On February 25th the only bid for 157 BATHURST ST at auction was one of $200,000.
Despite it having been advertised recently by George Self Real Estate as a “Must Sell” auction,the auctioneer first bid $250,000 & then $340,000 on behalf of Mr Khani and then passed it in to deal with the $200,000 bidder.
That bidder left without anything being agreed. No mention was made by the Auctioneer of the Warning recently placed on the Title by the Hobart City Council as to inadequate fire separation between this house & No.159.
HARRINGTON’S 102 (accommodation Facility) was recently offered for sale with tenders closing on Feb 3rd.
It remains unsold & has picked up 2 more bad reviews in the last week (see last post).
159 BATHURST ST continues to be advertised for sale “offers over $450,000. The Agents ad says it has 483 sqm. The Title Deed 163295/5 shows that it has only 226 sqm.
33 MARLBOROUGH ST, SANDY BAY has seen no action to comply with the Planning Appeal Tribunal Order to remove fill dumped there & to re-vegetate as native bush land.
It was listed for Sale for about a year by George Self Real Estate (now closed). It is now listed by Falls but wrongly referred to as No.3 Marlborough, ”inspections by appointment only”.
178 BRISBANE ST
This has been effectively made into 2 flats complete with big shiny Unit 1 & 2 letter boxes put in by Mr Khani.
Now Mr Khani has applied to the Hobart City Council for permission to convert it into 2 flats. He has told the Council that he plans to then have it Stratum Titled into 2 units. Two separate sales attempts are then likely.
One neighbour has lodged objection alleging 14 instances of non-compliance with the Hobart Planning Scheme & 3 of non-compliance with the Australian Building Code.
Watch this space.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Harrington 102--More Bad Reviews
Mebrab-Khani's accomodation facility (it's not a Hotel) has been collecting more bad reviews from Trip Advisor.
That's two bad reviews in a week, following bad ones in January and December 31st as well. It has also been ranked at 40/41 accommodation facilities in Hobart. However number #41, Marquis at Brisbane Street, has no reviews at all!
It would appear to me that Wotif should be notified about false advertising of the Harrington 102 relating to the word "luxury" when perhaps "frugal" would be more appropriate based on the photo's and reviews from Trip Advisor.
"Zen Minimalist
Minimalist says it all about this hotel. It has no service, no lift, no furniture in the room and no windows. The sole staff member acts as receptionist, cleaner and kitchenhand.
The free cereal and toast breakfast was the only positive. Treat as a last resort only."
"Not Luxury
Stayed here on a Wofif deal. Advertises as luxury but in no way is. Small room and the bathroom is nicer than the room. Very noisy. Can hear others showering loudly and clearly.
Apparently there is a breakfast. Did not ask. Figured may have to pay given the wotif mystery deal and may as well have it at the Qantas Club. Would not stay here again. Better off to pay a bit more and get a lot more."
That's two bad reviews in a week, following bad ones in January and December 31st as well. It has also been ranked at 40/41 accommodation facilities in Hobart. However number #41, Marquis at Brisbane Street, has no reviews at all!
It would appear to me that Wotif should be notified about false advertising of the Harrington 102 relating to the word "luxury" when perhaps "frugal" would be more appropriate based on the photo's and reviews from Trip Advisor.
"Zen Minimalist
Minimalist says it all about this hotel. It has no service, no lift, no furniture in the room and no windows. The sole staff member acts as receptionist, cleaner and kitchenhand.
The free cereal and toast breakfast was the only positive. Treat as a last resort only."
"Not Luxury
Stayed here on a Wofif deal. Advertises as luxury but in no way is. Small room and the bathroom is nicer than the room. Very noisy. Can hear others showering loudly and clearly.
Apparently there is a breakfast. Did not ask. Figured may have to pay given the wotif mystery deal and may as well have it at the Qantas Club. Would not stay here again. Better off to pay a bit more and get a lot more."
