澳洲A friend is selling I thought I put it up here to help as the house would suit investors. House is in perfect condition and presentation. Can be rented as 2 flats one 2 bedrooms one bath and the other 3bed 2 baths. Just put on the market (fi...

澳洲The group has just listed a site in NSW, 5 tenants, anchored by a mini-major. Good development potential, zoned Mixed use, 3 street frontages with 7,500sqm approx land. Price approx $10m with approx 7% return. Address and details available o...

澳洲Young man in the midst of changing life. Different country. New goals. Renewed ambition. Chasing wealth and train to financial freedom!!!. Just put a deposit on 2bd timber doer upper, in townsville qld, YIPPIE, all eyes on banks valuer, Keep...

澳洲Hi everyone, Anyone keen to share his story of how he started and what he has now? Im realy just starting my way in the RE realm and find it bloody intersting...Id love to hear any success or even failure stories, Im sure we can all learn fr...

澳洲Hi, How long will it/did it take you from becoming a serious property investor to when your current income is/was totally replaced by income from property investing? Im not asking whether you will resign at that point, or are aiming for an i...

澳洲If youve never visited CNNs personal finance area (http://cnnfn.com/pf) they have an area called Millionaire in the Making which is often quite fun to read: http://money.cnn.com/pf/millionaire/ 评论 Thanks Duncan, will check it out. Its go...

澳洲This video explains the SMART goal settings in a simple way 评论 Or read the seven habits of highly effective people 评论 Why read when you can watch the edited video? A little bit of information can be dangerous...

澳洲enjoying this podcast (asides for the interviewer yupping all the way thru) http://www.enchantinglawyer.com/train-brain-achieve-john-assaraf/ Love it how he discusses the importance of emotions - also the law of attraction - but more importa...

澳洲An interesting article from the ABC, which is usually a reliable source, written probably by journalists who own in Perth. I wonder how other capital cities would fare using this same metric. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/additional-...

澳洲Can anyone tell me if the following is true. Under the Brisbane City Council By-laws if under normal circumstances a block of land cannot be subdivided (because it is too small) you may still be able to subdivide if you apply for Building Ap...

澳洲Could anyone please recommend people who perform quality structural checks on prospective property purchases at reasonable prices - more particularly in the Frankston area in Victoria. Also could anyone recommend people who perform good qual...

澳洲Many owners concentrate on the internal appearance of a property when looking to renovate. The propertys street appeal will mean more dollars in your pocket than any other renovation you do. The garden, driveway, front fence etc is the ideal...

澳洲Hi all, Interested to hear from people that have bought terrace renovator dreams (not talking dipilated here), particularly sydney ones. Like to hear of the pros and cons, and the sort of gains that have been experienced and if you had the o...

澳洲Hi, Following on from Sunstones recommendation (Building and renovating on time and on budget by Peter Mason. ) in a previous thread can anyone recommend further reading material relating to the building process and what to keep an eye out f...

澳洲I use a penetrating seal as used on stone. Paint onto the grout lines and seal round bath, basins benchtops. Stops that fungus look happening! 评论 Thanks ani! Ill have to try that. Clean tiles must be one of the worst least rewarding jobs...

澳洲hi all, anyone done the sydney course? how was it and whats the main difference between the 1 and 2 day courses? pretty green with all this so curious to know what happens after you get the certificate and what it allows you to do? julie...

澳洲Hi Gals and Guys There was a post on a while back by a guy who said he was doing a reno in NOrth Melbourne and was happy to share pointers with us and to give him a call... Does any one remember who it was? If so could you kindly give me his...

澳洲Hi there, Does anyone know a good landscape architect / designer in Brisbane ? I am trying to find someone who can do a nice tuscan / mediteranean style design and garden ? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers PIppety...

澳洲Below are some B4 after pics of a recent makover. Regards steven. 评论 Didnt work Steve. Try PMing Sim to get some help. Keep trying, I love before and after pics! Jas 评论 Hint: dont use preview when attaching pics...

澳洲Hi all. Im so excited by the reno postings that I just had to get in on the act. But I am an absolute dinosaur with PCs and need help on how to paste images on this post. Pictures are stored in Powerpoiny and as DCPs. Help me pleeeease! Chee...

