purchasing a property in regional Victoria (very close to our existing IP) – so far so good

]]> a2188aa6382d0d4419063cc2a1955f87 maree_bradross replied to the topic basic excel property investing spreadsheet needed to work out figures in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4403122-basic-excel-property-investing-spreadsheet-needed-to-work-out-figures/#post-4643993 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:56:16 +0000 Hi – just sent you the one that I use. Cheers

]]> 223ac22df863475bdf3fae77c1e86cd3 maree_bradross replied to the topic Vacant Possession –danger/risk of penalty if tenant does not move out by settlement date? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395421-vacant-possession-dangerrisk-of-penalty-if-tenant-does-not-move-out-by-settlement-date/#post-4599291 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:58:33 +0000 unhappydays – I am sorry but from a landlord point of view your post makes me cross. I am sorry that you have no outside support to assist you – but you do have options, you could move into a caravan park/backpackers/rent a room and store your belongings until you find accommodation. Yes that will involve moving your belongings twice – and it may…[Read more]

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