Recent content by Greenjoy3001

Hi All, I'm building an annexed unit (granny flat) in Logan, QLD and would love to get some feedback from those more experienced than myself. The design is for a 2 bedder, with approx 65 sqm of internal space. We've had to go with an L shaped design to avoid building too close to a sewer line...

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good and reasonably priced granny flat builder in the Brisbane area? Many Thanks.

Thanks for your advice Beanie Girl. I can definitely see that a high-set with a properly done up downstairs area can be an advantage. Not sure that I would want to rent the downstairs separately though - as another person wrote on another thread, I can't imagine how you could live with the noise...

Hi All, Looking to buy an IP in the Logan area in QLD and have the choice of a low set brick and tile house or a high-set Queenslander. As a general rule, would one make a better investment than the other? Do tenants in Logan have a preference either way? Considering that I plan to a...

Sesster - we have some keen newbie developers anxiously waiting for an update to this thread. With the growth in Sydney over the past 12 months I imagine your profits must be far better than you originally expected. Please share the good news and make us all jealous. :)

Nope, you haven't. That makes sense. Cheers.

To clear my own confusion, unless I'm mistaken gross margin in the above example would be 300K right? 800K + 1700K = 2.5M. At 2.8M valuation, margin would be 300K or 12% I think.

One question Leo - considering that you are not selling, what do you estimate the rent to be once completed?

I purchased a house (619sqm land size) in St Marys in March 2013 for 311K (+10K buyer agent fee) and then built a 2 bedroom GF for approx $130K inclusive of everything (council fees, landscaping, fencing, concrete footpath, concrete drive bay for front house, upgrade of electrical supply, etc)...

Hi All, I am looking at purchasing a property in the Logan area with the intent of building a second house (to be rented separately) behind the existing house. Has anyone got any experience with such a project? I would appreciate any advice and outline of approximate figures in terms of...

Many thanks DaveM. I like their website - very informative with before & after photos to boot! I shall give them a buzz tomorrow.

As a property developer wanna-be, I hope to learn from this thread. Many thanks Sesster and good luck! Could you please elaborate a bit on the loan you will be using. What sort of deposit would be required for such a project? Also, you mention consultants fees. What are you referring to...

Hi Folks, I'm looking at hiring a gardener to do regular maintenance at my IP in St. Marys. Can anyone recommend a gardener? I have a property with main house + separated granny flat and was quoted $50/fortnight to maintain the garden for both dwellings + front yard. This was from Jim's...

Thanks for the suggestions, but considering I'd have to drive an hour each way to get to the property, plus the time to stuff around doing the re-wire, I'd rather just pay someone. In the end, used Peter from Bone Dry Hills Hoist at a cost of $130. Cheers.

Hi Folks, My IP in Western Sydney needs to have its clothes line re-wired. Can anyone recommend a tradie/company that can provide this service? Preferably someone you have used yourself. Much appreciated.