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thanks guys. I've just checked with our builder and he advised it was just fibre cement so no asbestos. As to the brick work, i need to check .....

thanks Lizzie, i think so too that the neighbours complained. Is really good to gain support from fellow members in this community.... in future i hope to offer my knowledge and experiences too..... cheers

thank you guys and gal. Really appreicate your comments. Feel a little more confident about this and will give council a call and see what they will say. thansk Ideo, i will PM you and have a chat. will let you know the outcome.

Mate you are a good bloke for taking the time to talk to me on the phone. I will try to approach a town planner in NSW. Anyone here in this forum is a town planner that may provide me with some advice.... really need help thanks

Hello, Recently we started a general renovation on our laundry area. This area is quite small and it was built with fibro which was falling apart. We've decided to approach a handyman to remove the existing fibro walls and build a solid brick walls. To our suprise, we received a letter...

Hi alwaysinvogue, asbestos is only hazardous if you grind and sand the boards and causes dust form. Otherwise if you leave it alone it does not cause any problems. Therefore, keeping it well maintained and painted is a must. I always believe the concept of "dont put all eggs in one basket"...

Thanks for the advice guys and HandyAndy888. Yes i totally agree. Back 10 years ago and till now stats has shown that properties has been rising enornmously and now the current house prices are 6 times the salary which in the past only 3 times the current wage. Is just i dont have much of...

I got a qoute not that long ago and for a 3mx 2m one side there that cost me abt $250. I guess for 4 sides + ceiling that would be somethign like $250x5 =$1250 maybe?

my mum property in sydney doesnt charge a renewal fee....i think.... I know for sure that if there were to find a new tenant then it will cost you 1 weeks rent + advertising fee. If the existing tenants signs a renewal contract for 6 or 12 months then you shouldnt be charge for it at...

Is usually recommended that to obtain several different qoutes with the same scope and see if there is a massive price difference.... Yes, i agree tooo. why does plumbers charge a fortunate.... You can get a labourer to dig a hole for $20 per hour.... The only expertise is needed is the...

G'day Folks, Yes, is friday and an upcoming weekend will be relaxing and fun.... well not me , i'll be digging myself into investment property books......the problem is i need to have them. So for all you fine people, i was wondering whether any of the books below are sitting in your...

Serenas, i also live in Sydney but finding the right and good tradies is really hard. Is either the good ones are too busy or they dont even advertise..... I need a builder, plumber, tiler ... basic someone that can be the lot to reno a bathroom... i see a lot of renovators are just project...

I live in Sydney and do you think the prices below are typical costs to renovate for the following items? includes labour and materials Generally a typical home. i know this is subjective but iam looking at a very general guideline. Labour Kitchen $1000-$1500 Bathroom...

Sydney Tradies By going through this forum, i have a summary of a list in sydney: 1. Sydney area. All reno work but he specialising in bathrooms and tiling, i can't speak highly enough of dave 0434 468 883. Unreal prices. 2. Tiling and Waterproofing - Marcello 0418 457 406 3...