澳洲Hi All, I am about to put mains powered (with battery backup) smoke alarms throughout my IPs. Are you allowed to wire the circuit off the unswitched active of a lighting circuit or does it need to have its own designated circuit. Jimbo 评论...

澳洲example two doors, next two each other (1 foot seperates them), door frame goes off square (sometimes visibly) depending on the mood of the house. easiest non structural way to fix? lower hanging height? 评论 Need more info Dynamite. Could...

澳洲Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good company for reroofing in Brisbane, at this stage will be going for Colorbond with new gutters. Any advice? Thanks 评论 Try Jones Roofing - Richard - 3256 1615 - tell him I sent you (Jonathan He...

澳洲HI KIT KAT as a side note , if we fail in our attemt to fix you problem we will come back 3 times. sometimes folks showers can be real tricky things .human error missing something ect .If the dreaded fourth time does come we give you your mo...

澳洲Hi all, I am looking for a website that has information on how to prepare a bathroom floor before tiling. I have checked out Google and not had much luck. Can anyone help with a good site? Cheers, Shaun 评论 one link http://www.infolink.co...

澳洲Hey gang Can anyone suggest a good carpenter to do some joinery / cabinet work in Canberra ? I want to install some built in shelving / cupboards into an old flat to spruce it up cheers 评论 My experience recently has been that tradesmen i...

澳洲I am interested if anyone has had any experience in dealing with Cessnock council in regard to Duplexmultiplex applications on blocks around 1000sq m. Have you been successful in any application or know any one that has or have you been decl...

澳洲can anyone remmeber a really cool awning that was part of a reno on one of the reno TV shows? I dont take an awful lot of notice of those shows but this awning seemed like a good idea for the situation and I am now in similar situation. Any...

澳洲Hi guys I have an IP that needs new swimming pool filtration etc. Im in the brisbane area. Does anyone know where I can buy swimming pool equipment at wholesale price, or at a great price?? Im willing to buy it from someplace interstate and...

澳洲Hello All, We are looking to have a colourbond patio put over a concreted area at the back of an IP in Edmonton (just south of cairns). Can anyone suggest a builder? Builders etc are very hard to get onto up there at the moment (esp for smal...

澳洲Hi People Could someone recommend a builder whos located around the Wyong district. Im planning on building a duplex but im in sydney so its a bit difficult finding the right people Can anyone point my in the right direction? Thanks!...

澳洲Anyone keen to boost security for their IP cheaply ? 1 Security door. Only 2 years old. Standard size.. easy to install Good condition, $180 new Quick sale, $50 ! [email protected] / 0422 761 641 Im in Lyneham ACT...

澳洲Two talcum powder white gloss painted doors for sale @ $10 each. These are Corinthian pre-hung doors which were used as wardrobe doors, so no locks, just door knobs attached. Door knobs are Tasmanian oak. Size: 2040 x 75 x 35 In as new condi...

澳洲Hey all, Just thought I would let you all know about my wonderful husband who is a Painter. In case all any one out there is looking for a painter in the Brisbane area here are his details: T Q Painter Applicator Services Glen Quilligan –...

澳洲Hi everyone; I need a tree to be removed from the front of my IP . Can anyone recommend a tree removalist who works in the inner west area of Sydney. I also have some damage to the woodwork supporting the roof of the verandah at the front of...

澳洲Dear forumites, I am interested in hearing your opinion on the following fence replacement quotation. I have received 2 other quotations however our property manager highly recommends this one. To me it does sound a little high. Appreciate a...

澳洲Hi guys, I am currently having to do a project on lead ore processing at uni and came across this. http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/leadsafe/index.htm I thought that it would be worth a look and a think about by those who are renovating old houses....

澳洲Anyone renovating or building and looking for anything from a stainless steel pull handle for a front door to kitchen cabinet handles or quickfit lever handles for internal doors please email me and i can supply. Large range of brass hardwar...

澳洲Hi all, Jaffasoft has created a new Reno Calculator on his web-site http://www.jaffasoft.com/ REDWING 评论 Nice!!! Thanks for the link Redwing... ArJay...

澳洲Hi, I am adding adding a wall under the enclosed house - brick down and chamfer up. This wall will be exposed to the water sometimes running under the house and fronts onto the garage. What is the best wall board to use - fibre cement or pla...

澳洲Hi can anyone recommend a builder/handyman to repair minor storm damage to a property in North Fitzroy. Involves one or two roofing sheets and gutter externally; ceiling, cornice tiling inside. Asking on behalf of friends who have advertised...

