I paid the total of $120 incl. GST (Tap Doctor) think they are Oz wide, and qualified plumber. This was to unblock toilet, I am in Perth. This was not on weekend however. We call equip’t here rota rooters, not all plumbers have this equipment.

I would be concerned about the hourly rate and would query this, even on weekend this is really over the…[Read more]

Agree hotshot, at presenting getting tradespeople to do renov in regional town WA. It is costing alot more than expected as they are charging a fortune and know they can get away with it.
For example new ceiling in main bedroom, quote was $900, it should be around $600 tops. Not Happy.. Fortunately I got the IP for a steal so have to wear this one.
Cheers

Agree with Kay H, I have not been able to find positive in Geraldton ..

Ageee totally with Derek, the KEY is a good PM worth their weight in Gold.

Agree with kp too expensive, look elsewhere. I would not be putting this capital in this area. My 2 cents worth…. [biggrin]

Anubis, great contribution, great idea. We should look at same for ALL States in Australia. Cheers[biggrin]

Analysis Paralysis, while you are thinking about buying and the ifs, buts and maybeeeeeeeeees someone has already made it happen.
As long as you have done the homework, get it for the right price and know that there is a good market for rental – buy. [exhappy]

Hi all, very interesting responses I would definately look at buying more fibros.
Doubt I could get another for $25,000.

daltoid21,

I dont know all the particulars of your property, but I have just purchased a fibro home, initially I was concerned resale etc. However after further investigations I found most homes in this area were fibro homes.

I Purchased at $25,000 and is currently getting a makeover. I have been advised that It would sell for $65,000 when…[Read more]

My understanding is that if you decide to use your holiday IP for say 2 weeks of the year or whatever period for personal purposes you can not claim any taxable items during this time.

If this is your choice you simply advice your accountant on dates used for personal purposes.
A good accountant will be able to sought this one out.

Similar…[Read more]

If anyone on this site can get a Green Card goodluck??? but dont like your chances….[eh]

Hi kp,
I looked at this, returns excellent to date, however taxi number plates risky now, government have been looking at deregulating this which could flood the market.

Dont want to put a downer on it but I believe only a matter of time. If I owned taxi plates I would be looking at selling before the inevitable……[biggrin]

Supa Freak, have not read your posts for some time.
Wandering how you are going, especially your first wrap???
Cheers.[biggrin]

diclem,
good point will check out sales this weekend, I may use carpet in bedrooms only. There’s a guy I could use to lay carpet so should work out OK.

jhopper,
I also like floorboards, perhaps if I went mat finish this may help. I’ll be getting a price hopefully this week.

Thanks for contribution.[biggrin]

Hi Simon, thanks for that info. The climate will be hot and dry most of year.
I dont think the carpet I was looking at was industrial grade, will check this out.
Cheers.

I reckon we have just about picked every area in Perth[biggrin]

Probably not too many areas you wouldn’t buy in at the moment??

Hi all,

I have also just purchased an IP which settles in 30 days.

The property is vacant and renovations will be commencing as soon as possible well before settlement.

Tradespeople will be accessing key from agent as I will not be available.

Though unsual to say the least I can only see the benefits for me in this arrangement, saving money…[Read more]

HI all,

From my experience I have found the 11 second rule not making alot of sense, even though I find a property which appears to meet the criteria.

The Jaffa Pos. Calc. tells me a different story, and there is not enough money in most deals to make it worth while, considering risks involved etc.

Anyone out there experiencing same….[eh]

Monopoly,
congrats on your arrival… fourth…. sounds like a beauty, how do you do it (I mean debt free), awsome….[thumbsupanim]

Monopoly & Mel,
I may get envious if I get to know what the dimensions are???? (of the block)[satan][arrowhead]