Recent content by kennyboi

What are the negatives to having Washing Machine taps under the sink? I had originally specified "separate tap sets for Washing Machine" with the thought of it being located above the washing machine, which I thought is what's normally done. My builder put these all under the tub (piggy...

I am planning to re-do the driveway and build a new concrete path. Does anyone have anyone to recommend? Site is in Bankstown area. Thanks

I was looking for a garage builder and come across this contract with this interesting clause: "Once site access is granted for concrete trucks, the Purchaser bears all responsibility for any damage caused by the vehicles or excavation equipment. If access is not granted the Purchaser agrees to...

Is it possible to get NBN to both granny flat and front house without sharing internet service (i.e. separate service accounts)? How is it done? I can't find any definite answers from googling. Hope there is someone here who is in this situation can give me some guidance. Thanks

I probably ask them that and see how I go. I don't like souring the relation over $250, but I don't want to be taken in for a ride either. As for delay damages, I was thinking of raising that only if they are pushing on admin charge. But thanks for the feedback, this probably won't help...

Thanks for clarifying that. Yes, I will need a lawyer to get exact answer, was looking to see if it is hopeless to get one now before spending on one.

I understand this point that lawyer is needed to go through details. What I was asking is if the contract is clean and no mention of a fee, would they still be able to introduce the fee.

I am talking about design and approval phase, not the construction phase. Construction phase is shown as 14 weeks in contract. You are right about that point about liquidated damages. I should of used a lawyer. But too late now. My main concern is not about damages, but more so on whether a...

With the "estimated", wouldn't that still subject to it being within a reasonable time period? Even if I double their estimation, I am still out by 5 weeks of potential rent. No, I didn't get a lawyer to read over the contract. They use fair trading standard contract plus a small part of their...

I had signed a construction project for a granny flat and like to know where I stand with these: I am at a stage of choosing inclusions and add non-standard inclusions. I am wondering if the builder can suddenly introduce a $250 admin fee not disclosed for choosing non-standard inclusions...

Wonder what's the going price for a pitched tiled brick garage 8mL x 3.6mW x 2.4mH? Out of 2 quotes, cheapest I got given is 48k single brick/pier, 53k double brick. Price including approval submission. It includes a small bathroom. Is the price reasonable? Since double brick is only about 10%...

I don't have NBN in my investment property yet, but I am building a granny flat now. So, I was wondering how should I plan the internal phone wiring & sockets to prepare for it. All I can find is space required for the external/internal box with powerpoint and conduit with string to come in...

Just wondering, when the copper network do get switched off after NBN is installed, is there a second use on the phone line that is already within the house? Does the NBN uses existing internal phone wiring? Thanks

I had requested my existing insurer Allianze for this and they said it will take them around 2 weeks to reach a decision. So in case they reject, is it good idea to look around now? Would there be a hit on my insurance file just to look around for quote?

That is a very good rate. ANZ has previously refused to do any better than 4.34% for $2.1M+ earlier this year. I am with NAB on 4.25%.