澳洲Hiya everyone. Im in need of a good builder for reno in snowy region of NSW. Has anyone a good recommendation? Thanks heaps Bellstar 评论 hi there did you ever find a good builder in the snowy? interested to hear your experience - we are c...

澳洲Looking at developing a property in Redcliffe (WA). Used a company that handled a subdivision we have just done (eg. they engaged the surveyor and lodged the documents with DLI) but i wasnt impressed with them. Does anyone have any recommend...

澳洲Dear All, Ive always liked duplexes -- two flats, one above the other -- as they were often created out of interesting old homes. Im starting to become aware that there are specific council requirements for duplexes. Any tips or traps? thank...

澳洲Im doing a renovation at Nundah, Qld. Im changing over my garage doors from manual tilt door to automatic glide doors. Ive got 8 doors ranging from 3.2m to 3.7m wide by approx 2m high, Theyre Dark green in colour. If any ones interested in a...

澳洲Has anyone used any of the complete renovation services around like the handyman team? http://www.thehandymanteam.com.au/index.htm I have some final touches to make on my reno before I can put it on the market and need a jack of all trades t...

澳洲Hi there, We want to build a PPOR, 2 storey three bedroom townhouse on about 400 m of land and we are having trouble trying to work out how much it might cost? If anyone knows of any good builders they could recommen or if someone could help...

澳洲Hi all Has anyone on this site been to an kitchen auction at mcmahons. Is it any good for small kitchens - 2.5 x 2.5? what sort of $ do they go for? do their vanities go a cheap $ Celeste...

澳洲Hi all, We are considering purchasing a turn key investment property with Windsor Homes in Melbourne, Vic. Can anyone on the forum comment on their experience building an investment property with Windsor Homes? Positive/negative feedback wou...

澳洲Hi everyone, I am getting ready to do a small bathroom rejuv on my IP in the Springwood, QLD area - reseal (or replace) shower, respray/paint tiles etc. Can anyone recommend a great builder/plumber in the local area I could hook up with to g...

澳洲Wondering if anyone knows of a plumber or electrician that works in the Southern suburbs of Perth that they can recommend. Cheers Stu 评论 Hi Stu I do not know if you have the info yet - heres my recommendations electrician - Brear Doonan...

澳洲Hi everyone Im trying to find a supplier for external metal venetian blinds as you can see below but havent had much luck yet. The suppliers I asked have ones with much more bulky frames and thick blades, not thin blades like the ones in the...

澳洲Hi, Having built duplexes before I have had no need to setup or think about a strata company. What sort of costs are involved with this in developing a 6 unit site for example. thanks 评论 Also what would the costs be for setting up a Body...

澳洲Hi All I have a bathroom vanity that is covered in vinyl wrap. Well l think it is anyway. So how do l make sure its vinyl wrap and can this be painted like laminex? At the moment is a lovely peachy pink The vanity is built in so its not that...

澳洲For those Victorian Forumites if you have a vacant block near Rosanna perhaps you can bag a bargain. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/House-Weathe...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting 评论 You sure live up to your name! 评论 I have one...

澳洲Hi all, I am looking for someone to do an IP bathroom reno in Melbourne. Can someone recommend a few tradies please? Thanks a lot Charliey 评论 Brian, from BT Contracts Maintenance does bathrooms for renos, he also has his own plumber and...

澳洲Hi Has anyone used any good tilers in Adelaide? I have working on a bathroom/kitchen reno currently and am struggling to find someone that will turn up! Thanks...

澳洲Just curious as to how much it would cost to connect services such as water, sewer, power to a vacant 405 block in north Brisbane? ** edit.. the remnants of a slide and divide from an 809 block in an established suburb.. Have heard two figur...

澳洲Hi, I have posted the kitchen of this property and I also feel that the garden needs some work. The house is in Rosebud, Victoria. Which is in a up and coming coastal town about an hour from Melbounre down towards Rye and Portsea. Can anyone...

澳洲Hello All, I have a property which I intend on knocking down to build a duplex, it is a 663 sqm block. Can anybody recommend a value for money duplex builder? Have enquired with Eagle Homes who seem quite cheap when comparing prices of Maste...

