Personally I don't like the top layout. The ensuites are very big while the poor people in bedrooms 3 and 4 get to share that tiny bathroom. If you sell…

WOW! That's surprising that a wall removal is minor. One of mine you can pain and hang hooks. That's about it.
I've never contacted council for internal reno's.

I did a quick, cheap reno on the garden in my villa to sell. Very happy. Sold at first open home.
Mulch $30
Plants $60
Panels $300
Paint $40
I lifted about 1/3 pavers…

Depends what your goals are and how much money you have
Sydney boom has just ended. and prices are still falling.
Personally I would wait a few more years until…

Does the bath go to the wall at the other end? I'd mover it up close to the wall by the vanity. I did one and put a hob at…

Haha!. I do better cornice than that myself. They should be ashamed of themselves.

We use laminate in all our rentals. Started putting new kitchens in properties 10 years ago. They all still look great. Couple of chips in drawers in a couple but…

Can I ask why you want vinyl wrap? I've not heard good things.

Where can I find a house that's too cheap?
Sounds like the perfect opportunity to buy something cheap and renovate to your dream home (and save yourself some $$ in…

For a start you wouldn't pay for a pest and building on a property without looking at the contract. You and your solicitor should read the contract. You can sometimes…

They are fine of you only want one loan. I've found they are not used to investors and not wanting to talk discounts even if you have $millions in loans.

Yes I've done that. Speak to the bank ASAP so you have all the paperwork in place for settlement.

Are you asking if it's a good idea to buy there?
If so, it depends what you are buying for. Investment? To live in? What's your goal?

It really depends on the layout and space you have.
1- if you have unlimited space.
2- NO!!!
4- if you have a laundry in a cupboard (not a cupboard in…

They also look at the limits on your credit cards. Even if you pay them off each month. So if you have one (or a couple) reduce the limit to…

haha! too true (not the Rupert Murdoch bit).
Personally I would not rush into an OTP now. What happens when it's finished and prices have softened? can you afford…

I assume you are living in it now so getting the land tax exemption due to it being your PPOR. As you are still living there I'd assume nothing would…

There are a few real estate agents that have auctions in rooms. They do around 10 a night. When you look at a place for auction it will list when…

You forgot to add "in my opinion".
Don't get me wrong, I agree with you but there are those that don't too.
After the last boom there were those that…

Hi strata struggler. It sounds like you've made up your mind. You are right to consider your borrowing power and not hold off. I'm at that stage too. Getting my…

How old are you? If you are young don't live in a house for 30 years in an area that suits for when you retire. That's crazy. Things change.
If…

Hi, I think the laundry is poorly located and waste of space. I would knock the laundry walls out and open it up.
I would design the kitchen incorporating the…

You need to add costs such as interest, management fees, water, council rates.
You need to work out perceived rent then do the sums to see how much it will cost…

Do not pay off the home loan if you are going to rent it out. If you do you will have no deductible debt.
Use the money in the offset…

Based on the information I would do 1- minus the roof (unless it is structurally unsound).
Then 3. But assuming there is somewhere to park the cars.
But then again…