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  1. Stoffo replied to the thread PPOR upgrade situation.

    There's always more to the story :rolleyes: People I know moved two suburbs over to save a few dollars each week, but then traveled...

    27th Apr, 2024 at 10:01 AM
  2. Stoffo liked Burramys's post in the thread garage ceiling issues.

    The roof should be examined and may well need to be replaced. If one part of the roof leaks then the rest may be at the end of its...

    27th Apr, 2024 at 9:56 AM
  3. Stoffo replied to the thread Issues with insurance appointed builder / trades.

    It used to be 'if you turned the house upside down and shook it whatever fell out was contents' (or what you take when relocating)...

    27th Apr, 2024 at 9:54 AM
  4. Stoffo liked Burramys's post in the thread Issues with insurance appointed builder / trades.

    A lot depends on the definition of "contents" in the insurance policy. A strata title property has the potential for the strata...

    27th Apr, 2024 at 9:52 AM
  5. Stoffo replied to the thread Issues with insurance appointed builder / trades.

    Funny, my mother was recently told that her carpets weren't included/covered ! Carpets in her policy are contents :confused: Blinds are...

    27th Apr, 2024 at 6:51 AM
  6. Stoffo replied to the thread Issues with insurance appointed builder / trades.

    Insurance is a business, they don't seem to care that all of this adds extra cost to our premiums because it keeps them in a job ! I...

    26th Apr, 2024 at 2:51 PM
  7. Stoffo replied to the thread Market value vs council rates.

    As per later in your post Valuation is based on comparable sales AND building permits. My neighbor had a well maintained original home...

    25th Apr, 2024 at 8:55 AM
  8. Stoffo liked Scott No Mates's post in the thread epoxy / concrete.

    On both the retail and industrial, our painter applied a 2 pack epoxy after pressure washing. No need for levelling as the floor is...

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  9. Stoffo replied to the thread Dispute with tenant over repairs.

    I'm getting the impression this property isn't very old ? Builder/warranty and such descriptions......... Just hand the bill for the...

    22nd Apr, 2024 at 10:22 PM
  10. Stoffo replied to the thread NSW Better to help kids buy 1st property as unit in capital or house further out?.

    I prefer the idea of a unit/duplex, not a high rise with massive strata fee's but a small unit, maybe even free standing...... It gives...

    21st Apr, 2024
  11. Stoffo liked Morgs's post in the thread NSW Better to help kids buy 1st property as unit in capital or house further out?.

    With either option - I think the underlying thing to focus on is making sure they buy a quality asset that will provide them that growth...

    21st Apr, 2024
  12. Stoffo liked Paul@PAS's post in the thread Inheritance question.

    A pensioner has a obligation to update Centrelink for changes of circumstance. The solution is possibly to ensure the pensioner/s...

    21st Apr, 2024
  13. Stoffo liked Swuzz's post in the thread 1bdr + 2 Bath apartments.

    I presume one is ensuite to bedroom and other is "powder room" IE for guests? Edit I see the second bathroom has a bath, so not just a...

    21st Apr, 2024
  14. Stoffo liked Paul@PAS's post in the thread Lawyer needed in Perth/ Tenants vacating the house.

    in WA you have better action than in other states. You dont have a tribunal. Its a hearing before a magistrate. Thats good because they...

    21st Apr, 2024
  15. Stoffo liked thatbum's post in the thread Lawyer needed in Perth/ Tenants vacating the house.

    I’m a specialised lawyer in WA and my first thought was “what’s the issue”? What is the outcome you want versus what the tenants want...

    21st Apr, 2024