澳洲Hi All, If anyone has any contacts for a bricky in Melbourne (south east or happy to travel), could you please let me know. Am looking at having some re-pointing and/or rendering done on 3 units and prefer word of mouth as a way to find dece...

澳洲Hi, I am adding an ensuite to a smallist room and after a compact-ready-made ensuite only required to be plumbed in (square in size, similar to a combined shower/toilet cubicle on a small boat) Does anyone know if they exist and if so where...

澳洲Hello everyone, My wife and I have (finally) purchased our first IP. Firstly, many thanks for all the interesting forums on this website, they have helped tremendously. The IP is on the Central Coast of NSW and requires some reno work - reco...

澳洲Hi all, Im just wondering if there are something which might stop from changing 2BR + family (1 space garage) unit into 3BR by establishing a wall. Do I need council approval for it? Should I bring a builder or can do it myself? Should I amm...

澳洲Hi There, Need some help with tiling a wet area behind and around a vanity... The area in question has been plastered with wet area plaster board and sealed with wet area jointing compound. Can i tile directly onto the plaster or do i need t...

澳洲Hi all, In my search for a cost effective DIY kitchen I have come across this website: http://www.cabinetsondemand.com.au It looks promising, and their prices are extremely competitive. Standard 600 deep cabinets too, unlike Bunnings 500 dee...

澳洲Looking for ideas from the experienced here. Im looking for good pricing on pavers and treated pine sleepers (preferably 3m length). If anybody can point me in the right direction for suppliers in Melbourne it would be great. (outer east is...

澳洲Hi guys and gals if my space is 740mm wide how wide a fridge can I fit in it as I imagine I need to leave a little space either side? 评论 I just got a new fridge the width was 950mm... The staff told us to leave 20mm either side... squeez...

澳洲Hi folks, I need to replace all the guttering on a 2 storey house and have been quoted about $70 per metre which seems expensive. Does anybody know a good roof plumber/tiler who could replace the gutters and downpipes for a good price and a...

澳洲Does anyone know of a good Sydney based restorer who can sand and re-oil oregon kitchen benchtops? They are recycled oregon, about 15 yrs old and ready for a makeover. I love timber and do wish to restore them rather than replacing them but...

澳洲Hi Everyone, Does anyone happen to know what difference LMR land makes in Brisbane if it has 2 street frontage? Im looking at a block which claims to have 2 street frontage although one of the streets is only a lane - does that count? And if...

澳洲Read this in latest API, went and downloaded it and thought it might be usefull to fellow board members. From Archicentre stating rough costings to do pretty much all renovations. 评论 Thanks for posting - very interesting. We are doing an...

澳洲Hello, I am planning to have a second story built on my property and was wondering if someone could recommend an architect, building designer, builder or draughtperson to draw plans for the renovation. Our home is in Seddon, Victoria and we...

澳洲Hi, Could anyone recommend a survyer and draftsmen/architector to lodge application into council (for single unit at rear)?... Thank you. 评论 Michael Branov at Branov Design. Hes in the city but has done a lot of work down that way. His p...

澳洲What a terrific tool that Gallery is for renovators! All those befores and afters to get ideas from and see what everyone else is doing. The trick is to ensure that the $$$ are spent in the right places and that for every $ spent, $$$, $$$$,...

澳洲Can anyone recommend a company that will install flysceens that are not to $y in the SE suburbs Melbourne. Cheers Cougar 评论 Try Doorite screens in Moorabbin. Have used them before and was happy with price and service Cheers PP...

澳洲Hi, Just wondering what course id need to do to become a Building Inspector in Victoria? Im a qualified Carpenter by trade but looking at doing something different. Thanks! 评论 Go and talk to master builders ascociation, there were some g...

澳洲Can anyone recommend a floorer in the northern suburbs of Adelaide? Its an IP at the moment but will become a PPOR in about 12 months. Considering tiles or floating timber (leaning towards tiles) for family and dining room. Cheers....

澳洲Ive been seing a lot of splitter blocks pop up for sale in brisbane and was wondering what it costs (and breakdown) of slidding a house (qlder/workers cottage) across. If the land was subdivided would the services need to be repositioned so...

澳洲Anyone know the best place to get some cheap blinds? Im after spring loaded Holland blinds. 997 wide x 2185 drop 1930 wide x 1080 drop 1930 wide x 2185 drop 评论 Try the big Spotlight that just opened in the Frankston bulk goods area at th...