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
HOBART COUNCIL WARNING RECORDED ON TITLES OF COTTAGES TO BE AUCTIONED
For about a month the 2 wooden cottages owned by Soheil M Khani at 157 & 159 Bathurst St were listed for auction by Geo Self Real Estate on February 11th.
That business has announced that it is ceasing property sales this month. Each cottage was advertised as "must sell".
Now the auction date for No.157 has been delayed to Feb 25th & 159 has returned to being listed as for sale by offer. The Stratum Title for each was issued on 23.1.2012 & are No. 163295/6 & 163295/5 respectively.
On page 3 of Strata Plan 163295 the Hobart City Council has recorded this warning about these 2 properties-
Our enquiries reveal that under the Building Act the Council General Manager can:- -under Section 166,declare a building to be a "fire hazard":
-under Section 166 (2) (b),state a program for work to overcome the fire hazard,&
-under Section 167, require an owner to show cause...why specified upgrading work should not be carried out.
Specific Council plans are not known. Prospective bidders should perhaps urgently check with the Council.
The only way to make the cottages compliant with the safety requirements of the Building Act may be construction of a fire wall between them which would likely involve partial deletion of the side of at least one of the cottages.
That business has announced that it is ceasing property sales this month. Each cottage was advertised as "must sell".
Now the auction date for No.157 has been delayed to Feb 25th & 159 has returned to being listed as for sale by offer. The Stratum Title for each was issued on 23.1.2012 & are No. 163295/6 & 163295/5 respectively.
On page 3 of Strata Plan 163295 the Hobart City Council has recorded this warning about these 2 properties-
WARNING
Our enquiries reveal that under the Building Act the Council General Manager can:- -under Section 166,declare a building to be a "fire hazard":
-under Section 166 (2) (b),state a program for work to overcome the fire hazard,&
-under Section 167, require an owner to show cause...why specified upgrading work should not be carried out.
Specific Council plans are not known. Prospective bidders should perhaps urgently check with the Council.
The only way to make the cottages compliant with the safety requirements of the Building Act may be construction of a fire wall between them which would likely involve partial deletion of the side of at least one of the cottages.
Monday, February 6, 2012
"Rude Staff" at Harrington 102. Latest Review
Starting off the New Year with another review from Trip Advisor for Mehrab-Khani's Harrington 102. As mentioned before, he is trying to sell this property.
"Disappointed
My partner found the staff to be a bit rude and did not explain things such as the "trick" opening the door. Room was ok but bathroom was way yoo small. Balcony room was supposed to have harbour views but only saw rooftops and cranes. No car parking so metered parks were her only option."
The latest review has him as "rude", certainly no surprise to me since he tried to stick his thumb in my eye and threaten me for attempting to take photo's of his illegal development modifications.
This photo of his thumb is one of several used used in Court against him where he was convicted of breaching a Restraint Order I had against him.
Notice in the review that the Balcony Room was supposed to have views but didn't. In fact on the Wotif site, this room is stated to have "beautiful views overlooking city and mountains."
The Trip Advisor link is here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255097-d300914-Reviews-Harrington_s_102-Hobart_Tasmania.html
Mehrab-Khani has a history of unsavoury business practice as documented on this site.
"Disappointed
My partner found the staff to be a bit rude and did not explain things such as the "trick" opening the door. Room was ok but bathroom was way yoo small. Balcony room was supposed to have harbour views but only saw rooftops and cranes. No car parking so metered parks were her only option."
The latest review has him as "rude", certainly no surprise to me since he tried to stick his thumb in my eye and threaten me for attempting to take photo's of his illegal development modifications.
This photo of his thumb is one of several used used in Court against him where he was convicted of breaching a Restraint Order I had against him.
Notice in the review that the Balcony Room was supposed to have views but didn't. In fact on the Wotif site, this room is stated to have "beautiful views overlooking city and mountains."
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255097-d300914-Reviews-Harrington_s_102-Hobart_Tasmania.html
Mehrab-Khani has a history of unsavoury business practice as documented on this site.
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