Originally posted by redwing:
I once asked an Electrician why they don’t tidy up, as i’ve always found they leave a ‘mess’, he replied honestly…”for the price i charge its cheaper for you if i don’t..”

Gotta love the honesty.
[laugh4][laugh4][laugh4] Yep, well he wins vote!!!!

TIP- Try and accumulate Tradies as ‘friends’ [biggrin]
Better…[Read more]

Originally posted by redwing:
Makes you realise why many people use a ‘solicitor’, whereas here in the West, we’re more inclined to use the REA and Settlement agents.

REDWING

Redwing,

Are you saying that people (over in the West) who use REA’s or Settlement agents (aka conveyancers??) aren’t aware of their legal rights???

Cheers,

Jo

Thanks Yack,

I’ll PM you now and get some more detais….sounds very interesting!

Cheers,

Jo

Hi Ozstar,

I totally agree with Ausprop, check with the council first!

But in answer to your “alternative options” question, “just in case” scenario, it may be worthwhile considering…..

Using the equity in your PPOR to refinance a loan for your new PPOR, in the meantime, renting out your old PPOR. And if you sell your old PPOR within 6 years…[Read more]

Originally posted by redwing:
Monoply..[angry2]

Has the Tradie turned up yet..??

[worried][worried] Shhhhhhh…….Am I allowed to…….???? [worried][worried]

Nope…..not yet!!!! [laugh4][laugh4][laugh4]

Originally posted by Marc1:
I would go A, and offer $210k.
And go B and offer $210k
If you are not embarrassed by your offer, you are offering too much.[blush2]
Yes I read that here somewhere too, and gotta admit, it has become a favourite with me also!!!

Did one better Marc, offered NOTHING on both!!!
Went for option C; therefore still…[Read more]

Hi Y,

That depends on a couple of things:

a. If you have taken possession – in which case it’s probably too late, and you’re stuck with the mess and/or the expense of clearing it away.

b. If not settled yet, may be negotiable with vendor, however there is no guarantee of him/her agreeing to this; and legally (they don’t have to; or so I…[Read more]

Originally posted by wayneL:
Speaking of pay rises, I hear plumbers around London are charging 90POUNDS an hour[shocked][shocked][shocked][shocked][shocked][shocked]…..If they happen to show up[blink]…Oh now you’ve got me saying it Monopoly!

Ahhhhhh [blink][blink]…..the plot thickens……[idea]so that’s where they’ve all gone!!!….No…[Read more]

Hi Simon,

Yes I totally agree, and although option B would be great, I know that as 3 bedder with only 1 bathroom it is really NOT suitable for student accommodation, certainly not on a “by room” basis….there’s just (a) not enough rooms, and (b) definitely not enough bathroom facilities!!! [dunny][glum2]

As I mentioned to you, I am not overly…[Read more]

Hi Jeff,

Yes option A is a worthwhile buy, not necessarily because it’s “walk in, sit down” job (what I refer to homes than need ABSOLUTELY nothing done to them) but mainly because of it’s location. HOWEVER, having said that, at the moment I have REAs CONTSTANTLY ringing my phone off the hook with that “perfect home” they are trying to palm…[Read more]

Thanks Scott,

Yes, you’re right (but you knew that already, didn’t you????!!!!)
It seems the consensus so far is without question [drummer] B; and I can see why!!

Cheers again,

Jo

I dunno, that observation sounds very market experienced to me Gatsby!!! [book]
You made a very valid point, and as with the others, thank you for your post.

Cheers, [sunny]

Jo

Originally posted by kay henry:
That’s 4 times you have put the message that the trady didn’t turn up, Monopoly- I think we get the picture.
kay henry

Thanks for that Kay, damn Alzheimer’s!!!!! [laugh4][laugh4][laugh4][laugh4]
BTW….did I mention the tradie never turned up?????

Hi Simon,

As we discussed, the rental returns are pretty poor at approx 4.33% and the like, but hey, we can’t have it all at the moment can we???

Guess I will just have to settle for CG once that marina goes in. Nevertheless, it will be (in later months) as a pleasurable (sea)change into the cossie, slapping on of the sunscreen and enjoying the…[Read more]

Thanks Derek,

Again, your response (as is Rob’s) is much appreciated.

No you’re right, rental return is not a major issue for me at the moment; partly because I accept that in the current economic climate, rental yields are not the healthiest (albeit temporarily) and may not be for some time. My major concern is CG and I can say with…[Read more]

Thanks M.A. that was something I definitely considered.

Cheers,

Jo

Hi Gail,

Just my 2c worth…

I have used both a solicitor and a conveyancer who is”cheap” (mind you she is a lovely lady, hence this title is really not applicable), and cannot complain with either!!! Albeit she is not as qualified, I have found her services to be of great benefit, and she has even managed to pick up on a few contract…[Read more]

Hi Sherry,

It was so freaky seeing your thread, as I was only just last night talking to someone (from this site actually) about the possibility of engaging the services of a buyer’s agent.

I personally have never made use of a buyer’s agent, however I would imagine the BA would be an extremely worthwhile person to have on side, especially if…[Read more]

TO ALL / ANY TRADIES OUT THERE

I couldn’t agree more, you deserve to get paid TOP DOLLAR…..I could never do any of the stuff you guys (or girls) do; most of which is dirty (i.e. plumbing) and/or downright dangerous (i.e. electrical)….so you definitely have my PAY RISE vote!!! [strum] HOWEVER……

Turning up when called to a job would be…[Read more]

Hi all,

Thanks for the tip, never heard of Cashflow 101 until now, but will definitely look into it a bit more after reading all the rave reviews on here.

My all-time favourite is (hence the username) Monopoly; I have 6 different versions of the boardgame at home, including one for the Xbox and one for my pc…..is that fanatical or…[Read more]