澳洲Hi all Id like to consider a property with approval to build a duplex on the back. However based in SA now, I really wouldnt know who to use to build and/or over see the project. Does anyone know of anyone in Rockhampton, Central Qld Thanks...

澳洲Im after a 10kg bag of grass seed, something hardwaring and cheap! Would prefer to go somewhere besides Bunnings..... between Frankston and Mordialloc good! Thanks in advance...

澳洲Hi all, Im a newbie and Id like to ask question about the construction cost. Forgive me if my question is silly or make no sense at all. -How much would it cost (approximately of course) to build a separate dwelling (brick veneer, double sto...

澳洲Hi all - I own a property in Albion (Sunshine) Victoria and am looking to knock over the existing property and put up a couple of 3br double story townhouses. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully done this (espec...

澳洲Hi folks I recall ready somewhere about what are some simple tricks for making your place more attractive during a home open. Im seriously thinking of selling my little pad and want to maximise my efforts. Any hints greatly appreciated. 评论...

澳洲I am looking for an architect/draftsmen for a new project I wanting to undertake in western sydney- Penrith area.........can anyone recommend? Regards Big Tone 评论 need any help or advice let me know, im a qualified resi draftsman n curre...

澳洲Hey all, just chasing if anyone knows of a good, cheap timber floor installer and doesnt mind sharing their good fortune? I need 170sqm laid, with 170 lineal metres of perimeter, in either standard floor or prefinished boards. if anyone canh...

澳洲I logged on today and found this picture on the gallery pics at the top of the screen. http://www.somersoft.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1026 Does anyone know if this poster made this build work?? Clever idea....

澳洲How easy is it to get approval to have rear lane access added in suburbs that are dominated by terraces (eg: Newtown, Enmore, Glebe, Surry Hills)? Has anyone had any experience in this area? 评论 I am not familiar with Sydney council rules...

澳洲Hi peoples! We are looking to re stump and raise our little cottage in the Sunshine coast hinterland (near Montville). We live interstate so it is hard to get in touch with someone reliable and reputable. Can anyone recommend someone in the...

澳洲Hi peoples, just wondering if anyone can recommend me some architects to look at on the Sunshine Coast (preferably with good websites) We are looking to renovate our little cottage soon, but want to use someone reputable and creative. We wan...

澳洲Does anyone have a reference for a good architect or builder with experience with terrace houses in the inner west of sydney? I am looking for somebody to provide a pre-purchase inspection and some ideas for remodelling/renovations. If all g...

澳洲Just weighing up some options, one is to add another place on our current block in a dual occupancy. Anyone have contacts for a builder and a draftie in the Canberra area - probably prefer someone from Qbn if anyone knows one. Cheers 评论...

澳洲Hello, can anyone recommend a kitchen installer in Melbourne? I want to pull out an old kitchen and replace with a new one. Property is in Sth Yarra. Any recommendations appreciated. 评论 Hi Shuggy, Im happy to recommend people. PM me for...

澳洲Just wanted get an idea to subdivide a 400m2 block in Dandenong? It has 16M frontage and 25M depth, 3M setback from front back. Can the frontage be subdivided into 8M + 8M? Is this feasible? Thanks! 评论 400m2 might be a bit small to furth...

澳洲There is an auction tomorrow on bathroom goods - vanities etc (and a whole load of other stuff) at Rosss Auctions in Maylands. I thought some renovators might be interested. The link is: http://www.auctions.com.au/auctions...-air-conditioner...

澳洲What would the chances of a NSW Local Council allowing a community titled development (homes, community buildings, etc) on an area zoned Protected Agricultural land? Does anyone have experience in this area? Looking at the local council LEP,...

澳洲Hi, Looking to add an existing dwelling on my block in Ardeer, Victoria so can any of you recommend me a good Building Designer who will help us do this and not charge through the teeth for it please? Im looking for someone who will help us...

澳洲Looking for some help in this great forum: just purchased a timber house in Mount waverley, which needs some refurbishing work, like interior exterior painting, roof restoration, and floor polishing. Who can recommend some good handyman or c...

澳洲Are there any heat pump experts out there? We installed a dux but the installer connected it to the continous supply not the off peak 1 our old electric storage hot water system used. Seems like a backward step to me going from off peak to c...