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  1. Marg4000 replied to the thread Forcing a house sale with a sibling.

    Probably sister won’t get a mortgage in her name with no income. OP would be worse off - no property but responsible for the mortgage...

    3rd May, 2024 at 8:03 PM

  2. Marg4000 liked Paul@PAS's post in the thread Forcing a house sale with a sibling.

    I regularly find myself having discussions with family who face decisions when mum or dad die. Property is left to them. The...

    3rd May, 2024 at 3:33 PM

  3. Marg4000 liked wylie's post in the thread Forcing a house sale with a sibling.

    It sounds like the gift was used and a loan was also taken out, and with rate rises, it was mentioned there could be a loss if sold now....

    3rd May, 2024 at 3:32 PM

  4. Marg4000 liked wylie's post in the thread Forcing a house sale with a sibling.

    I thought that may be the case. Pass the parcel (problem) with a sweetener thrown in... Are you in a position to get your own place if...

    3rd May, 2024 at 3:32 PM

  5. Marg4000 liked wylie's post in the thread Forcing a house sale with a sibling.

    Welcome to the forum. Why can’t your sister live with your mother? Or was the $200k gift from your mother a way of ensuring she...

    3rd May, 2024 at 3:31 PM

  6. Marg4000 replied to the thread Chopping up a house into ten bedrooms and renting to uber drivers.

    Do you really think the neighbours won’t notice? I mean, 10 people coming and going at all hours of the night and day?

    3rd May, 2024 at 3:30 PM

  7. Marg4000 liked Paul@PAS's post in the thread Chopping up a house into ten bedrooms and renting to uber drivers.

    Its not just illegal its a serious series of offences. 1. Uninsured 2. Criminal responsibility if a fire occurs 3. OSR and illegal...

    3rd May, 2024 at 3:27 PM

  8. Marg4000 replied to the thread Carpets damaged by tenants - can I use landlord insurance for replacing?.

    You won’t be able to claim to re-carpet the whole house. The compensation from the bond may rule out a claim.

    2nd May, 2024 at 2:40 PM

  9. Marg4000 liked Tonibell's post in the thread New roof for IP in Brisbane.

    We had something quite similar to that roof and had it painted with a specific tar based paint - that was over 10 years ago and it is...

    1st May, 2024 at 6:39 PM

  10. Marg4000 replied to the thread Unapproved developments.

    Depends on when the alternations were done. Rules change over the years.

    1st May, 2024 at 1:35 PM

  11. Marg4000 liked jaydee's post in the thread Downsizer - Retirement - what are your goals?.

    Standard is to list on Thursday with first opening on Saturday and possible 2nd opening on Sunday. No viewings prior. Take any offers...

    1st May, 2024 at 8:50 AM

  12. Marg4000 liked Propin's post in the thread Downsizer - Retirement - what are your goals?.

    I know! I met the loveliest, spritey guy on the weekend who is 74, looking after his 102 yr old mum living on 1000sqm after downsizing...

    1st May, 2024 at 8:49 AM

  13. Marg4000 replied to the thread Understanding property CG to enter the related suburb/area..

    You cannot put too much trust in raw figure graphs. Some of the suburbs in Brisbane showing the highest capital gains are suburbs...

    1st May, 2024 at 8:48 AM

  14. Marg4000 liked MB18's post in the thread Lifespan of weatherboard homes.

    Lived in plenty that are still standing strong some 80+ years old now. The worst that I witnessed is that some wood rots and needs...

    30th Apr, 2024 at 5:38 PM

  15. Marg4000 replied to the thread Lifespan of weatherboard homes.

    Plenty of 100 year old weatherboard houses around. Just keep on top of maintenance and repaint the exterior every 10-12 years to...

    30th Apr, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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