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How Much Do Architects Cost?

Hi all My house is a small 3 beddie, mid 1950s ex-guvie in the inner north of Canberra. It's an old and cold dump but the land is valuable (being only 3km from the CBD) and so I am proud of my …

Stopping a Mortgage Refinance Application at The Last Minute - Are There Fees Involved?

Hi brains trust I recently attempted to refinance my loan from one Big Four to another to get a better rate. My application had been accepted by the new mob and I signed the mortgage docs. As part …

Bank Refinance Fees for an IP - Are They Tax Deductible?

Hi brains trust I am refinancing my investment property mortgage to ANZ from another big 4 bank. Some of my reasoning is to get a better rate (though at .04 difference, it's marginal), but the …

Body Corporate Insurance Issue

Last night plumbing that services my apartment and my three neighbour's (either side and above) got blocked by tree root damage (assessed by plumber) and water gushed out of my bathroom drain …